New features in Java Runtime 2.2 for Symbian

Java Runtime 2.2 for Symbian supports the following new features:

Application framework

• MIDlets running in the manufacturer or operator domain can be set to start automatically on device boot.

UI and graphics

• Multipoint touch is supported on Canvas and GameCanvas.

• TextEditor on Canvas and TextField and DateField on Form support split view text input.

• You can monitor MIDlet graphics performance for development purposes.

Multimedia

• The Mobile Broadcast Service API allows MIDlets to use interactive broadcast services, such as Mobile TV.

• MIDlets can use overlay graphics for video content.

• MIDlets can use RTSP to stream MP4 video.

Data handling

• The Contactless Communication API allows MIDlets to use the Near Field Communication (NFC) capabilities of the mobile device to communicate with contactless targets.

• MIDlets can access and manage multiple calendars on the same device.

Miscellaneous

• MIDlets can use the following new system properties:

  • com.nokia.mid.ons

  • com.nokia.mid.spn

For more information about Java Runtime 2.2 for Symbian, see the release notes in the Nokia Developer Wiki.