Will Java be Vanished in Mobile Phones?

Years ago, the standard program for mobile applications was Java. Although not everything runs in Java, it was able to corner a specific market. Until today, there are mobile applications that run in Java. Most of the games that you’ll be able to play in mobile phones still use Java. However, Java is in a hot seat ever since Ajax was developed. Although it’s just two years since it was introduced to the public, Ajax has taken over the internet world by storm. In mobile technology, Ajax is well represented no less by the most popular mobile phone in the US – the iPhone. Added to the fact that iPod Touch was also launched with the same technology, Ajax in mobile technology is certainly getting represented. However, Java is still applicable in popular mobile devices. One good reason is that Java could be run offline. Java is being installed to the mobile device and will work even without the internet connection. However, its good side is also its bad side. If you’ve tried running Java based websites, you’ll know what I mean. Java will have to be loaded for some time before it can be used. If you’re using a phone that’s not that high-end, you’ll certainly face problems soon. On the other hand, Ajax doesn’t need any installation at all. If you take a look at the conditions set by iPhone, Ajax will only run online. Even better, there are talks that Ajax could be run offline without any large installations to get the programs running. iPhone is considering the software implementation just like those of Google Gears and Yahoo Widgets. That’s definitely a good thing with regards to the mobile technology. However, the obvious bad thing about it is that it still needs constant internet connection. If you’re in an internet accessible community, there’ll be no problem connecting to these softwares. But not all places are like that. In fact, there are even sites that don’t have a phone signal. What’s even more disappointing is your internet phone bill. If you’re willing to spend half of your bills in iPhone, be my guest. And Sun (the owner of Java) will definitely discard Java, but not entirely. Sun is planning to discard the ME (mobile environment) edition of Java. As most phones are getting more powerful, the stronger version of Java (Java SE), which is being implemented in computers, could be handled by mobile phones. With the implementation of Java SE more programs will be implemented. It just takes a few tweaks from Sun before they will actually release Java SE for mobile technology. So Java is not out of the picture yet. Although they are working under the radar because of the popularity of mobile Ajax, mobile phones will eventually accept Java SE. So instead of bowing out to the competition, Java upgrades itself and becomes more powerful than ever. Ajax should be on a lookout instead of comfortably sitting on top. Unless Ajax could be fully available offline, Java will still be in our mobile phones.