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Motorola abandons its own Java for phones - buys Aplix

This week's Java One show will be a triumph for Aplix Corporation, a specialist in deploying the Java application environment in mobile phones. It has displaced Motorola's own version of Java in Motorola phones, it announced at the show.

Aplix sells the JBlend platform which has been licensed by Motorola's Personal Communications Sector (PCS) to provide the Java inside the Motorola V600 handset.

The V600 was announced earlier this year. "It is expected to be one of the first available mobile phones that supports the J2ME Mobile Information Device Profile," said the company.

MIDP version 2.0. is being given centre stage at the San Francisco show, where Aplix will be featuring its JBlend platform on booth #844.

"The comprehensive JBlend platform, which also provides Aplix's patent-pending KFTT acceleration technology, enables consumers to run enhanced games, maps and productivity applications that can be downloaded to the phone wirelessly over-the-air," said Aplix.

Motorola issued the usual effusive endorsement: "Motorola has been involved in the deployment of J2ME technology since it was originally introduced by Sun Microsystems and we maintain high standards for delivering the best Java technology implementation in our handsets," said Ruchi Mangalik, director of Software Solutions, Motorola PCS. "We are working with Aplix and their JBlend product to deliver an enhanced Java experience on our V600 handset."