The JavaFX 1.2 platform release is complemented by the first public preview of JavaFX TV, which completes the vision of JavaFX applications running across browsers, desktops, mobile devices, and TVs. Sun also previewed the JavaFX Authoring Tool, which allows designers and Web developers to visually create JavaFX applications.

With more than 6.5 million software developers around the globe, Java is one of the world’s most popular software platforms and is present on more than 800 million desktop computers and over seven billion Internet-connected devices. Worldwide industry studies show that Java technology is already on more than 90 percent of desktops and laptops, 85 percent of mobile devices and is a technology leader in next-generation televisions, Blu-ray disc players and TV set-top boxes. JavaFX software extends the capabilities of the Java platform by delivering high-fidelity audio and video, rich text, vector graphics, animation and Web services via a simple but powerful scripting language.

 JavaFX 1.2 Platform

JavaFX 1.2 includes a new cross-platform user interface (UI) library, faster application start-up, streaming media support through Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) and other performance enhancements across desktop, browser and mobile. JavaFX 1.2’s new UI library allows for easier and faster creation of rich user interfaces including components for data visualization and business intelligence applications. JavaFX 1.2 includes early access availability of the JavaFX runtime environment and tools for OpenSolaris and Linux, making it one of the most widely deployed RIA platforms available across all major consumer and enterprise operating systems.

 JavaSE 6 Update 14

Java SE 6 Update 14 delivers Java Hotspot Client VM with Garbage-First Collector. The new "Garbage-first" or "G1" Garbage Collector, is a more efficient and effective dynamic memory management scheme designed to minimize the program interruptions needed to reclaim system memory. It also provides new enterprise capabilities via 64-bit plug-in support, as well as support for Internet Explorer 8 web browser and the upcoming Windows 7 operating system. In addition Java SE 6 Update 14 continues to enhance recently introduced consumer-oriented features such as the Java plug-in and improved native graphics support, as well as performance updates, including faster start-up time with Java Quick Starter, Java Kernel and the new Java webstart/plug-in cache.

 JavaFX TV

At the JavaOne conference, Sun demonstrated a proof of concept of JavaFX TV running on a next-generation LG Electronics TV. JavaFX TV extends the JavaFX platform vision, bringing rich and expressive interactive content to televisions and set-top boxes. It is built on the same family of Java technologies as the Blu-ray Disc standard BD-J, tru2way and other global TV standards, helping to enable developers and content authors to leverage existing skills and tools. JavaFX TV makes it significantly easier for developers to target TV platforms and create customizable and interactive viewing experiences.

 JavaFX Authoring Tool

At the JavaOne conference, Sun delivered the first public demonstration of the JavaFX Authoring Tool, a collaborative environment for visual content developers to easily create cloud-based interactive rich applications. The tool allows for simple importing and compositing of graphical, audio and video assets. Authors can easily add interactions, animations and visual effects to create rich experiences that can be deployed across browser, desktop, and mobile.