Sun previewed today its latest additions to Java products family: JavaFX Script, a scripting language for creating rich content and applications. The applications created with Sun’s new product will run on any Java-capable platform, including mobile handsets, TVs and other embedded applications from automobiles to game systems.

"Consumer demand for content on any and every device is putting content convergence on a fast track. The expanding universe of Java-based devices creates a unique opportunity to make the three-screen vision of unified content across computer, TV and mobile device a reality," said Bob Brewin, CTO, Software, Sun Microsystems. "With JavaFX Script and Sun's follow-on content authoring tools, Sun will simplify the creation of rich content for the creative community and give consumers the ability to access content anytime anywhere on any Java-powered device."

JavaFX Script brings together a simple and intuitive language design, requiring less coding and providing fast development cycles with a ubiquitous runtime platform and an open source program for innovation by developers worldwide. Over time, Sun will enhance the JavaFX family with content tools, widgets and other offerings that will further aid developers in creating rich media and content.

Sun plans to make JavaFX Script available under an open source license and today is releasing the early alpha version of JavaFX Script at openjfx.org on Java.net.

Also Sun launched today JavaFX Mobile, complete mobile phone software system available via OEM license to carriers, content owners and consumer electronics manufacturers. JavaFX leverages the security and ubiquity of the Java platform and will support all content and applications currently available across the billions of Java technology-based devices.