Series 40 is an embedded software platform that is used on Nokia's mid-tier smartphones. It is open for software development via standard or de-facto content and application development technologies. It supports Java MIDlets, i.e. Java MIDP and CLDC technolog. S40 also supports web and Flash Lite applications.
The Series 40 platform is the world's most widely used mobile device platform. Series 40 devices range from mass-market devices that provide many mobile consumers with their first experience of the internet to devices for specific market segments, such as music or fashion.
For developers, the promise made by the Series 40 platform is that of reach. Whether working with Series 40 web apps, Java™ technology, Adobe Flash Lite, browsed content, themes, or mobile media content, the Series 40 platform offers a mass-market opportunity across the globe.
For web developers, Series 40 web apps offer the ability to provide your customers with a rich interface to web assets utilising the power of Ovi Browser.
For Java developers, there is MIDP and CLDC technology, with an array of JSRs that provide additional location, communication, messaging, media, and graphics capabilities.
Media developers can deliver websites, messaging, and Adobe Flash Lite content, as well as streaming video and audio, using the latest industry standards. The user interface of Series 40 devices can also be personalised with themes, animated screen savers, and wallpapers.
All this is supported by OMA DRM to protect your intellectual property.
