There is big, splashing news about the Android platform from Google for the mobile arena which was announced in the last few days. It would include everything there is, including the OS, API, and even a browser for cell phone.
Naturally, that would mean Google has to butt heads with entrenched interests like cell providers (AT&T, etc) and OS vendors (like Microsoft and Palm). One noticeable missing voice is Sun. I can't help but wonder if this spells the beginning of the end for Java as a viable option in the mobile arena. While Google is good at announcing big, grand plans that grabs headline news, but alot of them eventually fizzle out, I wonder if Sun has any counter argument for it. In fact, Sun has let Java languished for some years now. Although Java has become the de-facto language of choice for backend/server-side development, its influence and usage have been retreating with accelerated pace. Remember java swing or AWT, or the mobile edition of java, anyone? (It's sad...)
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