JavaFX 1.3 Available

JavaFX 1.3 is now available and enables developers to create even better user experiences with the Java platform. The JavaFX 1.3 SDK delivers significant performance improvements, more UI controls, and a range of valuable new functionality.

This release represents an important upgrade to the product and delivers a range of performance and functional improvements, including:

• New and enhanced support for UI controls, CSS skinning, and programmatic layout
• Performance improvements in the JavaFX Runtime
• New NetBeans IDE 6.9 Beta with improved editing and an updated JavaFX Composer plug-in
• New features and enhanced performance in JavaFX Production Suite
• A native JavaFX font family called Amble
• Support for the development of TV applications, including a new TV emulator
• Availability of the mobile emulator on the Mac platform