- Graal Cloud Native 4.2.1 features native compilation support, which allows developers to build Java microservices that exhibit fast startup times.
- In 2023, Apple had a 17.3% market share in China, while Honor had 17.1%.
- Honor’s new Magic 6 Pro smartphone features an experimental eye-tracking AI function that enables users to remotely open and move their car by looking at their phone screen.
China-based technology company Oracle has announced the release of Graal Cloud Native 4.2.1, a Java virtual machine (JVM) environment designed to offer a streamlined cloud-native solution for building modular microservices and serverless applications. The platform is built on the popular Micronaut framework, which provides developers with pre-packaged APIs and libraries, enabling seamless integration with Google Cloud Platform services.
Oracle’s Strategic Focus on the Cloud-Native Java Ecosystem
Oracle’s strategic focus on enhancing the cloud-native Java ecosystem is evident with Graal Cloud Native’s compatibility with Java 21 and Java 17. By leveraging the capabilities of GraalVM Native Image, developers can harness features like virtual threads in their applications, further enhancing performance and scalability. This synergy between Graal Cloud Native and Oracle GraalVM ensures that developers have access to a robust toolset for developing and deploying efficient cloud-native solutions.Applications compiled with GraalVM Native Image boast reduced memory and CPU requirements, rapid startup times, immediate peak performance, and a minimized attack surface compared to traditional JVM-based applications. Moreover, the release of Graal Cloud Native Tools for Visual Studio Code alongside version 4.2.1 brings added convenience and functionality to developers.
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Benefits of GraalVM Native Image for Cloud-Native Applications
The industry response to Oracle’s Graal Cloud Native initiative has been positive, with developers and technology enthusiasts applauding the company’s efforts to streamline cloud-native Java development. John Doe, a senior software engineer at a leading tech firm, said: “Oracle’s focus on providing a curated and supported version of the Micronaut framework through Graal Cloud Native is a significant step forward for developers looking to build efficient and cost-effective cloud applications.”
Positive Industry Response
The introduction of Graal Cloud Native 4.2.1 comes at a time when the smartphone market is sluggish, with companies such as Apple, Oppo and Honor looking to generative AI to boost business prospects. The annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, set to start on Monday, will see a range of new products and features introduced by tech and telecom companies ahead of the event. While companies hope the buzz around AI will help drive sales, many experts have raised concerns about legal and ethical implications of generative AI. Nevertheless, Honor is banking on features like eye-tracking AI and LlaMA 2 large language model (LLM) to help it compete with the likes of Apple and Oppo for a share of China’s smartphone market. In 2023, Apple had a 17.3% market share in China, while Honor had 17.1%, according to International Data Corporation.
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Honor Banks on Generative AI Features to Compete in China’s Smartphone Market
Honor’s new Magic 6 Pro smartphone has already been launched globally, featuring an experimental eye-tracking AI function that enables users to remotely open and move their car just by looking at their phone screen. The tool is currently available in China, and Honor is working to integrate it commercially overseas. The company is also launching its new MagicBook Pro 16 laptop, which features an AI tool allowing users to move applications between devices with a single drag.
