Java ME (MIDP over CLDC) does not allow access to native APIs - in other words, JNI (Java Native Interface) is not implemented. However, I was asked to gather feedback from mobile developers, if there is interest in accessing native functionality from MIDlets. Of course this would require that there would be some way to do native programming, which sort of leaves Series 40 out of the question (when speaking of Nokia developer platforms).

Now, feel free to give us your comments. Either to me directly, or as a response to this blog post. If you do not want to get your feedback published, remember to write "DO NOT PUBLISH" in the beginning of your reply. (..or you could also use my screen name in Forum Nokia discussion boards).

And, instead of not just saying "Yes!" or "Interested", could you please note why you would need it (like getting around the limitations on the Java ME, performance, or something else), and if you are representing some company/application, please state that too.

Final note: Please remember, that this is feedback gathering. Not a promise to implement this kind of functionality (but your feedback is valuable in making decisions!)