Sun  has announced the availability of Java Platform Standard Edition 6 Update 10 (Java SE 6u10), which improves the usability and performance of the Java platform on desktop computers. Consumers, developers, and partners can download Java SE 6 Update 10 at http://java.com.

Java SE 6u10 is optimized for consumers with new features that include improved startup time for Java applications and applets, the ability to drag Java applets directly from the browser and have them run as desktop widgets, more powerful and stylized application graphics, a faster and simpler installation experience and a new cross-platform look and feel.

Developers also benefit significantly from the enhancements in Java SE 6u10. The built-in Deployment Toolkit helps to ensure end users run the most recent version of Java SE. A new Java plug-in provides full browser independence, complete interoperability with Web 2.0 technologies, and supports different versions of Java software running at the same time on the same machine.