Knowing the status of the network connections on a mobile device is crucial for modern applications. Aside from important gains with power-saving, it also allows for a much better user experience. Knowing which types of network connections are available enables the application developer to make important decisions regarding data sync and priority of information queues.

For each platform, different connection types will be supported. For some, WiFi and/or cellular will be the only connections. Other devices may provide information for Bluetooth, WiMAX, wired Ethernet, VPN, and so on.

To help manage this information, the com.softwareag.mobile.md.net.ConnectivityStatusRequester class is now available.