Java 26 with JVM optimizations, HTTP/3, and finally no Applet API

The current OpenJDK 26 is strategically important and not only brings exciting innovations but also eliminates legacy issues like the outdated Applet API.
AppleInsider

Apple pushes out Java updates to disable automatic applet execution

Apple on Tuesday released two Java updates for OS X 10.7 Lion and OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard which mimic the functionality of a recent Safari update that disables the automatic execution of Java applets.
CNET

Safari 3.1: Problems running Java applets -- fix; Exorbitant processor usage

Problems running Java applets -- fix Users continue to report issues with running specific Java applets after updating to Safari 3.1. MacFixIt reader Hal Staniloff writes: "Can't load any Java ...
InfoWorld

When to use applets instead of HTML forms: Three easy techniques

Web developers are plagued by the inconsistent browser rendering of HTML and JavaScript, yet most continue to use HTML forms to build GUI front-ends. In this article returning JavaWorld contributor Dr ...