Google to Shut Down Sync Service, with Microsoft Taking The Brunt
Google will shut down and grandfather Sync access on January 30th, but Symbian and Windows Phone owners will take the brunt of the effects of the shut down
HTC Sync Update Allows for Third-Party Apps on AT&T Aria
Multiple reports have surfaced confirming the latest update to the HTC Sync sync application for Windows now allows for third-party app installs via the client to the HTC Aria via a new application installer option. This follows the lack of such an option on AT&T’s other Android devices such as the Motorola Backflip (which led […]
AT&T to Launch Four New Devices and New Services
The first details on two new Samsung Quick Messaging devices have been announced by AT&T. The Samsung Sunburst (at left) features a touchscreen that features widgets for SMS/social media and GPS support. The Samsung Strive (at right) features a sliding full-QWERTY keyboard and a 2 megapixel camera along with GPS support.Both handsets will be available […]
Google Updates Maps for Symbian, Windows Mobile, Includes Starring Functionality, Sync
Google has released a slight update to Maps for Mobile on Symbian and Windows Mobile that allows for starring of individual favorite landmarks as done on the desktop version along with the option to sync starred locations saved in individual Google accounts. The above functionality is expected to be available in other mobile versions of […]
iTunes Update Breaks Palm Pre Sync, iPhone 3G S File Dump
Apple has just rolled out iTunes 8.2.1 to users and it includes a foreboding message for owners of the Palm Pre, noting that the update includes bugfixes and “addresses an issue with verification of Apple devices”. Palm and Apple have been locked in a protracted PR batte regarding the ability of the Pre to sync […]
Google Launches Sync for iPhone Using Microsoft Exchange
Google has launched a new free service for iPhone users that want to have automatic synchronization of contact and calendar information without depending on MobileMe. Google Sync is a Microsoft Exchange based service that allows people to synchronize contact information from GMail and Google Calendar with the same real-time updates as mobileme without the fees. […]
RIM Launches BlackBerry Media Sync
RIM has officially launched its long awaited BlackBerry Media Sync application for the 8800, Pearl, and 8300 Curve series of devices. The application syncs music playlists from Apple’s iTunes (non-DRM files only) and also updates playlists inline with iTunes to make sure that music on the BlackBerry is constantly updated, with the option to manage […]
BitPim 1.0.5 Released
BitPim, the popular phone access and synchronization software, has been updated once again. Version 1.0.5 adds support for the Samsung SCH-A870 on Verizon Wireless, and adds call duration times to the call logging feature. The update also fixes bugs and upgrades the internal database component. BitPim is available for Mac OS X, Linux, and Windows, […]
Review: Samsung M610 (Sprint)
We take a look at Sprint’s most powerful phone yet. Is the Power Network any more powerful with this powerful phone? Read more to find out, and see how it stacks up against the Sanyo M1 (previously reviewed). Buy a M610 from LetsTalk.com
T608: It Also Is A Tool!
Okay, you already knew the Sony Ericsson T608 was a tool, but it also has an advantage for people who moved on from it: it’s a great way to get contacts onto a new phone. Here’s how: 1) Buy a DRS-11 serial cable 2) Use Bluetooth to syncronize your entire phonebook onto the T608 3) […]