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ActiveSync (msi): Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5 is the latest sync software release for Windows Mobile-based devices. ActiveSync provides a great synchronization experience with Windows-based PCs and Microsoft Outlook right out of the box. ActiveSync acts as the gateway between your Windows-based PC and Windows Mobile-based device, enabling the transfer of Outlook information, Office...; Tags: PC, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Corp., ActiveSync, Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, E-mail Servers, Groupware, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Enterprise Software; Software downloads 2007-07-23
When will Apple go public about ActiveSync and the iPhone?: The New York Times and Wall Street Journal have confirmed that the iPhone will work with Exchange Server. But The Times' David Pogue notes, at least for now, Apple is relying on IMAP, not Microsoft's ActiveSync protocol, to provide iPhones with Exchange push-email functionality.My sources are still standing by claims...; Tags: App Compatibility, Apple, Corporate strategy, Exchange Server; Blog posts 2007-06-28
Friday Rant - Why is ActiveSync so rubbish?: On why on why can't I ActiveSync over WiFi?I used to like Windows Mobile devices. There was a time when I carried an iPAQ with me pretty much everywhere I went. Over the years I've had a few different versions and found them all to be pretty useful (well, all...; Tags: Thoughts, Mobile Technology, Microsoft, Gadgets; Blog posts 2007-06-01
Why mobile synch can stink: Now that I've got my Verizon Wireless-provisioned Windows Mobile 2003-based Audiovox XV6600 smartphone acting like the equivalent of a wireless cable modem for my notebook see My EVDO will beat your WiFi any day, I'm trying to take the XV6600 to the limit for the rest of my lifestyle. ...; Tags: ActiveSync, XV6600; Blog posts 2005-08-10

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News to know Monday: Notable headlines: Larry Dignan: Yahoo rejects latest Microsoft-Icahn proposal; Calls Microsoft 'erratic' WSJ: New Rejection from Yahoo Sets The Stage for Ugly Fight Dana Blankenhorn: We don't want you to talk, Mr. Ballmer Murdoch says News Corp, Yahoo tie-up very unlikely ...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., 3G, Cellular Phones, Wireless, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Software, sdiaz; Blog posts 2008-07-14

Apple iPhone 3G launch roundup: "I have an iPhone... and you don't!" I decided (ok, my financial advisor, aka spouse, decided for me) to skip the iPhone 3G frenzy this morning and just sit back and watch the fun. For...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., 3G, Cellular Phones, Wireless, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Ed Burnette; Blog posts 2008-07-11
The iPhone: Now with Microsoft ActiveSync support: The iPhone: Now with Microsoft ActiveSync supportWinMobile 7 question[i]Meanwhile, the first Windows Mobile 7 phones, which are expected to support multi-touch, are not expected to begin rolling out until the first quarter of 2009.[/i]Will WinMobile 7 phones have voice dialing, copy and paste support, and the built-in ability to copy...; Tags: Operating systems, Apple iPhone, WinMobile, Microsoft ActiveSync, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-07-11
The iPhone: Now with Microsoft ActiveSync support: Microsoft's been noticeably and characteristically mum about Apple's iPhone 2.0 unveiling this week. But on July 11, the Redmondians did make sure to note that iPhones now include ActiveSync support for Exchange Server. by Mary Jo Foley; Tags: Apple iPhone, Microsoft ActiveSync, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., E-mail Servers, Advertising & Promotion, Microsoft Windows, Groupware, Operating Systems, Enterprise Software, Software, Marketing, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-07-11
iPhone 3G poses barriers to business adoption: UK enterprise adoption of the iPhone 3G may be hampered by security issues and Apple's exclusive partnership with O2, among other factors. For years, Apple has paid little attention to products for enterprise users. Now it's pitching its new iPhone 3G as: "The best phone for business. Ever". But...; Tags: Barrier, Apple iPhone, Phone, O2 Plc., John Romeis, Gordon Barnes, Paul Jarvis, Phil Jackson, Ignacio Toro Lyng, 3G, Cellular Phones, GPS, Telecom & Utilities, Wireless, Networking, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Natasha Lomas silicon.com, iPhone 3G, smart phones, Apple, IT; News items 2008-07-11
iPhone Fatigue: iPhone FatigueZDNet is too obsessed with the iPhoneNo matter what you think of the iPhone ZDNet is way too obsessed wit considering their market share prior to today and their market projections after today.The coverage that you guys are giving is ridiculous compared to their market share.I was beginning to...; Tags: 3G, Apple iPhone, phone; Discussion threads 2008-07-11
Review: Samsung Blackjack II running Windows Mobile 6.1: Review: Samsung Blackjack II running Windows Mobile 6.1Blackjack 2I've been using this smartphone for about a month and now that all the AT&T stuff is gone I'm definitely loving it. To make this even better by customizing it beyond of what AT&T offers go to www.myblackjack2.com.Great blog with a rapidly...; Tags: Operating systems, Handhelds, Wireless LANs, Digital music, Digital media, Samsung Blackjack II, Windows Mobile 6.1, Samsung Blackjack, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2008-07-08
I have to stop using Gmail :(: I have to stop using Gmail :(You can enable POP3 support in Gmail...If you switch on POP3 support in Gmail, then you can still comply with archiving procedures: http://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=13273That way, you can both send and receive e-mails with an e-mail client like Thunderbird or Evolution or even Outlook Express. I...; Tags: E-mail providers, cloud computing, Using Gmail, Google Gmail, archiving, e-mail; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
HTC Touch Diamond: We don't envy the HTC Touch Diamond. There's a lot of pressure on this little smartphone; HTC executive Cheng Hui-ming has called it "the most important product for HTC this year," and of course, the Touch Diamond has been compared to the Apple iPhone. Now, we're still a few months...; Tags: Smart phones, Cellular phones, Handhelds, Keyboards, High Tech Computer Corp., HTC Touch, HTC Touch Diamond, TouchFLO, smart phone; Product reviews 2008-06-27
Apple announces ZFS on Snow Leopard: Apple announces ZFS on Snow LeopardTimingHow sweet would it would be if App£e could deliver Grand Central and ZFS at the point of WINDOWS 7 release. The marketing people would have a field day!Kudos to Sun for inventing such a great FS.I wonder how long it will take for Apple...; Tags: RAID, Desktops, ZFS, Apple Inc., Snow Leopard, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-06-20
Are all (Microsoft and Apple) sync services created equal?: Apple's introduction of the successor to .Mac -- a k a, MobileMe -- raises the question as to what's taking Microsoft so long to roll out Live Mesh. There aren't a whole lot of details yet available on MobileMe, other than that it will allow cloud-based synchronization...; Tags: Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Windows Live Service, Microsoft Windows, Team Management, Storage, Operating Systems, Software, Management, Hardware, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-06-09
SlingPlayer Mobile on the iPhone will be demoed at Apple's WWDC this week: SlingPlayer Mobile on the iPhone will be demoed at Apple's WWDC this weekProbably no good on 1st gen iPhones...except for places with wi-fi. EDGE is too slow, according to both Sling's listed requirements and my trial of SlingPlayer mobile on an older Windows Mobile phone. It'll be great...; Tags: Cellular phones, WIRELESS, SlingPlayer Mobile, Apple iPhone, 3G, Apple WWDC, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-06-09
TouchFLO 3D, FM radio, YouTube and text input methods on the HTC Touch Diamond: I have now spent 2 full days using the HTC Touch Diamond and the more I use it the more impressed I am with what HTC was able to do with this device. It is amazing to hold it in my hand and think of all that they were able...; Tags: Application, High Tech Computer Corp., Phone, Device, FM-radio, YouTube Inc., Video, Photograph, HTC Touch, Browser Experience, Phone Menu, Phone Keypad, QWERTY, QWERTY Keyboard Option, Keyboards, Corporate Communications, Telecom & Utilities, Hardware, Peripherals, Marketing, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-06-09
Elecont Pocket PC and Smartphone Manager (CAB): Elecont Pocket PC and Smartphone Manager is the easiest way to manage running programs on Pocket PC or Smartphone. It is similar to Windows taskbar. Activate or close any program with your finger or joystick in two clicks. Explore memory usage for each program and close the most expensive program...; Tags: Program, PC, Smartphone, Elecont Software, Pocket PC, Handhelds, Cellular Phones, Operating Systems, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Software; Software downloads 2008-06-02
A.D.A.M. Symptom Navigator helps you make informed medical decisions with your iPhone: Most people associate the Apple iPhone with the consumer, but with the impending version 2.0 update that adds Exchange ActiveSync and 3rd party application support I think businesses and the enterprise are starting to think of how the iPhone will fit into their plans. Palm OS devices in the past...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Tool, Symptom Navigator, Productivity, Palm OS, Operating Systems, Software, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-05-28
Will the sun power your future iPhone?: With the upcoming iPhone 2.0 release, I will be free from a USB cable to sync my PIM data by using the Exchange ActiveSync utility. However, there are still a couple of reasons cables will be needed and that is for getting movies and podcasts onto my iPhone and to...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Mobile, Apple Inc., 3G, Advertising & Promotion, Wireless, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Marketing, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-05-28