The Missing Sync for iPhone helps migrating smartphone users switch to the iPhone, and enhances current iPhone users synchronization features. Now SMS, call logs and notes data will no longer be trapped on the iPhone.
Brian Hall, Mark/Space CEO, said "Our business is based on connectivity and freedom of choice for consumers. So it makes perfect sense to develop a product that helps users migrate their data from one mobile platform to another. The Missing Sync for iPhone does just that, and it joins our other Missing Sync products in making sure that Mac users get a comparable, and often an improved, experience to Windows users using any smart mobile device."
Migration made easy
The Missing Sync for iPhone supports migration from most smartphones using Palm OS, Windows Mobile or BlackBerry OS. The Migration assistant is a step-by-step utility that makes getting contacts, calendars and phone camera photos a simple task. Even if users never synced with their Macs before, The Missing Sync for iPhone makes it easy to transfer data from the old phone and load the information onto the iPhone in minutes.
1001 uses
The iPhone keeps only 1000 SMS messages, both incoming and outgoing, which means at some point users will start to lose older information. But The Missing Sync for iPhone collects that data so messages are safe no matter how prolific a texter you are. It also lets users view and search the SMS messages in a threaded view on their Mac, just like on the iPhone.
You rang?
Incoming calls aren't always from people in the address book, and often they're useful numbers to have. Syncing the call log means users can browse new contact numbers and add the useful ones to the Address Book on the Mac. It also means that incoming, outgoing and missed calls are logged, which is great for business users that need to keep track of costs. Need to claim expenses for that hour long business call to Paraguay? No problem, just check the call log.
A note about notes
The Notes application on the iPhone is a useful scratch pad for ideas, plans and to-do lists. But often those notes are more useful elsewhere, perhaps with other notes you have on your computer. The Missing Sync for iPhone will sync the iPhone notes, so you can read them in Microsoft Entourage, Yojimbo from Bare Bones Software, or Mark/Space Notebook, which comes as part of the package.
Pricing and availability
The Missing Sync for iPhone is available immediately as an electronic download from the Mark/Space Online Store for $39.95. A CD-ROM version will be available shortly at $49.95. Upgrades from qualifying Mark/Space products are $24.95. As Windows users are also switching to the iPhone, Mark/Space is also working on a Windows version of The Missing Sync for iPhone to be released in the coming months.
SyncTogether v1.0.2 Leopard-compatible public BETA now available
Mark/Space is pleased to make available a Leopard-compatible BETA version of SyncTogether v1.0.2. SyncTogether keeps contacts, calendars, notes, and more in sync between multiple Macs, giving you access to your information when you need it the most. Say for example you have a Mac at home and a Mac at work and want to share the same Address Book or calendar. Or, maybe you want to share a single calendar with family members, a workgroup, or friends. That's exactly what SyncTogether offers.
Mac OS X Leopard added even more data types that can be synchronized between computers with SyncTogether, including the ability to sync Dashboard widget settings, Mail notes, Dock items, even your System Preferences.
List of parties and events at Macworld Expo in San Francisco
Are you planning to attend Macworld Expo in San Francisco, California January 14th through 18th? If you're wanting to know when and where all the parties and other events are going on, look no further than the Hess party list www.ilenesmachine.com/partylist.shtml (sponsored in part by Mark/Space). Enjoy!
TIP: Charge your device when connected via USB
If you've got The Missing Sync for Palm OS, Windows Mobile or BlackBerry your device battery will charge while connected to your Mac via USB. While it is true that some devices charge on their own, most Windows Mobile and BlackBerry devices need a little help from The Missing Sync to ensure charging happens. The Windows Mobile version of The Missing Sync will also display how much charge your battery has as a percentage.
So you may want to leave your device connected via USB during the day to keep the battery charged and be ready to sync!
Tip: Sort contacts by first name, last name or vice-versa
Most devices can sort contacts by either first name, last name, or last name then first name. Here are some tips on how to choose the setting that best fits your liking.
Windows Mobile Devices
The option to sort by first name or last name is found in The Mark/Space Contacts plugin settings.
Open the Mark/Space Contacts plugin
Choose either "Last name, First name" or "First name, Last name" in the File Contact on device as section
Palm OS Devices
Palm devices only allow you to sort by last name, or by company. Here's how:
Launch the Contacts app
Choose "Preferences" from the Options menu
Select either "Last Name, First Name" or "Company, Last Name" in the List By section
BlackBerry Devices
The BlackBerry devices let you sort by First, Last, or Company. Here is how:
Open the Address Book
Choose Options from the menu (click job wheel or the button just left of the trackball)
Change the first item to either First, Last or Company.
