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Microsoft posts Windows Phone 7 sync app for Macs

updated 06:35 pm EDT, Mon October 25, 2010

 

Microsoft intro Windows Phone Connector for Mac


Microsoft as promised has launched a native tool for Mac users who need to sync Windows Phone 7 devices. Windows Phone Connector for Mac's beta pulls in unprotected music, photos and podcasts from both iTunes and iPhoto. It also uses Microsoft's newer Autoupdate feature to check for and load firmware upgrades over USB instead of having to go over-the-air.

The app should work with every current WP7 device regardless of carrier, including devices like the HTC Surround or LG Quantum. Despite the Windows Zune app's support for media players like the Zune HD, however, the app is reflective of its name and won't sync any of Microsoft's MP3 players. Using the beta needs at least Mac OS X Leopard.


By Electronista Staff

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  1. Paul Huang

    Dedicated MacNNer

    Joined: Sep 1999

    +2
    10/25, 06:50pm | report spam | reply

    Ho hum...

    Z z z z zzzzzzzz.


  1. slapppy

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    10/25, 07:07pm | report spam | reply

    Why?

    MS releases a product several years behind the curve. Whats the point?


  1. Paul Huang

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    Joined: Sep 1999

    +1
    10/25, 07:09pm | report spam | reply

    I forgot

    All MSFT products available for Mac are always alpha or beta, never golden master.


  1. Mr. Strat

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    10/25, 07:38pm | report spam | reply

    More Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

    Like some Mac person is going to buy a Windows phone? Get real!


  1. bob3234

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    10/25, 08:29pm | report spam | reply

    The point is..

    to allow Mac users to use Windows Phone 7. Dummy. Why? Because when there is competition, everybody wins, in particular, consumers.


  1. bob3234

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    10/25, 08:36pm | report spam | reply

    @Paul Huang

    go buy a golden copy of Office for Mac 2011 if you wish so.. http://store.microsoft.com/microsoft/office/category/203

    Enjoy


  1. SockRolid

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    Joined: Jan 2010

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    10/25, 09:14pm | report spam | reply

    The "halo" effect

    This is Microsoft's attempt to bask in the glow of Apple's halo.
    Ride those coattails, Ballmer. You'll be unemployed zune. Er, soon.


  1. Nigel2112

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    Joined: Sep 2009

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    10/26, 01:01am | report spam | reply

    NO, don't do it

    Under no circumstances allow Micros**t access to your Mac's system.
    You have been warned.


  1. Paul Huang

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    Joined: Sep 1999

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    10/26, 01:55am | report spam | reply

    @bob3234

    When blatant flaws abound in a so-called 'final' or 'golden master', I still call it alpha. Office 2008 is a perfect example. 2011 is about the same.

    My standards are higher than that of MSFT.


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