Google Sync Comes to iPhones, Uses Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Protocol
Google Sync
Google tech specs on their Active Sync:
Features
Synchronize your contacts. Get your Google contacts quickly and easily to your phone. With Sync, you can have access to your address book at anytime and place that you need it.
Get calendar alerts. Using your phone’s native calendar, you can now access your Google calendar, and be alerted for upcoming appointments with sound or vibration.
Always in sync. Your contacts stay synchronized whether you access them from your phone or from your computer. Add or edit contact information right on your device or on your Google account on the web.
Note for iPhone users: During Sync setup, the iPhone will delete your contacts and calendar information. Please back up your data
Your relationship with Google
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February 12th, 2009 at 2:43 am
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