Windows Phone Thoughts: SyncMate No Longer in Beta/RC Phase; v1.1 Released

"SyncMate FREE Edition is a perfect solution for information management. It is FREE and easy-to-use synchronizer for Mac and Pocket PC, that will help you keep all your documents, text messages, contacts, calendar entries and events and other stuff well organized. Simply establish a connection between your Mac and Pocket PC via USB or Wi-Fi and synchronize applications like Address Book, iCal, etc. With SyncMate it is very easy to read SMS directly from your Mac, check detailed device information (battery state, etc) and visually analyze memory usage. SyncMate Expert Edition (available for a small fee) grants you even more synchronization possibilities. With Expert Edition it is very handy to synchronize time and share Internet between your Mac and your mobile device, which is very important for all mobile people. Synchronize iTunes and iPhoto to keep all your favorite music and pictures within a click of a button. Manage all text messages not even touching your Pocket PC! Send, receive, create and delete SMS when working at your Mac - that's what SyncMate Expert gives you."



SyncMate, which was free during the beta/RC development phase, is now available publicly as v1.1, still with the sweet price tag of $0. The application works with Safari's Bookmarks, iCal, Address Book, Stickies and Finder over USB or Wi-Fi (gasp!) for direct PIM and folder synchronization. Upgrade to the Expert Edition and you'll get iPhoto and iTunes sync, along with SMS management. Interested? Hit the Eltima web site for more information. SyncMate is compatible with both Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) and 10.5 (Leopard).