The Missing Sync 4.0

Mark/Space today announced (TMS) for Palm OS, which is designed to replace PalmSource's HotSync Manager (enables data exchange between a Palm OS handheld and a Mac). TMS offers a number of Mac-first features and will support Palm OS 4/5 handhelds as well as dozens of existing Palm conduits for the Mac, including conduits for Apple's iSync and Microsoft's Entourage. It will offer a brushed-metal interface; "Conduit Profiles" sets; Wi-Fi (802.11) and Bluetooh sync; desktop mounting of memory cards; iPhoto and iTunes integration, Internet connection sharing; and improved install and backup capabilities. It is due in August for $40 ($50 on CD). Upgrades will be $20.

At the PalmSource Developer Conference in February, PalmSource announced
that Palm OS Cobalt (Palm OS 6) would not include Mac synchronization
software. Mark/Space responded by announcing that it would provide the next generation of Mac-to-handheld synchronization infrastructure




Mark/Space has also enabled developers to create conduits with Xcode and compile them as native Mach-O executables and also built a framework that allows developers to use Objective-C and Cocoa for conduit development. In addition, existing conduits developed in Metrowerks CodeWarrior are supported using the current PalmSource Conduit Development Kit (CDK) 4.0.3. Interested developers can apply to be a beta tester.




The Missing Sync 4.0 replaces several existing products that will qualify users for discounted upgrade prices of $20 ($25 on CD). New purchases any of the Missing Sync products listed below between today and the release of version 4.0 will receive a free upgrade to the new version. The Missing Sync for Palm OS, version 4.0, replaces:

• The Missing Sync for Palm OS, version 2.0.x
  
• The Missing Sync for Sony CLIÉ, version 3.0.x
  
• The Missing Sync for Tapwave Zodiac, version 1.0.x
  
• The Missing Sync for Garmin iQue 3600, version 1.0.x
  

The Missing Sync for Palm OS v4.0 requires Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later and a handheld with built-in USB running Palm OS 4/5.

by MacNN Staff