FlipSYNC Keychain Charge and Sync Cable for iPhone

February 16, 2010 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

Scosche has announced the flipSYNC, a keychain charge and sync cable for the iPod and iPhone.

The flipSYNC is ultra compact with a built in key-ring so you will never forget your cable again. The flipSYNC also comes in a micro/mini USB combo version for additional devices such as smart phones, digital cameras and much more.

Both versions of the keychain cable are available to pre-order for $19.99.

[USB 2.0 Charge and Sync Cable for iPod & iPhone]
[Micro & Mini USB 2.0 Charge and Sync Cable]

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Ford Plans To Turn Vehicles Into Rolling WiFi Hotspots

December 21, 2009 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

Ford plans to turn vehicles into rolling WiFi hot spots when it introduces the second generation of its SYNC in-car connectivity system next year.

Inserting an owner’s compatible USB mobile broadband modem – sometimes called an “air card” – into SYNC’s USB port will produce a secure wireless connection that will be broadcast throughout the vehicle, allowing passengers with WiFi-enabled mobile devices to access the Internet anywhere the broadband modem receives connectivity.
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Palm webOS 1.2.1 Fixes iTunes Sync

October 04, 2009 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

Okay kids, this is starting to get a little out of hand now. Palm has once again pushed back at Apple, releasing webOS 1.2.1 today that “resolves an issue preventing media sync from working with the latest version of iTunes.” What’s that issue you might ask? Well, I’d say the fact that Apple isn’t too happy that Palm is breaking all sorts of rules to make their device appear as an iPhone. Read more…

Google Sync Updates with Push Gmail Support

September 23, 2009 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

Google Sync, released earlier this year, keeps your calendar and contacts synced between your mobile phone and Google account. Now they’ve added that great, final bit of ultimate sync support by pushing Gmail to your phone.

If you’re sporting an iPhone/iPod Touch, Windows Mobile phone, or Nokia S60 phone, you can now set up Google Sync to actively push your email to your device, ensuring you’re never stuck waiting around for an update to see what’s new or wondering if various work-around alternatives will follow through. From the Official Google Mobile Blog:

Sync works with your phone’s native email application, so there’s no additional software needed. Only interested in syncing your Gmail, but not your Calendar? Google Sync allows you to sync just your Contacts, Calendar, or Gmail, or any combination of the three.

Check out the full post at the link below to see how to get Google Sync if you’re not already a user and how to enable Gmail syncing if you’ve already got a Google Sync account.

Go HERE to set up your gmail and start recieving push email for free

Via lifehacker.com