Tiger update to pack iSync improvements
A soon-to-be-released update to Apple Computer's Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger operating system will include a significant update to the company's synchronization app, tipsters tell AppleInsider.
Over the weekend, the Cupertino, Calif.-based Mac maker continued its rapid seeding of Mac OS X 10.4.7, releasing build 8J2126 for Intel-based Macs.
In this latest build, Apple is reported to have tweaked metadata handling and sound playback. Fixes were also employed for screen and window display issues.
According to tipsters, Mac OS X 10.4.7 also packs a new version of iSync, which includes support for several mobile handsets not supported in the current release (iSync 2.2). One of these phones is said to be Motorola's RAZR v3x.
Previous reports have indicated that Mac OS X 10.4.7 will also deliver improvements to Apple's iChat, Mail, Calculator and Safari Web browser applications.
It will be the seventh maintenance and security update release for Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger since the operating system made its debut in April 2005.
Over the weekend, the Cupertino, Calif.-based Mac maker continued its rapid seeding of Mac OS X 10.4.7, releasing build 8J2126 for Intel-based Macs.
In this latest build, Apple is reported to have tweaked metadata handling and sound playback. Fixes were also employed for screen and window display issues.
According to tipsters, Mac OS X 10.4.7 also packs a new version of iSync, which includes support for several mobile handsets not supported in the current release (iSync 2.2). One of these phones is said to be Motorola's RAZR v3x.
Previous reports have indicated that Mac OS X 10.4.7 will also deliver improvements to Apple's iChat, Mail, Calculator and Safari Web browser applications.
It will be the seventh maintenance and security update release for Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger since the operating system made its debut in April 2005.
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yeah?
flick.
how about fixing the poor airport connection with MBP's or the whining issue.
Originally posted by Elixir
wtf can they possibly fix with the calculator? seriously? how come they never fix the things i seem to need.
how about fixing the poor airport connection with MBP's or the whining issue.
They've made it possible to divide by zero. Isn't Apple amazing!
Originally posted by Elixir
how about fixing the poor airport connection with MBP's or the whining issue.
I don't think they can do a software update for humans yet to get them to stop complaining.
Seriously, my impression of the MBP whining is that it is a mechanical issue, not software. If I had that problem, I'd be taking it back until the fan or the system was replaced.
Originally posted by Timothy
Hopefully they fix syncing with older Sony Ericsson phones like the K700.
I used to be able to send texts with my Mac from Sony Ericsson T610i through Address Book.app but for some reason my K700i & my latest phone K600i will not function the same???
Originally posted by DeaPeaJay
They've made it possible to divide by zero. Isn't Apple amazing!
Reminds me of my favorite "Chuck Norris can..."
Chuck Norris can divide by zero.
Originally posted by Frank777
Hopefully, 10.5 will overhaul syncing completely, so that you can sync all your mail messages between a desktop and laptop, rather than just the account information.
Been able to do that for a long time. Just use IMAP.
Originally posted by aegisdesign
Ah, the ever changing Calculator app. Every release a fix to Calculator.
Yep, that's become one of my favorite changes.
Originally posted by aegisdesign
Ah, the ever changing Calculator app. Every release a fix to Calculator.
I've often wondered about that.
Originally posted by JeffDM
I don't think they can do a software update for humans yet to get them to stop complaining.
So, who else are the updates for? You sound as though you are not one of *us*.
Are you another Timelord?
If so, can you please tell us if there is support for one or several Samsung mobile phones?
The newest sliders such as the SGH-D520, E900, Z550 and D870 use an open variant of SyncML, and not their proprietary protocol anymore. I don't know about he new LG KG-800 "Chocolate" though.
I am a bit pessimistic becauses these new phones are available in Asia and Europe but not yet in the USA.
Originally posted by Cosmos 1999
Is there any developper here who has a build of 10.4.7 with this new iSync?
If so, can you please tell us if there is support for one or several Samsung mobile phones?
Where would one look to see if these phones are supported, without having the phones?
Originally posted by lundy
Where would one look to see if these phones are supported, without having the phones?
Doesn't Apple supply that info? It could be available on the developers pages, but maybe not for public use.
Besides, very often devices work that Apple hasn't announced support for.
Originally posted by melgross
Doesn't Apple supply that info? It could be available on the developers pages, but maybe not for public use.
Besides, very often devices work that Apple hasn't announced support for.
No, there aren't any pages or discussion forums for paid ADC. Always a sore spot. If you call or email them, you get fantastic service though.
I can check in 10.4.7 for the phones if they are listed somewhere. FWIW, iSync is Version 2.3 (Build 500.86). Is that different from the 10.4.6 install?