I know a bunch of you guys have been waiting for Google’s Google App Connector for BlackBerry Enterprise Server since it was announced earlier this year at WES. Well it looks like it is now available and the tool is going to be free to Google Apps Premier and Education Edition users. Using Google App Connector you will be able to integrate Google Apps with BES without needing the Exchange.

And here are the main features of Google App Connector:

Messages sent to your Gmail inbox are pushed to your BlackBerry within 60 seconds.

Emails read/deleted on your BlackBerry are marked as read/deleted in Gmail, and vice-versa.

Emails archived/starred on your BlackBerry are archived/starred in Gmail, and vice-versa.

BlackBerry folders are synchronized with labels in Gmail.

You can search for contact information of coworkers from the global address list on your BlackBerry.

Contacts in Gmail are automatically synchronized with your BlackBerry address book.

You can view your Google Calendar schedule with the native BlackBerry application, with one-way synchronization from Google Calendar to your BlackBerry device. Two-way calendar sync with the ability to accept, decline and schedule meetings from your BlackBerry device is not available with this release but we are working on it.

Administrators can use the management and security tools that are part of BlackBerry Enterprise Server.

via google enterprise

Tags: BES, Connector, exchange, Google, Google App, Mobile News, Mobile Software

The Sidekick is probably the last phone a business executive would turn to when they are picking up a new smartphone. However, a recent press release suggests that the Sidekick is getting a bit more business oriented.

For $5 added onto your monthly T-Mobile subscription you will be looking at real time push email along with Exchange support. Yes, the Sidekick LX ‘09 will officially be getting Exchange support thanks to the new Sidekick Sync app.

In addition to Exchange and push email support Sidekick sync will offer you the ability to view attachments and configure sync schedules.

Tags: 0.9, Business, Business, Cell Phones, exchange, Mobile News, Mobile Software, push email, sidekick lx, T-Mobile

It seems that T-Mobile has recently made their Dash 3G handset (also known as the Snap) available through their website. This goes against rumors that the Dash 3G wouldn’t be making its way onto the service until July 15th.

For $169.99 with a 2-year contract you will get a 2.4-inch QVGA screen, WiFi, GPS, Exchange, a full QWERTY keyboard and Windows Mobile 6.1. What, no Android?

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Tags: Cell Phones, Dash 3G, exchange, GPS, HTC, QVGA, qwerty, SNAP, T-Mobile, WiFi, Windows Mobile 6.1

We have some good news and bad news for all you Android lovers. It looks like the HTC Magic will support Exchange and that seems to be a proven fact. According to Google however it looks like Android will not be exactly support it. And that’s an official Google fact: “Android does not currently include support for Microsoft Exchange.” By the time the Magic arrives we hope that all that Exchange support will be clarified and supported by Google Android soon.

via CNET

Tags: Android, exchange, Google, Google, HTC, HTC, Magic, Mobile News, Portable Devices

In addition to the 3G iPhone, Apple announced MobileMe, a new Internet service that delivers push email, contacts and calendars from the service onto native apps on the iPhone, iPod touch, Macs and PCs. With a suite of ad-free web applications for a desktop-like experience, MobileMe includes Mail, Contacts and Calendar, as well as Gallery for viewing and sharing photos.

It’s essentially the corporate schtik for those not connected to an Exchange server - that’s what Steve Jobs is promising us. With push email, push calendars and push contacts, you get status indicators whether checking email on the iPhone, iPod touch or computer. New messages are pushed instantly over a cellular network or Wi-Fi, so you won’t have to do it every time. The push technology also ensures that your contacts and calendars are always updated.

With 20GB of online storage, the MobileMe service will be available starting July 11 - same day the 3G iPhone hits the shelves - and costs US $99 per year for individuals and $149 for Family Pack. A free, 60-day trial is availble at www.apple.com/mobileme.

Tags: 3g iphone, Apple, Cell Phones, exchange, mobile services

The Apple iPhone 3G version is here! Well, not that it comes as a big surprise, but it does deliver on all the promised goodies including a built-in GPS, iPhone 2.0 software that supports Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and the ability to run third-party applications built using the iPhone SDK.

Available starting July 11, the iPhone 3G will hit as many as 22 countries - including Australia, Belgium, Canada, Spain, Switzerland and the UK. Steve-O is offering the twice-as-fast iPhone at half the price. Being an early adopter myself, I should see if I can swap the one I have with the 3G version.

The phone comes with iPhone 2.- software, including calendar sync and support for Cisco IPsec VPN for secure access to your company’s corporate network. With 5 hours of talktime on a 3G network (up to 6 hours of web browsing), the iPhone can go on for 7 hours when playing back video. (Don’t ask me the numbers when playing videos on the web).

The pricing is attractive too: US $199 for the 8GB model, and $299 for the 16GB model.

Tags: 3g iphone, Apple, Cell Phones, exchange, GPS

DataViz, an Office compatibility solutions provider, announced RoadSync, a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync client for Motorola’s Symbian UIQ based MOTO Z8 mobile phone. RoadSync is apparently the first and only Z8 solution offering a secure, direct push sync of email, calendar, contacts and attachments to Exchange Server 2003 and 2007. The UIQ platform hasn’t been as much in the news as the S60, but some neat apps keep trickling in once in a while.

What’s more, DataViz is also offering Documents To Go for free (view-only edition) to all Moto Z8 customers. This allows you to view Word, Excel and PowerPoint files right on your Z8. All you need to do is register at DataViz and download a free copy.

RoadSync for Moto Z8 carries a price tag of US $49.99 per user when purchased in volume license options for five or more users. Available right now online as well as through distributors worldwide. A free eval copy is also available.

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Tags: Business, Cell Phones, deals, exchange, free, Motorola, Motorola, office, productivity, roadsync, viewers, z8