ISync

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ISync is a software application developed by Apple Inc. for macOS. It was first introduced in 2003 and was designed to synchronize contact and calendar information between a Macintosh computer and various devices, such as mobile phones, Palm OS devices, and iPods.

History

ISync was initially released as part of the Mac OS X v10.2 (Jaguar) operating system. It was a significant step forward in providing users with a seamless way to keep their data consistent across multiple devices. The application utilized the SyncML standard, which was an open standard for data synchronization.

Features

ISync allowed users to synchronize their Address Book contacts and iCal calendar events with supported devices. The application supported a wide range of devices from various manufacturers, including Nokia, Sony Ericsson, and Motorola.

Supported Devices

ISync supported synchronization with:

• Mobile phones from manufacturers like Nokia, Sony Ericsson, and Motorola
• Palm OS devices
• iPods (for contact and calendar synchronization)

Discontinuation

With the release of Mac OS X v10.7 (Lion) in 2011, ISync was officially discontinued. The functionality of ISync was largely replaced by the iCloud service, which provided more advanced and integrated synchronization capabilities across Apple devices.

Legacy

Although ISync is no longer supported, it played a crucial role in the evolution of data synchronization technologies. It laid the groundwork for more advanced services like iCloud and influenced the development of synchronization standards.

See Also

• Apple Inc.
• Mac OS X
• iCloud
• SyncML
• Address Book
• iCal