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SpanningSync 2 to include contacts in Google sync


Just last week we noted that BusySync 2, which adds Google calendar syncing to the iCal sync app, is now shipping. Another 2.0 would seem to be around the corner, as a post on the SpanningSync blog shows a video demo of Address Book -> Google contact synchronization coming in the next version of the utility.

While Plaxo and other tools are lining up to take on the contact sync challenge -- most sync only in one direction right now, although with the Google contacts API in play that's going to change -- it's nice to see SpanningSync picking up the torch on contacts as the competition on calendaring heats up.

[via ars technica]

Just last week we noted that BusySync 2, which adds Google calendar syncing to the iCal sync app, is now shipping. Another 2.0 would seem...
 

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Steve

Well, I use Spanning Sync now and it works great for me. No issues whatsoever. I can't wait to try the contact sync feature, but I agree that, unless some type of filtering is added, Gmail could clutter up my Address Book and my iPhone pretty badly. The issue previously pointed out about the server sitting between your Mac and Google is also interesting. When both companies get their contacts products out the door, we'll see how they work.

Steve
http://www.iphonebysteve.com

May 02 2008 at 5:12 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mtfootfun

This is great, but since the Google Contacts API got open up, is there a free Address Book Gmail Contacts bi-directional sync application out there?

April 27 2008 at 12:44 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ivan

Yup, BusySync is already working on on the contact sync feature. But it'll take a few months they said. I just hope they release it before SpanningSync does.
But the update from BusySync 2.0 to the one with contact sync will not be for free, according to the post in the google group.

April 23 2008 at 4:50 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Phil Bowell

This would be good IF SpanningSync was a) reasonably priced and b) didn't use third party servers and spoke directly with Google. I'll wait for BusySync to add it, which they have already said they will begin working on now 2.0 is out.

April 22 2008 at 3:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jason Rudolph

Too bad SpanningSync has a server that sits in between your Mac and Google, which means that you have to trust SpanningSync with your Google login info *and* therefore trust them with your e-mail, your docs, your spreadsheets, your AdSense account, etc. No thanks.

Even if you buy the explanation in their FAQ...

http://spanningsync.com/faq.html

...wouldn't you rather install the occasional upgrade than trust them with your data? Considering that BusySync offers the same service *without* requiring you to trust your Google login credentials to a third party (i.e., BusySync allows your Mac to communicate *directly* with Google), why again would you choose SpanningSync?

April 22 2008 at 1:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jay Contonio

It'd be nice if SpanningSync 1.0 worked first. I get constant hiccups having a desktop and a laptop syncing to gCal/iCal along with .mac

Contacts will be nice though.

April 22 2008 at 1:12 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Pat Dryburgh

That would be great, but I agree with pdiddy.

April 22 2008 at 12:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Wayne Schulz

Remind me again of why Research In Motion is able to charge $30-$40 per month for BES?

IMHO this eventually is a RIM - BES killer -- probably not right away because they're pretty deeply embedded in corporation infrastructure - but the 5 year outlook sure isn't that pretty...

April 22 2008 at 12:39 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
pdiddy

Sounds cool, but my first thought is that this would lead to a cluttering of my address book. GMail adds everyone single person I email to the GMail contacts. Even if I email a technical support address that I would only use one time.

This would lead to my Address Book getting populated with all these junk contacts right?

April 22 2008 at 11:48 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
alex

I wonder if the quick releases improve the quailty of the software? Anyway its nice to have this!
http://hacktheiphoneitouch.blogspot.com/2008/04/busysync-20-syncs-ical-with-google.html

April 22 2008 at 11:45 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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