Windows Phone Thoughts: Competition on the Sync Front

"Apple Computer is refining a strategy for connecting cell phones and other portable devices to its Macintosh systems in an effort to boost sales. But a rival endeavor from Microsoft, expected to be unveiled early next year, could dim the company's hopes, analysts said."

Apple's iSync product is an important long-term strategy as the company branches out into the lifestyle market, such as with their iPod device. However, Microsoft's building extensions to ActiveSync to support a wider range of devices too. While Microsoft has not yet decided to integrate ActiveSync into the OS, this may happen in the future, and the article asserts that it could spell the death for iSync and some of Apple's momentum in this area.

Personally, I think it's far too early to call such shots. Besides, ActiveSync has to be made much more reliable. :twisted: Additionally, I would love to see an open technology like SyncML win. But this is an area definitely worth watching long-term.