Microsoft releases native Outook app for Android

Posted by Jason Diaz Categories: Smartphones, Google, Microsoft, Software,

Microsoft has given relief to Android business users as a native Outlook.com app made its way to the Google Play Store. The Exchange ActiveSync protocol is standard for business and Enterprise professionals. Unfortunately, the functionality is lacking in many older Android handsets. So, the initial user reviews of the app seem mixed but it's better than nothing. Check out the features after the quick jump.

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ActiveSync licensed for iPhone by Apple

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Corporate News, Handhelds, Software, Wireless / WiFi,

Many, many people have been waiting for official iPhone Exchange support, and Apple has finally responded. The company has licensed ActiveSync from Microsoft, which will make the iPhone fully compatible with Exchange. That means:

• Push email
• Push contact syncing
• Push calendar syncing
• Remote wipe to clear data off device if lost

All of this ActiveSync goodness will be available with the iPhone 2.0 software update, which Apple says will be released in June.

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