Mac: Windows Phone 7 Connector Gets Mango Update
August 31, 2011 No CommentsWindows Phone Connector (the equivelant to Zune software for macs) has been updated for Mango.
What’s New in Version 2.0
Windows Phone 7 Connector 2.0 provides the following updates and changes:
Features:
- Full sync and import support for Apple Aperture software
- Drag and drop import of files from Browse Device
- Ringtone transfer support (for phones running Windows Phone 7.5 or later)
- Improved video conversion process with user configuration options
- Support for Windows Phone Marketplace (for phones running Windows Phone 7.5 or later)
- Localization support for 13 additional languages
- Improvements to backup and restore operations
- Improved configuration for podcast sync and photo import
- Improved iTunes import support in certain languages
- Improved metadata support for videos
Fixes:
- Added additional error codes and help references for device update
- Resolved connectivity issues with certain devices
- Resolved album art display issues for certain devices
Glad Microsoft updated the application for Mac users but they should have Zune software. I am a huge PC user but I believe that by not giving mac users full Zune support – it just makes Windows Phone look bad (not mac).
Here is the description for Windows Phone Connector (just in case)
Windows Phone 7 Connector is a simple, easy-to-use application designed to sync your favorite media files from your Mac, with your Windows Phone 7 or Zune HD. You can also sync photos and videos you captured on your phone with your Mac, and when needed, update your Windows Phone 7 software.
With Windows Phone 7 Connector, you can:
- Sync music, movies, TV Shows and podcasts, from your existing iTunes library, to your device
- Sync photos and videos, from your existing iPhoto library, to your device
- Retrieve photos and videos, taken on your Windows Phone, and automatically import them into your existing iPhoto library
- Browse and preview media items located on your device
- Download and install operating system updates for your Windows Phone (as applicable)
*Only unprotected (non DRM) files are supported
Requirements:
Windows Phone 7 device (any carrier) or Zune HD
Mac OS 10.6.6 or higher
You can download Windows Phone Connector for your mac here.
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