Comments on: OS X 10.5 (Leopard) still doesn’t support Blackberry

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:29:23 +0000

iSync, as far as I understand, uses an open source method of syncing called Sync ML which many phones also use. RIM Blackberry does not use this method and therefore cannot be synced by iSync. The problem lies with RIM not bothering to support apple users!

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:08:12 +0000

I tried PocketMac to sync my Blackberry 8310 with my MacBook Pro but it’s absolutely hopeless and not what I expect from RIM at all. RIM just don’t seem to be interested in supporting Apple users at all. Of course I could always boot into XP and sync it there but that defeats the point of having a Mac. I finally got a mac after about 15 years of swearing at windoze and attempting to get my head around linux so I don’t relish the thought of having to go back to using it again! ‘The missing sync’ seems to work absolutely fine, although my trial has just expired and it costs $40 to buy. If the missing sync was free and supported by RIM that would be ideal but PocketMac just isn’t an option as it messes up data and confuses some contacts numbers etc. I would love to be able to use my Blackbery but as it stands I think I will be tempted to buy an iPhone, rather than spend $40 on a bit of software that should be provided to Blackberry users for free.

By: John Sears

John Sears — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 23:55:53 +0000

Actually, RIM is supporting Apple by giving away PocketMac for the Blackberry, and is even providing toll-free support for it. Check it out in the RIM website.

By: Josh Nesbitt

Josh Nesbitt — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 15:26:24 +0000

Although Leopard is am impressive build, im more inclined to say the problem is Apple on this one. They clearly want to take the easy root and eradicate too much competition (and integration) over the iPhone. Shame its on such a bad tarrif in the UK and ill have to sell my right arm to buy it…..

By: James Harrison

James Harrison — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 22:06:45 +0000

Having used a Blackberry for about half a year, any competition is highly welcomed. But yes, it’s annoying they (Blackberry, not Apple) continue to ignore Apple as a platform to support their devices on.