Windows Phone 7 Connector, the software that allows Mac OS X users to sync Windows Phone 7 devices with their iTunes and iPhoto collections, has moved out of beta and has been released to the Mac App Store.
We took a look at a prerelease version of the application when we reviewed the phone operating system itself. The application hasn't changed much since then—it's still restricted to syncing media, as the platform is designed for calendars and contacts to sync over-the-air—but there are a couple of capabilities that weren't in the beta. The software can now be used to sync with Zunes as well as phones, and it now includes support for updating phone firmware and making phone backups. This is obviously a precursor to next month's copy-and-paste patch.
As was the case in the beta, iPhoto '09 or newer is still required, though it no longer appears to lock up when used with earlier versions. Mac OS X 10.6.6 is listed as the minimum supported version, so only up-to-date Macs need apply.
Though a fairly simple program, lacking the visual splendor of the Windows Zune software, it does what it has to with little fuss. The iTunes and Connector combination together fulfil most Zune roles; the only obvious omission is WiFi syncing. For that, the Windows software is required.
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