Nokia has updated its iSync software for Mac and now supports the new N8. If you’re a Mac owner, you’re probably all too familiar with the pain of being unable to easily sync non-iPhone/iPod devices to your computer. Third-party software doesn’t make it any better, either. Just look at how long it took BlackBerry Desktop Manager to hit Apple machines.
With the Nokia N8 making its way out into the wild, and perhaps get some serious carrier support from AT&T soon, most Mac owners would love to be able to get some sync action between the two gadgets.
First, you’ll need Mac OS 10.4.9 or higher in order to use the updated version of iSync. From there, you’ll be able to grab the new software and sync your contacts and calendars with your Address Book and iCal. What about media from iTunes? It looks like you’re stuck with the drag & drop method for now.
Here are the instructions on getting things rolling:
- Run Apple Software Update to make sure you have the latest version of iSync. The minimum requirements to use the plugin are Mac OS X 10.4.9 and iSync version 2.4.
- Download the plugin from the link next to your Nokia device model. After you accept the licence agreement the download starts.
- Make sure iSync is not running.
- Double-click the downloaded plugin disk image to open it in Finder.
- Double-click the installer package. This will have a file name ending in “.pkg”.
- When the installation is complete, drag the disk image file to the Trash to eject it.
- Start iSync from the Applications folder.
Now go enjoy yourself knowing that you won’t have to manually enter in all 1,000 contacts you have.
[Via: Nokia]