Syncing iTouch without iTunes

Submitted by rachaelip on Sunday February 3rd, 2008 10:28 am
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[b]Bottom line:[/b] Is there a way to sync an iTouch with your Outlook calendar without using iTunes?

I just got an iTouch for Christmas and am wondering if I can get rid of my PDA and use iTouch to sync with my Outlook calendar. The problem is that in my organization we have "locked" computers which can only install scripted software. iTunes is not available. Is there any other way to get the items from my Outlook calendar onto my iTouch?

Submitted by sholden on Tuesday February 5th, 2008 5:02 pm

Syncing iTouch without iTunes

Currently, the only hack I can come up with to try would be if you have Outlook 2007 and can set it up to Sync To Google Calendar:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HA101674951033.aspx

Then you should be able to see your Google Calendar via WiFi and Safari on the Touch:

http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2007/09/google-calendar.html

There might be more options after February when Apple releases the SDK for the iPhone ... it is suppose to include support for the Touch also.

Good luck!

Steve

Submitted by terrih on Wednesday February 6th, 2008 11:51 am

Syncing iTouch without iTunes

What's this SDK?

I got an iPod Touch for my birthday and LOVE it! just wish my office had wi-fi!

I loaded the January widget package, which allows me to download my Google mail into the device and read it offline. Sweet! 8)

Submitted by WillDuke on Wednesday February 6th, 2008 1:38 pm

Syncing iTouch without iTunes

SDK - Software Development Kit.

Tools provided to 3rd party programmers to extend the functionality of another product.

Submitted by terrih on Wednesday February 6th, 2008 1:52 pm

Syncing iTouch without iTunes

OIC... will be interesting to see what ppl come up with. There are already some cool online iPhone apps. Again, the wi-fi issue. :? Can only use that part at home right now.

Here's something cool, though... using the new Maps widget, I can have it generate directions while I'm on a wi-fi connection, and then close the widget. The directions are downloaded and remain available as long as I don't try to do anything new with the widget. A poor techie's GPS! :wink:

Submitted by sholden on Wednesday February 6th, 2008 11:35 pm

Syncing iTouch without iTunes

Sorry Terri for the geek speak! Thanks Will for clearing things up.

For those interested, this is probably a good place to learn more about the the current (and maybe future) development options for the iPhone and the Touch:

http://developer.apple.com/iphone/devcenter/

Steve