What it does

Samsung Kies also allows you to receive and install Firmware updates for your Samsung mobile and is regularly updated to be compatible with the latest Samsung mobile releases. In addition, Samsung Kies also works for transferring and managing contacts and calendar events between your mobile device and Mac.

If you're a Microsoft Office user, Samsung Kies also allows you to synchronize your Microsoft Outlook content on your computer with a Samsung mobile device. It's also very useful as a backup solution because it can backup data localized data on mobile device including bookmarks, settings (such as general settings, Wi-Fi lists) alarms, contacts, music, videos, or photos. Note that it does not backup DRM protected multimedia.

Buggy

While it's full of features, Samsung Kies can be unreliable. It sometimes fails to detect connected Samsung devices, can be difficult to sync and can be extremely slow.

Quality

Samsung Kies feels like a work in progress. It does not make managing your phone's content as easy as Apple do with iTunes.

Conclusion

Samsung Kies is an essential tool for any PC user with Samsung Android devices, but is pretty flawed.

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Wondershare Dr Fone helps you recover 7 types of deleted data directly from iPhone 4S/5, including messages, contacts, notes, etc. It can recover 12 types of data directly from iPhone 4/3GS, iPad 1 & iPod Touch 4 without an iTunes backup, even if the device has crashed or in some cases, broken. You can therefore regain lost data from your iTunes backup due to device loss, jailbreak problems, broken iOS upgrades and more.

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Floola is a freeware application to efficiently manage your iPod or your Motorola mobile phone (any model supporting iTunes).

It can be run directly from your iPod and needs no installation under Linux, Mac OS X and Windows (Windows Vista is supported).

Floola supports all most common used features including podcasts. Take a look at the feature list to see what you are missing!

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The software is available to download as a 14 day feature limited trial version which will display one retrieved entry per feature, with recovery features disabled during the trial period. However, the software will read your device or iTunes backup file and display the total number of entries per feature that would be available if you upgrade to the full version of the software. Once users upgrade their software, they will have unlimited access to the full version of the ER211 SmartPhone Recovery Pro.

The ER211 SmartPhone Recovery Pro for iPhone (Windows) differs from other software on the market as it combines both the retrieval of existing data and the recovery of deleted data in the same software title. Users can recover directly from their device or from their backup file. After upgrading to the full version of the software, users will be entitled to software updates and any enhancements to software compatibility, free of charge.

The software is ideal for iPhone & iPad users who have accidentally deleted important data and need to get it back. It is also ideal for users whose phone has been lost or stolen, and can provide instant access to the data in their backup file.

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One of the problems with Android is that there is no official desktop application to help move files on and off. Apple devices have the venerable iTunes, but lots of users are not fans of the program, claiming that it's bloated.

Enter Moborobo. This application was designed to let users control every file on their devices. There's no need to jailbreak or root - unless you want to use its wi-fi feature. Moborobo will allow you to view, upload, and download everything from photos and videos to applications and ringtones to your device. Moborob will even uninstall applications in bulk for you.

The initial launch of Moborobo can be a bit frustrating as it will need to installdrivers for your phone. For a complete list of supported devices, take a look at this list. Users can connect to Moborobo using a USB cable or over a wi-fi network if rooted. Performance was decent, but there was some interface lag at times.

There are also sections to download more wallpapers, ringtones, and applications but they were not completely fleshed out in this beta version. Still, Moborobo is stable enough and has enough usable features to make it a good application to manage files on your devices.

Overall, Moborobo is a great application for controlling the files on your device. This is especially true for Android users.

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Free Mobile Helper allows users to sync music, videos and images between the device and the computer. iTunes does not allow any device other than Apple to connect and sync data between them. But with Free Mobile Helper this is also possible. One of the most useful features of Free Mobile Helper is its ability to install applications on the device which it sources from free application stores. Once the application is downloaded on the computer it stays there, something like iTunes, and it can be installed on devices over and over without the need to download it again.

-- PC-based smart phone management tool -- TOTALLY FREE! -- Manage your phone via your PC -- MASSIVE apps and other resourses -- Local HIGHSPEED download server -- Specially defined for INDIANS -- IOS/Andorid both SUPPORTED

Windows PC based users to seamlessly control and sync their Android/Ios mobile device.

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- Complete backup's device information (Serial No, IMEI, ICCID, GUID, UUID, Device Name, iTunes Version, OS Version, Phone No, and Backup details) - Extracts Safari's bookmarks, Calendar entries, Call History, Contacts, Notes, Recordings, SMS & MMS & iMessage messages (with attachments), Photos and Videos - Easy to use, requires NO technical knowledge - No ads or spyware - Very fast extraction performance

Backup Extractor for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch provides the most complete iphone/ipad/ipod touch backup extraction from iTunes backup. It provides complete extraction of Safari's bookmarks, Calendar entries, Call History, Contacts, Notes, Recordings, SMS & MMS & iMessage messages (with attachments), Photos and Videos.

Backup Extractor for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch mainly for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch user with iTunes back up their devices.

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Phone Stick brings seamless experience - plug USB cord to an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch and your device appears in Explorer. Transfer files both ways like you do it with local folders Explorer. Slick and innovative METRO design. Simplicity and clarity. 0% CPU usage when on stand-by mode.

The program for users who often use iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. He needs to quickly and easily send all info from to iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to your PC

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It happens to everyone once in awhile. You deleted something off your iPhone and didn't realize you'd actually need or want it later. Woops. Fortunately, Wondershare Dr.Fone can help you recover it.

Wondershare Dr.Fone is a desktop app for Windows PCs. Just install it, then launch the program and connect your iOS device to your computer. From there, you can search for deleted photos, text messages, videos, contacts and more with ease.

Wondershare Dr.Fone is also a useful tool in the event you have a failed software update or somehow managed to damage your device as well. In addition, Wondershare Dr.Fone offers a convenient means of previewing your lost files before you decide to recover it.

You can choose to recover directly from older iOS devices or opt to recover from your last iTunes backup. The process is relatively simple, if you can get Wondershare Dr.Fone to recognize your device once you've connected it to your computer. This might take a couple tries.

Wondershare Dr.Fone is a useful data recovery tool for a variety of different iOS devices.

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1 Transfer SMS between Android and iPhone directly. 2 Save SMS from Android/iPhone onto local database on computer. 3 Restore SMS from computer to Android/iPhone. 4 Copy SMS from iTunes Backup to Android/iPhone. 5 Transfer SMS between two Android phones, transfer SMS between two iPhones 6 Export SMS into document files. 7 Print out SMS in a few mouse clicks. 8 iMessages management supported also.

Backuptrans Android iPhone SMS Transfer + provides all solutions, including Android SMS to iPhone transfer, iPhone SMS to Android transfer, Android/iPhone SMS to computer transfer, restoring SMS from computer to Android/iPhone, and viewing/exporting/printing out SMS on your computer.

Nowadays, more and more people own more than one mobile phone. If you are one of them, Backuptrans Android iPhone SMS Transfer + must be the the best software for managing all your SMS messages smoothly.

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Having an iOS device is pretty much a given nowadays. It seems like everyone and their mother has an iPhone. As a result, you've probably accumulated a lot of content on your iPhone. Similar to iPhone Explorer, PhoneTrans Pro can help you organize your iPhone files on your desktop, providing a much larger screen for you to browse through everything.

PhoneTrans Pro lets you easily add, delete or rename iPhone music and movies. You can also transfer these types of files to and from your computer or iTunes library easily. You can even transfer these files between iPhones and over Wi-Fi.

PhoneTrans Pro does this by taking advantage of the iOS 5 Wi-Fi sync feature, and you can transfer between unlimited numbers of iPhones. Movies, music, television shows and ringtones are all supported file types.

Although PhoneTrans Pro takes a little time to learn how to use, it's a great resource for people who share their iPhone content with family and friends. Just make sure it's legal to do so before proceeding!

PhoneTrans Pro lets users transfer content from their iPhone to their PC's desktop or another iPhone.

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Backuptrans iPhone SMS to Android Transfer is designed to transfer SMS from iPhone to Android directly. No other iPhone utility softtware does more.

Backuptrans iPhone SMS to Android Transfer is designed to transfer iPhone SMS to Android directly.

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Don't be fooled by the name - Alarm Clock Pro is much more than just a flashy way of getting you out of bed on time.

Alarm Clock Pro is a fully functional organizer and scheduler that aims to ensure you never miss an important date again. As a wake-up alarm, it allows you to configure the tone as anything from an Internet radio station to an MP3 and even a movie or daily task. If you don't have your PC in your bedroom that's no problem either - Alarm Clock Pro can be configured to send wake-up text messages to your cell phone.

An alternative use for the application is to have it periodically check your webcam and automatically send security screenshots to your email address. This way, you can use your PC as a closed-circuit TV monitoring device. In addition, you can program it to randomize the iTunes playlist, remind you of holidays and special occasions, perform system tasks, automatically send out birthday cards, text message your daily task list to a cell phone, amongst other things.

One slightly unusual aspect of Alarm Clock Pro is its ability to speak inspirational quotes at random moments throughout the day. This can be programmed to occur at virtually any specific time interval set by yourself to keep you going through the day.

It might sound a bit weird giving an Alarm Clock 'Pro' status but once you've seen everything Alarm Clock Pro can do, you'll understand why. You'll probably not find another alarm application that gives you so much control over how you use your system clock. There have been several bugs ironed out in this latest release but the downside is that for the first time, users are required to pay for Alarm Clock Pro. It's also worth adding that it's considerably inferior to the Mac version. It's clearly been designed for Mac originally as it requires QuickTime to even install and while all of the same functions are there, the Mac interface and usability is quite a but ahead.

An attractive interface combined with an array of different uses make Alarm Clock Pro one of the best alarm clocks around - it's just a shame it's not free anymore.

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Audials One is designed as downloader and converter for music that, via it's subscription fee, allows you to download and copy music without fear of infringing copyright laws

Audials One tries to help you discover the kind of music you will like Simply select the music genre that you're into and click on "Start". The music is all copyright free because it has been recorded from over 60,000 internet radio stations, 590,000 Artists, 870,000 Albums & 10,000,000 MP3s.

Audials Radiotracker uses the Audials Network to simultaneously monitor several thousands of online radio stations, and in doing so locates the targeted radio stations in no time flat to automatically record your desired music. Audials Radiotracker allows toy to get recorded MP3 music with the same or better quality than commercial outlets such as iTunes with the advantage that it doesn’t cost you a thing,

If you don't find the kind of music you're looking for among the 100,000 artists listed in the MusicFinder database of regularly-played music, you can use the Audials One Internet meta-search engine to locate and download the MP3s you want. What's more, Audials One comes bundled with a limited audio, video & DRM converter plus a simple CD & DVD burner to burn your favorite tracks.

The converter in Audials One is especially useful for recording music onto mobile devices with around 30 different formats supported. The aim to is to allow you to play your music, audio books and videos on mobile phones, MP3 players, MP4 players, PDAs, PSPs, auto radios and Apple iPods. In addition, there's direct access to podcasts from the community of listeners plus ID3 tagging options to organize your library.

Audials One is a solid music program for those that want to download and share music legally although inevitably, the full subscription fee may put some people off.

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Mobilewitch Bluetooth Remote Control can be used to control your computer directly from your cellphone. The main purpose of the software is to turn your mobile phone into a universal PC remote control. The application is perfect for business as well as for your own enjoyment. Now you can easily remote control your PowerPoint presentations, Mouse Cursor or simply explore the content of your computer directly from your phone. Lots of neat features are available, like being able to change tracks played on Itunes or Media Player, browse for artists, albums, adjust the volume and plus many other.

This application can be used by anyone who wants to control his computer from a mobile phone. Mobile Witch Remote Control is virtually a far reaching remote control that allows you to add or change the controlled programs without any sluginess.

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. Phone/Bluetooth Remote Control is a true universal remote control that lets the user adds or modify the controlled programs. Customize simple keymaps or for full control over the UI write your own Java and VB scripts.

Customize simple keymaps or for full control over the UI write your own Java and VB scripts.

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If, like me, you have different mobile devices (media player, mobile phone) where you can store photos, videos and music, you'll probably find DoubleTwist quite useful.

This program lets you synchronize the media contents of your portable devices, including mobile phones, smartphones, PDAs, PSP, cameras, and MP3 players. However, I have to say that I tested with an iPod Touch and an Android phone, and it only worked with the latter. In any case, maybe it was a question of iPod generation or firmware version.

DoubleTwist has an intuitive interface that all iTunes users will find quite familiar. The sidebar on the left lets you move between different categories in the program, while the main area displays the content of the selected category. It doesn't support drag and drop though, and there aren't many configuration options to customize the way the program works.

DoubleTwist not only lets you browse media files on your computer and also on device you connect to it, but also play music and view photos without switching to a third-party app. But the most outstanding feature in DoubleTwist is the ability to share media files with your friends – as long as they also have the program and you've added each other as "Friends".

With DoubleTwist you can synchronize media files between your computer and a variety of mobile devices, such as photo cameras, MP3 players and mobile phones.

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Scate Ignite 4 Home combines screenshots, digital image files, PowerPoint slides, webcam, video clips into a seamless movie or presentation. Scate Ignite 4 Home then allows you to add closed caption text and voiceover narrations to complete the picture!

Scate Ignite 4 Home can publish for podcast, mobile phones, iPod, Sony PSP, CD-ROM, blog, message board, email, FaceBook, Myspace, iTunes, iTunes U, YouTube, and dozens of other media-sharing and social networking sites!

Scate Ignite 4 Home even supports High Definition (HD H. 264) video! You even get FREE hosting at IgniteCAST. com where you can instantly share your creations with anyone in the world immediately over the internet.

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And it supports transport your video files to your iPod/PSP directly. WinAVI iPod/PSP/3GP/MP4 Video Converter let you enjoy the film with your iPod/PSP.

It is a must-have for anyone who wants to see video on iPod/PSP or other portable video devices. *. Converts all formats to Apple iPod Video. *.

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