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October 12, 2007 12:00 AM PDT

Free iPhone SMS backup tool from Micromat to debut

by Ben Wilson
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Micromat has announced the release of Syphone, a free utility for Mac OS X that allows the user to view, save, and back up their iPhone's SMS messages.

As previously noted, there is an artificial limit (1000) on the number of text messages that can be stored. In other words, though there may be a significant chunk of free memory on the device, the amount of text messages that can be stored is capped. This can result in the message "Your SMS mailbox is almost full. Please delete some messages."

With a utility like Syphone -- or the prior-mentioned MobileSyncBrowser, you can delete the messages from your phone while keeping their archived on your computer. Syphone offers a bit more functionality than MobileSyncBrowser, sporting these features:

  • View synced iPhone SMS messages
  • Archive SMS messages
  • Import/export SMS messages
  • View SMS messages offline in an iChat-like interface with selectable colors
  • Open Address Book contacts
  • View the number of sent and received messages for each contact
  • Support multiple iPhones

The new tool will soon be available as a free download from Micromat's Web site.

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by joeboe1980 April 14, 2009 12:07 PM PDT
As of right now the app seems to be broken with iPhone Firmware 2.1 and iTunes 8. According to a post on Micromat's own forum, Micromat is "considering the future of Syphone", which sounds to me like code for dropping the product.

The post is located at http://www.micromat.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&Itemid=42&func=view&id=8158&catid=20
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by madeleinediaz September 23, 2009 9:09 PM PDT
Hi; I'm the Public Relations Manager for MobileSyncBrowser: As your online publication is in touch with news about iPhone Technology and Applications, I'm writing to tell you about MobileSync Browser, in its latest 3.1 beta version, the exclusive pre-release of this application. You can try MobileSyncBrowser for free at mobilesyncbrowser.com
I'm attaching the press release which outlines all the useful characteristics of MSB, now in its third generation. You are welcome to download the free trial, and if you like what it does, what it offers and how it behaves, would you kindly write a review or use the attached information to let your readers know about MobileSyncBrowser?
MSB is available in English, Spanish, French and German, but will support any iPhone, regardless of language.
If you have questions or comments, please write back directly to the developer, Vaughn S. Cordero at audiobinderATmacDOTcom, or reply to my email. Thank you for your help. -- Madeleine D. Quilichini, Public Relations, MSB e: mad_copyATyahooDOTcom
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Press Release, for Immediate Release. [You are receiving this because you are on our Press Contacts list. If you want to stop receiving these updates, wish to add or change your address, email us at audiobinder@mac.com or mad_copy@yahoo.com]

MobileSyncBrowser 3.1 introduces groundbreaking backup management features

San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA ? September 2009 ? Vaughn S. Cordero of VSC/Macsupport, is pleased to announce that the popular application, MobileSyncBrowser has added backup management in its latest release and is now available for download at mobilesyncbrowser.com
MobileSyncBrowser (MSB) is the simple, intuitive software utility to view, protect and recover your iPhone and iPod Touch data from your Mac or Windows PC.
MobileSyncBrowser 3.1 adds two groundbreaking features to manage and enhance backups and restores.
CoreRestore
CoreRestore allows the user to create special backups with specific files to restore their devices at a later time. This is an invaluable aid when a device is having problems and a Reset/Restore simply causes the issue to reappear. Now users can reset their device and restore only their 'core' personal data without restoring settings files that may cause problems. Users can also save application-specific preferences and even game stats for later use.
RollBack
Rollback allows users to keep older, historical backups for restoration. Because iTunes normally keeps only the most recent backup, users may find the current backup lacks important data that existed in a previous backup. MSB users now have the option to prepare these 'RollBack' copies ahead of time.
MobileSyncBrowser is available for US$10. A Plus license is available as well for USD$20, which enables additional data recovery features.
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About MobileSyncBrowser:
Introduced in 2007, MobileSyncBrowser (MSB) is the iPhone backup utility that allows users access to their SMS Messages, Notes and Call History from the their iTunes backups to view, archive and export the information contained within. MSB was the first of its kind and remains the most complete, cross-platform (Mac and Windows) solution available to the public. It is user-friendly and presents a simple, iPhone-like interface.
Technical Contact:
Vaughn S. Cordero audiobinderATmacDOTcom
Phone: 787.649.6227
Press Contact:
Madeleine D. Quilichini
mad_copyATyahooDOTcom
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by dave-iphone October 9, 2009 5:59 PM PDT
dave-iphone@mailinator.com
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by dave-iphone October 9, 2009 6:00 PM PDT
http://www.iphone-sms.com

it allows you to backup and export sms from iphone for free on any operating system
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