FULL MS Exchange support coming to iPhone!?

mrowl · Jun 26, 2007, 04:17 PM

http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/a...ush-to-iphone/

well, lets credit the right folks... zdnet...

http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=534

jholzner · Jun 26, 2007, 04:17 PM

According to zdnet it is.

http://www.electronista.com/articles...hange.support/

nosen · Jun 26, 2007, 04:21 PM

On Engadget as well
http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/0...ush-to-iphone/

Pretty huge, probably be what pushes me to get one (that and seeing how the keyboard is).

applehero · Jun 26, 2007, 04:44 PM

This would be awesome. I hope it turns out to be true.

YoMamasPyjamas · Jun 26, 2007, 04:47 PM

this would be HUGE!

Morky · 05:21 PM

I post this, and five minutes later, it comes through as an arn post.

Update: Er, never mind.

SWC · Jun 26, 2007, 04:49 PM

If this rings true I will get one otherwise not so much. Having exchange would allow me to dump my personal phone, work phone and ipod for 1 device.

lazyrighteye · Jun 26, 2007, 04:49 PM

This, combined with today's plan pricing announcement, may make Apple's 'millions of units sold' goal more than achievable.

andrewag · Jun 26, 2007, 04:50 PM

Good news to help iPhone penetration!

quigleybc · Jun 26, 2007, 04:50 PM

This should make the Suits happy.....

Yay I can work on my days off!!

f that...

oh well, I guess this means millions more iPhones will sell..

whatever, all I care about is the weather widget that is a HUGE feature!!!

plumbingandtech · Jun 26, 2007, 04:51 PM

The Gartner Group (sp?) can sit on it. - SJ

JNB · Jun 26, 2007, 04:51 PM

All is not as rosy as it seems at first blush. First, it's Exchange 2003 or 2007. Exchange 2000 users are SOL (and there are still quite a few out there). Second, your IT group has to enable ActiveSync - it's not automatic. Third, you still require specific AS settings from your device to gain access - IT may not want to give those out based on the device connecting (such is the case I have with Palm devices. They won't allow it). Silly, but corporate IT groups can be like that.

I'm not holding out much hope for the iPhone in my own (corporate) case...

Me1000 · Jun 26, 2007, 04:52 PM

at least this will shut up the haters!

but Jobs already said it would have exchange support at macworld!
re-watch the keynote, read the email slide!

jeremy.king · Jun 26, 2007, 04:56 PM

That's weird...it's actually pretty warm in Hell today

bluebomberman · Jun 26, 2007, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnNotBeatle

All is not as rosy as it seems at first blush. First, it's Exchange 2003 or 2007. Exchange 2000 users are SOL (and there are still quite a few out there). Second, your IT group has to enable ActiveSync - it's not automatic. Third, you still require specific AS settings from your device to gain access - IT may not want to give those out based on the device connecting (such is the case I have with Palm devices. They won't allow it). Silly, but corporate IT groups can be like that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Me1000

at least this will shut up the haters!

but Jobs already said it would have exchange support at macworld!
re-watch the keynote, read the email slide!

IMAP support for Exchange does not mean full-fledged Exchange support. (And apparently, ActiveSync isn't a slam dunk, either.)

Am I the only one who thinks that there's no chance Apple will pay Microsoft to license any of their proprietary systems?

EDIT: Thought about this a bit more - Apple has to license Exchange for their Mail app, right? Maybe it's the same deal.

darwen · Jun 26, 2007, 04:57 PM

Can someone clear up what this means for us non-bis people. I am curious what this allows others to do.

Wingsy · Jun 26, 2007, 04:58 PM

Wouldn't bother me one iota if Apple hung a sign on every one of their large iPhone displays that read "Microsoft need not apply", and keep every single bit (pun intended) of Microsoft code out of the iPhone.

Le Big Mac · Jun 26, 2007, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darwen

Can someone clear up what this means for us non-bis people. I am curious what this allows others to do.

It's irrelevant unless you have email on an exchange server somewhere, which is usually at work.

darwen · 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quigleybc

whatever, all I care about is the weather widget that is a HUGE feature!!!

HaHa, yeah, we were joking about that. "WTF do I need the weather for on the go? Im out and about... hmm... lets check the weather... about 74 and partly cloudy? yeah, that seems right."

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Big Mac

It's irrelevant unless you have email on an exchange server somewhere, which is usually at work.

I understand that, but I am just curious. So to clarify, an exchange server is kinda like POP3 and IMPA except is used in the corp world?

p0intblank · Jun 26, 2007, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darwen

HaHa, yeah, we were joking about that. "WTF do I need the weather for on the go? Im out and about... hmm... lets check the weather... about 74 and partly cloudy? yeah, that seems right."

Why NOT have a weather Widget? I check mine on Dashboard just about everyday for tomorrow's weather... so why not on the go?

rhg247 · Jun 26, 2007, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darwen

I understand that, but I am just curious. So to clarify, an exchange server is kinda like POP3 and IMPA except is used in the corp world?

Don't flame me

But Exchange is like the one good product that M$ makes. I'm eagerly waiting to toss my blackjack for the iphone, but I was going to miss the benefits of Exchange.

Darwen, Exchange in this implementation would sync your email, calendar, and contacts over the air. So I can be at my work computer, open Outlook and make an appointment for "iPhone @ 6pm" on my calendar and it would automagically appear on my Exchange enabled iPhone inside ical (i hope). That and all my email would sync too...a lot like IMAP.

darwen · Jun 26, 2007, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p0intblank

Why NOT have a weather Widget? I check mine on Dashboard just about everyday for tomorrow's weather... so why not on the go?

It was just a joke. The forecast will be useful for in the morning but lets be honest, the current temp? You are going to be seeing that when you are already outside in the weather. I was just sorta poking fun at it with my buddies. Glad its there but I dont know when I am ever gonna care to check the current temp on my phone.

jellomizer · Jun 26, 2007, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Me1000

at least this will shut up the haters!

but Jobs already said it would have exchange support at macworld!
re-watch the keynote, read the email slide!

Nah, The Haters will find other reasons, They are not looking for reasons to like Apple Products they are only looking for reasons to hate them. It is that simple. We (as the general overall Macintosh and Alternative OS users) tend to do the same with Microsoft windows, no matter how bad our product is we will find the one thing that it does better then windows to show how bad Windows is.

darwen · Jun 26, 2007, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhg247

Don't flame me

But Exchange is like the one good product that M$ makes. I'm eagerly waiting to toss my blackjack for the iphone, but I was going to miss the benefits of Exchange.

Darwen, Exchange in this implementation would sync your email, calendar, and contacts over the air. So I can be at my work computer, open Outlook and make an appointment for "iPhone @ 6pm" on my calendar and it would automagically appear on my Exchange enabled iPhone inside ical (i hope). That and all my email would sync too...a lot like IMAP.

Ok, cool! So its like how .mac brings computers together. Just provided by MS instead. That is pretty cool, glad to see they are adding it. Makes a lot of sense.

Daiden · Jun 26, 2007, 05:15 PM

The number of things to complain about is quickly dwindling.

Jun 26, 2007, 04:17 PM	#1
mrowl macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas, USA	engadget rumor: exchange sync support? http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/a...ush-to-iphone/ well, lets credit the right folks... zdnet... http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=534

Jun 26, 2007, 04:17 PM	#2
jholzner macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL	FULL MS Exchange support coming to iPhone!? According to zdnet it is. http://www.electronista.com/articles...hange.support/ __________________ "Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life." -Terry Pratchett. http://homepage.mac.com/jholzner

Jun 26, 2007, 04:44 PM	#4
applehero macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 29º 25' 26"N, 95º 29' 36"W	This would be awesome. I hope it turns out to be true. __________________ iMac 2ghz C2D / 17" PB G4 16GB 3G White / 8GB iPhone 30GB iPod / 2GB Nano 4GB iPod Mini 512MB iPod Shuffle

Jun 26, 2007, 04:47 PM	#6
Morky macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NYC	Credit? I post this, and five minutes later, it comes through as an arn post. Update: Er, never mind. Last edited by Morky : Jun 26, 2007 at 05:21 PM. Reason: Resolved or I'm a dumbass and missed it.

Jun 26, 2007, 04:49 PM	#8
lazyrighteye macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Denver, CO	Open the Flood Gates This, combined with today's plan pricing announcement, may make Apple's 'millions of units sold' goal more than achievable.

Jun 26, 2007, 04:21 PM	#3
nosen macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ct, us	On Engadget as well http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/0...ush-to-iphone/ Pretty huge, probably be what pushes me to get one (that and seeing how the keyboard is).

Jun 26, 2007, 04:47 PM	#5
YoMamasPyjamas macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dirty Jersey	this would be HUGE!

Jun 26, 2007, 04:49 PM	#7
SWC macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bear, DE	If this rings true I will get one otherwise not so much. Having exchange would allow me to dump my personal phone, work phone and ipod for 1 device.

Jun 26, 2007, 04:50 PM	#9
andrewag macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia	Good news to help iPhone penetration! __________________ Every iPod detail database My macs: MacBook (Alu) 2008 2.4GHz ; PowerMac G5 2005 2x2GHz ; MacBook (black) 2006 2GHz Moof! - a history of dogcow

Jun 26, 2007, 04:50 PM	#10
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Jun 26, 2007, 04:51 PM	#11
plumbingandtech macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jun 2007	The Gartner Group (sp?) can sit on it. - SJ

Jun 26, 2007, 04:51 PM	#12
JNB macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Oct 2004	All is not as rosy as it seems at first blush. First, it's Exchange 2003 or 2007. Exchange 2000 users are SOL (and there are still quite a few out there). Second, your IT group has to enable ActiveSync - it's not automatic. Third, you still require specific AS settings from your device to gain access - IT may not want to give those out based on the device connecting (such is the case I have with Palm devices. They won't allow it). Silly, but corporate IT groups can be like that. I'm not holding out much hope for the iPhone in my own (corporate) case...

Jun 26, 2007, 04:52 PM	#13
Me1000 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jul 2006	at least this will shut up the haters! but Jobs already said it would have exchange support at macworld! re-watch the keynote, read the email slide! __________________ TimeTable: The Freelancer's Tool

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Jun 26, 2007, 04:57 PM	#16
darwen macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: California, US	Can someone clear up what this means for us non-bis people. I am curious what this allows others to do. __________________ Darwen

Jun 26, 2007, 04:58 PM	#17
Wingsy macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2007	No Microsoft Bits Wouldn't bother me one iota if Apple hung a sign on every one of their large iPhone displays that read "Microsoft need not apply", and keep every single bit (pun intended) of Microsoft code out of the iPhone.

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