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kevinnugent · #21 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gehenna

That is a bit silly considering they need to maintain a whole other server just to interface with the exchange. They're just putting more work on themselves, not to mention the cost of licenses for each handset is hefty!

I know. bastards. I'm this close to getting a BB just to spite them.

Lutze · #22 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by incanspyder

Amen to that. I've wanted Gmail push for decades * 10^-1 but iPhone doesn't support multiple exchange accounts so I can't get rid of MM. Fucking apple.

Here is a novel idea... get a blackberry. That way you won't be annoyed at Apple.

I've got a funny feeling that the activesync stuff is going to be to do with battery life.

angusg · #23 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2009, 12:46 PM

I switched to MobileMe because I can't stand the way that Notes duplicate themselves in mail when I use Gmail (No matter how many fixes I tried I couldn't stop it happening)

The thing I miss most about my gmail is the bubbly and colourful web interface. MobileMe looks so corporate in comparison.

angusg · #24 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2009, 12:52 PM

It always amuses me when people complain "My work doesn't support Exchange syncing with the iPhone". Here's an idea, get a device on your IT dept's supported device list.

Apoptosis · #25 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2009, 12:58 PM

I bought MM because I wanted a non-free email account, even though gmail is well respected and I had firstname.lastname@gmail.com.

The calendar and contact sync over the air is much more convenient that syncing with outlook via iTunes as well especially as I need both up to date on 2 computers.

Even paying the $70 I paid for MM I think I paid more than it's worth but it's got a few features ya just kinda of want.

entropy · #26 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinnugent

One exchange account is the killer for me. Stupid IT people won't allow anything but Blackberries to use their precious exchange system. Stupid....

Ironically, at my work the IT crowd originally used the requirement for a RIM server as a reason not to get Blackberries, and now use the inability of the iPhone to use the BB server as a reason to not support iPhones. IT people really hate change.

Lutze · #27 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by entropy

Ironically, at my work the IT crowd originally used the requirement for a RIM server as a reason not to get Blackberries, and now use the inability of the iPhone to use the BB server as a reason to not support iPhones. IT people really hate change.

Only *some* IT people hate change.

Most of us want change, change breaks thing, that means more work - that means more staff and more money for toys.

whyaretheycalledgenius · #28 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2009, 01:31 PM

Has anyone had issues with Optus and gmail push NOT working? I keep getting the Cannot Get Mail connection to the server failed message

I have set it up twice and still keep getting the same issue.

Cheers

Trent

SaucyChick · #29 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2009, 02:00 PM

I'm on Optus and it works like a charm for me.

whyaretheycalledgenius · #30 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2009, 02:17 PM

Maybe it is the dust we have here making everything fail...

It seems to be working now. I set it up again and left the options as the default eg only show last 3 days mail and it is working fine now...

The_Hawk · #31 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SaucyChick

I'm on Optus and it works like a charm for me.

Me too, works amazingly well... although I have now turned it off and gone back to IMAP for my mail. Like I said I want push for calendar and fetch for email, personal preference becuase of the way I work, but I'm good with that, not everything is for everyone

dawson1138 · #32 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2009, 03:22 PM

in settings where it says amount of days to sync does that mean how far back the mail goes?
it was set to 3 days and i changed it to 2 weeks but it still shows 3 days worth?
Any ideas?

foovo · #33 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2009, 05:02 PM

Works just dandy with Optus but you soon realize that Push is a battery pig. So -- nice as it is, I can live with Fetch

kogi · #34 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2009, 05:20 PM

Great. Shame the notification is a pitiful ding. Sticking with gpush for the time being

k

hendot · #35 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2009, 07:37 PM

If I add a calendar event on my phone, can i set it up so it syncs back to my google calendar?

yinyang · #36 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dawson1138

in settings where it says amount of days to sync does that mean how far back the mail goes?
it was set to 3 days and i changed it to 2 weeks but it still shows 3 days worth?
Any ideas?

No ideas because I could only see a limited number of mails even though I had set mine to No Limit.

Gone back to IMAP until the dust settles....!

wholikespotatoes · #37 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2009, 11:56 PM

Hmm run into a slight dilemma...

I have a folder (or 'label') of emails in Gmail which wont now load up on my phone. It appears empty and checking for mail does nothing (even if i log into google and mark all the emails as unread)

Any ideas?

kyte · #38 (**permalink**) 24th September 2009, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by hendot

If I add a calendar event on my phone, can i set it up so it syncs back to my google calendar?

I'm still using gmail's free sms notification system to alert me to events if its something I really MUST get an alert for.

bennyling · #39 (**permalink**) 24th September 2009, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Soliah

Anyone getting a drafts folder now? There doesn't seem to be a way to set the iPhone's draft folder to the Drafts folder on Gmail.

How-to: Proper Gmail IMAP for iPhone & Apple Mail - Derek Punsalan – 5THIRTYONE

You're welcome.

The_Hawk · #40 (**permalink**) 24th September 2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by hendot

If I add a calendar event on my phone, can i set it up so it syncs back to my google calendar?

YES! That's what I do, I have my work calendar auto forward all appointments to my gmail calendar which is then synced with my iPhone along with my wifes calendar. I keep my personal stuff in my gmail calendar to I end up with both work and person in one place.
If I need to add something I can either add it via the gmail web interface if I'm at a PC or on the iPhone and it syncs across.

The only issue I have is that the work calendar is only one way, so if something is updated or or removed from the PC side it doesn't get reflected in my gmail calendar. This means I have to manually check it to ensure I don't have old dead meetings in my calendar. Not the best of solutions but you work with what you have.

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Originally Posted by kyte

I'm still using gmail's free sms notification system to alert me to events if its something I really MUST get an alert for.

I also use the free SMS service from before I set all this up, still there and still very handy since it's a much louder reminder and it repeats.