Reprinted from TidBITS#944/08-Sep-08 with permission. Copyright (C) 2008, TidBITS. All rights reserved. http://www.tidbits.com/ TidBITS#944/08-Sep-08 ===================== Issue link: Wouldn't it be cool if you could synchronize files between your Mac and your iPhone... without actually having to copy them to the iPhone? Joe Kissell reviews SugarSync, which lets you perform all sorts of useful tricks with synced files, whether or not you have an iPhone. Joe also examines a number of iPhone 3G cases, with an eye toward finding the perfect iPhone protection that fits in his pocket. Andy Affleck joins us with a look at Ambrosia Software's new WireTap Anywhere audio utility, which is apropos, given the release of the second edition of his "Take Control of Podcasting on the Mac." Adam ponders whether Apple's special event on Tuesday will bring a glitch-free launch, and Glenn notes that Amazon Video on Demand now works on the Mac. In the TidBITS Watchlist this week, we note the releases of Dialectic 1.2, Sandvox 1.5, Simon 2.4.2, PCalc 3.3, Sound Studio 3.5.7 and Tinderbox 4.5. Articles Tune In Tomorrow For Apple Event Coverage Amazon Launches Mac-Compatible Video on Demand Take Control News: Learn to Podcast on the Mac WireTap Anywhere Records from Multiple Sources SugarSync Sweetens Online Syncing Searching for the iPhone 3G Case of My Dreams TidBITS Watchlist: Notable Software Updates for 08-Sep-08 Hot Topics in TidBITS Talk/08-Sep-08 ------------ This issue of TidBITS sponsored in part by: -------------- * READERS LIKE YOU! Support TidBITS with a contribution today! Special thanks this week to Bob Latter, Hedrich Michaelsen, Marco De Zordo, and Donald Johnson for their generous support! * Fetch Softworks: With Fetch 5.3, FTP and SFTP are simpler than ever. Use it on Mac OS X to upload, download, mirror, and manage your Web site, eBay images, and data sets. Download your free trial version! * WebCrossing Neighbors Creates Private Social Networks Create a complete social network with your company or group's own look. Scalable, extensible and extremely customizable. Take a guided tour today * Bare Bones Software's BBEdit 9.0 -- A burly upgrade introducing new capabilities like Projects, non-modal Find and Multi-File Search, editing in browsers, text completion, Scratchpad, new Ruby module, better JavaScript, ObjC, Obj-C++ & YAML * MARK/SPACE, INC: If you have a smartphone, we can sync it! Sync your address book, calendar, notes, music, pictures, and more from your BlackBerry, Windows Mobile or Palm OS mobile phone to your Mac. * VMware Fusion. The most seamless way to run Windows on your Mac. Backed by nearly a decade of proven virtualization technology. Try VMware Fusion today for free, or order online for only $79. Visit: * Microsoft's MacBU: Supporting Mac users with Office 2008. Straighten up your Office with the latest updates to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Entourage. Update today at Mactopia! * ConceptDraw Office adds real business power to Microsoft Office and Apple's iWork. Whether you need project management, business graphics, or mind mapping, it's all easily created on your Mac! Buy today for only $499! ---------- Help support TidBITS by supporting our sponsors ------------ .