Software : Microsoft releases Windows Phone 8 syncing app as OS debuts

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Microsoft releases Windows Phone 8 syncing app as OS debuts Posted: Microsoft's big October Windows push started with the release of Windows 8 last week, and continued Monday with the official unveiling of Windows Phone 8. Launching on smartphones like the HTC Windows Phone 8X, the Nokia Lumia 920 and Lumia 820, and the Samsung Galaxy Ativ S, Windows Phone 8 debuted in 191 different countries. Microsoft's two operating systems share some core similarities, which should further unify the Windows 8 branding across PCs, tablets and smartphones. In an effort to make all the new products easier to use, Microsoft released a new Windows Phone 8 syncing app, one that serves as a companion for consumers using multiple W8 devices. Seamless syncing The Windows Phone 8 app will work on both Windows 8 and Windows RT, which makes it ideal for use with new tablets like Microsoft's Surface tablet. With the free app, users will be able to transfer digital media like photos and music between devices with speed and ease. The app will even automatically save photos and videos from a smartphone to a PC when syncing, meaning there won't even be a need to open the app at all to micromanage transfers. Detailed breakdowns of how much space each type of content is taking up on a given phone will also be made readily available in the app. Unfortunately for users still relying on a Windows 7 phone, those devices are left out of the loop as the app isn't compatible with the older OS.

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