Where is tasks and notes on the iPhone?
But there is a downside - it syncs Email/Calendar/Contacts but does not sync Tasks and Notes (unlike mobile phones which use Windows Mobile).
I love the iPhone - grudgingly of course as it is an Apple product - it really has moved the mobile phone forward and everyone else has been left scrambling to catch up. Both Microsoft and Nokia are seriously struggling. But there are still major gaps.
One of the toughest things for Apple, is that it is trying to target two very different markets: business and consumer. It has had the consumer aspect tied up with its interface, music and phone capabilities (though it needs a better camera). On the business side, the simple support for Microsoft Exchange has helped it to quickly penetrate the business user. The number of iPhones in our office has rocketed and is now the most popular phone in the office - beating Microsoft phones.
But there is a downside - it syncs Email/Calendar/Contacts but does not sync Tasks and Notes (unlike mobile phones which use Windows Mobile).
There are some 3rd party solutions out there:
KeyTasks - Good interface but it does not seem to sync properly and there is no category support.
TaskData - It does not have a great interface and again no category support.
Surprisingly there is no Exchange Notes sync app that I am aware of. There is however a great app out there that provides this funcitonality (without the Exchange Sync). It is called Evernote. It allows you to type out notes, record voice clips, capture photos and even has some basic to do functionality. The only thing it really needs is Exchange sync support - and possibly the ability to record video clips but I guess we are waiting for Apple to support that first.
About Riaz
I've spent over 20 years building and scaling B2B products, services and marketing technology - from early-stage startups through to exits, and now as CEO of Radiate B2B - the B2B ad platform.
Along the way I've led teams, launched products, built and sold companies, and spoken around the world about data, AI and the future of marketing and work.
Today I split my time between working directly with companies as a consultant and fractional operator, mentoring founders and leaders, and speaking to audiences who need someone to translate what's happening in technology into decisions they can act on.
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