SynciOS lets you view and delete photos from your iOS device. Like MobileGo, SynciOS does allow you to view text message threads on your computer, though it would be more helpful to see the phone numbers associated with contacts. This is an area where MobileGo excels, as it allows you to sync and de-dupe contact lists. It has an option for managing contacts, but recognized none of the hundreds of contacts I have stored on my iPhone.
SynciOS stumbles a bit as a contact manager, though.
Also simple is transferring content that’s not in a compatible format: SynciOS recognizes this content and converts it for you, making it easy to get all the songs and videos you want on your iOS device. You can create an album on your iOS device, load it with photos from your computer, and sync it in seconds. (The latest version of iTunes eschews this layout in favor of what Apple calls a “simplified view,” but I actually find that harder to navigate.) Like older versions of iTunes, SynciOS uses a column on the left of the screen to let you navigate through the application and a connected device, while displaying more information in the main screen. It displays a host of information about the device, including its battery status, whether or not is jailbroken (it works with both kinds of devices), and even your estimated contract expiration date. SynciOS 1.0.6 automatically recognizes your iPad, iPhone, or iPod when it’s connected to your PC. That’s why I’m so fond of SynciOS, an application that does a whole lot of what MobileGo can do, and does it for free. I liked it a lot, but was admittedly turned off by its $40 price tag. MobileGo for iOS gives you a lot of freedom over your iOS device-something noticeably lacking when you use iTunes. I recently tried Wondershare’s MobileGo for iOS, a handy tool for managing your iOS devices from your PC.