Google syncs online contacts and calendar with smart phones

February 9, 2009 Google began synchronizing its free Web-based email service with smart phones using software licensed from Microsoft

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Google began synchronizing its free Web-based email service with smart phones using software licensed from arch-rival Microsoft.

Google has begun synchronizing its free online calendars and Gmail contact lists with smart phones using software licensed from arch-rival Microsoft.

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