Syncing iphone and computer through Airport Express?
Hi,
I have a 3G iPhone, a MacBook Pro and an Airport Express. I was wondering if I could sync my calendar and contacts through the airport express (wirelessly) instead of actually connecting the the two by USB cable? I can control iTunes via my iPhone so I should also be able to get them syncing stuff like iCal and Contacts na?
thanks
I forgot to mention my limited knowledge of iphone technology - so I have no clue what your answer means. I literally need someone to walk me through this step by step.
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