RIM unveils BlackBerry software for Macs
BlackBerry has announced today that its desktop software will be available for Mac users in September.


BlackBerry Desktop Software is going to be released for Macs in September.
A post on the official Blackberry blog said the new software will be compatible with Mac OS 10.5.5. The blog post also showed a series of screen shots.
The Desktop Software allows users to sync iTunes, add or remove applications, update device software and back up data. It can also manage multiple devices.
Users can sign up at BlackBerry's website to receive a notification when the software is available.
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