Outlook 2003 may not immediately refresh newly synced groups from iPod touch or iPhone

Issue or symptom

When syncing Groups with Outlook 2003 and the iPhone/iPod touch, newly added Groups may not immediately display in Outlook.

Solution

To refresh the Group list view, click Calendar or a different Outlook application such as Notes or Tasks and then go back to Outlook Contacts to view the updated Group list.

Additional information

This issue does not occur on Outlook 2007.

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Published Date: Feb 20, 2012