Microsoft has updated the Mac OS X version of its Windows Phone client sync software to version 3.1. The new version adds support for Windows Phone 8.1 devices, allows for drag and droop support for .DNG (RAW) photo file to Browse Device UI, and also includes "various UI improvements". The software is an essential download for anyone looking to sync music, movies and podcast from iTunes, or photos and videos from iPhoto, to and from their Windows Phone device.

The updated Mac client follow in the footsteps of the Windows 8 app, which was updated last week. Both updates get the respective PC based sync solution ready for the arrival of Windows Phone 8.1. While the first new devices running Windows Phone 8.1 are not expected to arrive until early next month, the Developer Preview Program for Windows Phone 8.1 is expected to go live early next week, which means there will be many thousands of devices running Windows Phone 8.1 in the wild. 

Mac App Store description:

Windows Phone is a simple, easy-to-use application designed to sync your favorite media files from your Mac, with your Windows Phone or Zune HD. You can also sync photos and videos you captured on your phone with your Mac.

With Windows Phone, you can:
• Sync music, movies, TV Shows and podcasts, from your existing iTunes library, to devices*
• Sync photos and videos, from your existing iPhoto or Aperture library, to your devices
• Retrieve photos and videos, taken on your Windows Phone, and automatically your import them into your existing iPhoto or Aperture library
• Browse and preview media items located on your devices

What's New in Version 3.1.0

• Updated to support Windows Phone 8.1 devices.
• Added drag and drop support for .DNG files to Browse Device UI.
• Various UI improvements.

Windows Phone for Mac can be downloaded from the Mac App Store free free.