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Surprise! Twitter uploads your entire address book too

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Last week, Path for iOS was heavily criticized after it was discovered the app uploaded the entire contents of its user’s address book without their permission. Path eventually deleted all of the data it collected, and its CEO apologized in a blog post. This ordeal has left many wondering what other services upload and store more »

Plaxo launches new mobile app for BlackBerry

Plaxo launched a new app for BlackBerry users that brings contact info syncing to more mobile devices. While only users of the premium service will be able to download the app, the app is compatible with Blackberry Curve and Bold models and requires Blackberry OS 4.5 or 5.0. The app is free. Plaxo is like more »

Oddball Tech: SIM address book works on every carrier and read the Kindle in the dark

All your contacts on a SIM card, book? SIM cards are great. Whenever you want to switch phones pop your SIM card out of your old phone, put it in another phone and all your contacts and your phone number comes with you. If you like that SIM card form factor, you can go old more »