Photos & Contacts

[SassKwatch]

I've been a little surprised to see apps like 'Photo Contacts' amongst the best-selling s/w lists here and at Handango. And what puzzles me really has nothing to do with that particular app or others of it's ilk.......or the quality thereof.

My question for users of such apps is what % of your Contacts do you actually have a photo associated?

I'm curious because, quite honestly, I would highly object to *anyone* having a picture of me in their database.....especially if added w/o my knowledge. And I can't imagine a situation for which I would grant such permission. Of course, the IRS or law enforcement may be able to trump my wishes, but hopefully they'll never have reason to want to. :) And because I wouldn't want it done, I wouldn't think of doing it.

Thoughts?

[Mike Temporale]

An important note of distinction, Handango bases their top apps on overall revenue, while Smartphone.net is based on copies sold. (at least that's my understanding)


As for Photo Contacts, it now comes installed on many phones like my trusty 5600, but I turned it off. I would use it more, if the templates were more professional, and it allowed templates to be assigned based on groups. Right now, I like the idea, but find the applications are short on the features that matter.

[Jerry Raia]

I used to use the one in my MPx220. I had 5 pictures out of about 100 contacts. It just wasnt worth the overhead. The name and number are enough for me.