44 posts and columns on contacts
E-Reader vs. iPad
Which is a better reader for all types of light: The Kindle Paperwhite or the iPad?News Byte
Xobni’s Jeff Bonforte Officially Running Yahoo’s Communications Products
According to his LinkedIn profile, Jeff Bonforte has been named SVP of communication products at Yahoo. An insider tipped me to the new title for the former CEO of Xobni, the maker of address-book apps and plugins which Yahoo bought in July. “I have responsibility for Yahoo Mail, Messenger, Groups, Contacts, Calendar and some other stuff,” wrote Bonforte on his profile helpfully (to me!). AllThingsD had previously reported that the well-regarded former Yahoo was likely to get just this key portfolio at Yahoo, which could certainly use his expertise.News Byte
As It Tries to Revamp the Mobile Addressbook, Brewster Sees Staff Turnover
Brewster, a small startup that makes a year-old iPhone contacts app, lost a significant portion of its staff this year, as Business Insider first reported today. “I have nothing but more confidence in what we’re going after. It’s just really hard,” said Brewster founder Steve Greenwood today, noting that “most of the people who were with us before are no longer with us today.” Commented investor Fred Wilson of Union Square Ventures, “Sometimes change is for the best.”Yahoo Mulling Buy of Address Book App Maker Xobni
Yahoo is in serious discussions to buy Xobni, maker of address book apps and plugins.“Path Does Not Spam Users”: Dave Morin Talks About the Hyper-Growth Pains of a “Personal Network”
The Path CEO addresses spamming accusations and concerns about his startup’s recent viral growth in an interview with AllThingsD.News Byte