New Phone-to-web sync tool?


	New Phone-to-web sync tool?

rickmahn

2-25-2008 12:07 AM

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rickmahn says:

Syncy is covered by TechCrunch writer Roi Carthy. Looks like an interesting service that may provide real value to those looking to not only sync their phone address/contact information, but also use that as the basis for a social network.

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