Why need to read contact data on Android with the new update?

[dexintstr]

I think this is an important concern people have. Please see a flood of complaints in Android Market.
https://market.android.com/details?id=sts.pl

[Ebalere]

Noticed this too.. alot of unhappy folks there. That is strange though I don't see a reason for this. Hopefully someone can clear it up.

[javier995]

Woah. Lots of unhappy people. Did you see that comment? That person said they'll sue! What's up with that? Smh people these days. Hope it gets fixed.

[MrGoober]

I see no reason either. STS doesn't need my contact data or my phone status & identity. I refused the update and can still log on. If this isn't fixed i'll be deleting my several accounts as well.

[asommers]

We do not mine, nor store your contact list. Access to the contacts list is an Android permission we must request in order to present you with a list of which contact you'd like to refer in the case of referrals for Platinum. If you don't use the referrals in the Nexus, it won't be read.

-ALS

[Diodge]

Why would STS need this info?

beat me to the question.... I hope not...

[MrGoober]

Good to know. All is well I guess.
I will spread the word.

[Tetraeder]

No game need my contact data. I don't like that.

[asommers]

We've removed the need for this permission in the latest Android client now available in the Android Market.

-ALS

[Tetraeder]

Thanks, that was fast :-)