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Facebook shared user data with Apple and Samsung
Before Facebook apps were widely available on smartphones, the company struck deals to share user data with at least 60 device manufacturers – including Apple, Amazon, and Samsung – the New York Times reported.
The report stated that the deals let Facebook expand its reach, and gave manufacturers access to popular Facebook features such as messaging, like buttons, and contact information that could be synchronised with address books.
Before Facebook apps were widely available on smartphones, the company struck deals to share user data with at least 60 device manufacturers – including Apple, Amazon, and Samsung – the New York Times reported.
The report stated that the deals let Facebook expand its reach, and gave manufacturers access to popular Facebook features such as messaging, like buttons, and contact information that could be synchronised with address books.