mark: I concede that Apple could be enforcing other carriers' ToSs. The fact remains that they're enforcing AT&T's ToS for the entire world, and if they're enforcing others', it means that my choice of apps is being constrained by the desired of Estonian Mobile Telephone, which is quite odd and not that great.

AdamC: GV is already available on Blackberries on the Verizon network, no need to wait to see. And it's available on Android, but that's no surprise at all.

ms: TechCrunch discussed the contacts issue in more detail here:

http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/08/21/the-simple-truth-whats-really-going-on-with-apple-google-att-and-the-fcc/

In short, GV doesn't upload your contacts, but Apple will do it from iTunes if you check a box, so Apple's claim doesn't appear to hold water.

If Apple were really concerned about apps violating the privacy of users' contacts database, I have to wonder why there isn't an "Allow/Don't Allow" alert for accessing it, like there is for accessing your current location.