Researchers say users are surprised to learn that popular mobile applications are sharing their sensitive data. Pandora radio app has access to contact lists, Flashlight app is also sharing their device ID, while Horoscope collects location data. Many free apps also share sensitive data with online marketers and profiling groups. The research was sponsored by the National Science Foundation, Google and the Army Research Office. More than half a million apps can be downloaded from The App Store, and the market will develop beyond smartphones beyond smartphones.”]