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Contacts

/System/Library/Frameworks/Contacts.framework/Contacts
Access the user's contacts, and format and localize contact information

The Contacts framework provides Swift and Objective-C APIs to access the user's contact information. Because most apps read contact information without making any changes, this framework is optimized for thread-safe, read-only usage.

/System/Applications/Contacts.app/Contents/MacOS/Contacts
Stores and organizes contact information

Stores and organizes contact information, including names, phone numbers, emails, addresses, and more. It works with services like iCloud, Exchange, and Google to keep contacts up-to-date across all devices. It also adds photographs to contacts for quick recognition.