Syncing between my MacBook, iPhone & iPad.

My Contacts don't seem to be syncing any longer between my MacBook, iPad & iPhone. I've just updated to iOS 7 - could this be part of the problem?? Help!

iCloud may need a jump start ...
On the iOS devices, tap Settings > iCloud. Switch Contacts off then back on.
On your Mac, open System Preferences > iCloud
Deselect the box next to Contacts then reselect it.
Give iCloud a few minutes to re sync the data.

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We've an article that provides tips which can help get iCal and iCloud speaking with each other correctly.
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