applications

In an attempt to crack down on spam, Facebook has shut down a number of third-party software applications in the past week. The move could signal that the world's most popular social network plans maintain righter control over the apps that run on its site.

If reports are correct the Mac App Store, which was announced in October, could launch as early as next Monday, according to Appletell. A pre-holiday launch would beat the initial goal of releasing in early 2011 and arrive just in time for new Mac users who get their first Apple as a gift for the...

Facebook users, beware of eavesdroppers on your profile. If you were nervous about the recent bug that allowed your friends to drop into chat sessions unannounced or take a peek at your pending friend requests, here's something that will make you even more leery. The new social feature on the...

Score one for Facebook users everywhere. After it was discovered that certain applications were including ads that used profile images to push "Hot Singles" the company took notice and has changed its ad approval process protecting Facebook users. This action is a great move for the company and...

Telecom giant Verizon (VZ) announced today it will start offering software applications thorough its new online store, aping Apple (AAPL)'s iTunes strategy. These applications would initially be usable on TVs connected to PCs or to the internet. The store will deliver Twitter, Facebook, and other...