Facebook Blocked Apple's Ping Network
Looks like Apple and Facebook have a few details to iron out.
Unnamed sources are claiming that Facebook is currently blocking Apple's Ping service because it violates Facebook's terms of service. Because of this, Apple has apparently delayed Ping's Facebook Connect feature.
According to reports, Facebook originally denied Apple's new social network access to application programming interfaces (API) that allowed Ping to hunt down an iTunes user's Facebook friend who had also signed up for Ping. Typically the API is open and doesn't require permission unless a 3rd party needs to access Facebook excessively.
Because of Ping's excessive requirement, Facebook and Apple went into negotiations. Apparently the two could not reach an agreement, leading Facebook to suggest that Ping users could add friends by performing a search or send an email.
Steve Jobs reportedly described Facebook's demands as "onerous terms," however the Facebook Connect feature remained in place during Wednesday's presentation and after iTunes 10 became available. Sources claim that Apple went ahead and accessed the Facebook API freely anyway, however Facebook eventually blocked Ping, leading Apple to temporarily discontinue the Facebook Connect feature.
Both parties are said to be back into negotiations, possibly to incorporate a more "robust" Facebook Connect feature later in the future.
"Facebook believes in connecting people with their interests and we’ve partnered with innovative developers around the world who share this vision," Facebook said in a statement. "Facebook and Apple have cooperated successfully in the past to offer people great social experiences and we look forward to doing so in the future."
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Probably not a bad idea for Facebook to block them until Apple gets a hold on all the scams and spam.
Wait..... they probably never will.
"Onerous terms" are quite lopsided coming from the CEO of a company that insists on unidirectional EULAs.
hmm, actually it looks like apple wants a piece of the social pie
but if im right, facebook will probably release their own version of this, and keep the upper hand
Theres gotta be a way stop those spammers...
On topic: Isn't this grounds for a lawsuit? Apple asked Facebook if it could use it's APIs for a specific purpose, Facebook effectively said no, then Apple did it anyway. They got sued over a similar issue with the iPhone name...
Also, it seems a bit weird to call them an API, but I suppose thats the best fit. How about a new term? Maybe OWI (Open Web Interface) ?
This is why I don't do Apple nor Facebook.
Just update my Itunes and tried out their ping. It's pretty good and having the ability to add friends from facebook will be great.
Uh oh, Drama!11!!
Both companies are a complete joke.
yes i quite agree, i hope the spammers and hackers take them both down in utter iflames
"Please Facebook, let us steal your user base from you by integrating facebook friends with Ping."
Typical Apple, wants everything, gives nothing. Don't like it? Jobs will just tell you to piss off.
Apple at its best!
"They blocked us? Who the hell cares. Just use it anyway."
Apple is going to get SUED. Someone has already trademarked Ping.
LOL, so let me get this straight. Facebook has policies in place for accessing its API. Apple wanted to work around those policies, but couldn't come to an agreement with Facebook, so in the end, they jailbroke facebook did it anyway and then were surprised when they got banned? Gosh, I guess it doesn't feel so great to get bullied yourself, now does it Apple?
"Onerous terms" are quite lopsided coming from the CEO of a company that insists on unidirectional EULAs.
Exactly. Too bad the unknowing/ignorant general public continues to buy from him.
Apple is going to get SUED. Someone has already trademarked Ping.
When was the last time that Apple chose an original name?
good! it was time for apple to take the bite - pun intended.
REVENGE UNLEASHED!!!!
Read guys. It says the API is typically open, meaning Apple (or anyone else) has access in the first place without permission. However, Facebook denied Ping because it was asking for excessive access to Facebook which is not allowed. When Apple did not conform to the requests of Facebook, they were then blocked. Apple didn't have to do any "jail-breaking" or any work around to use Facebook Connect.
I'm surprised the apple goon squad hasn't broken in to facebook central and forced the service agreement.
Apple just got their new product line handed to them, the iDrama - better entertainment than you can ever find elsewhere.
Apple is going to get SUED. Someone has already trademarked Ping.
Yeah, any command line console lol jokes
When was the last time that Apple chose an original name?
Maybe they should rename it to iPing
Maybe
Apple vs. FB ?? I'm taking bets!
Yeah, any command line console lol jokes
http://www.ping.com/
Next up: "Jobs' Head Smashed in by Disgruntled Golf Club Manufacturer CEO Over Name Dispute with New Line of Irons"
yes, kill apple !
@ Agges and all
I like the idea of iDrama. But it should be a comedy...i it being a bit like a mix of "the office" and in the "think of it"