The Facebook Developer Network has introduced a new api interface to take use of the lately launched stream features, which consist of lifestreaming and microblogging facilities like realtime information and following someones updates. The Facebook Open Stream API facilitates the development of applications, which do enable to display streams at third party sites and to make account updates without the need to be logged in at Facebook.

MediaPost News interpretes this as another step to remain competitive with the fast growing Twitter network and mentions Seesmic as a first service, that will integrate these features into its lately launched social networking desktop application Seesmic Desktop.

Facebook Opens Up User “Streams” To Developers

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