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Pownce API slated for September
These days, the terms 'web 2.0 company' and 'API' seemingly go hand in hand, especially if the company has a climb up the market share ladder ahead of them. Unfortunately, Pownce must have missed this memo, as our own mixed review of the new social status / file and event sharing service criticized the clunky Lo and behold, however, the folks at Pownce seem to have heard the cries of the masses and have promised an official API. Set for a hopeful release in September, the company also did something interesting by creating Pownce API Google Group to discuss some of the design and development aspects, such as what format to use and how authentication should be handled. If you'd like a say in how Pownce should open their doors to 3rd party apps and integration, that Google Group will be your best shot at getting your voice heard.
This official API will definitely make things interesting, especially since Pownce is truly bringing some unique things to the table with file sharing and event inviting / collaboration. The real advantage will appear when a Twitterrific-like app offers elegant, easy and yet powerful control over one's Pownce account, merging the reach of the web with the power of the desktop.
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