Facebook War on Apps

CNET have reported that Facebook has begun to shut down iPhone applications which it believes infringe its trademarks by using the company's name or logo. All the applications concerned interact with Facebook to provide an enhanced interface.

"Emoti for Facebook" for example now gives an error when being used as the application has been cut off.

It seems that just having the letter "F" in the icon is likely to render you disconnected, and if it hasn't already happened then it's only a matter of time.

Facebook have issued the following statement to CNET,

"We ensure that applications that access Facebook user data adhere to Facebook Platform policies ... Those applications that do not comply are subject to enforcement."