Facebook to Give Apps Seal of Approval - For a Price

Facebook plans to start charging for verifying applications built for the social network — an optional process that has upset some developers despite the company’s assurances it will bring plenty of positive benefits. Platform program manager Sandra Liu Huang said Tuesday that Facebook opened the verification process to developers on Monday. The process is meant to increase users’ trust of applications that are posted on the site and to help developers wanting to build a serious business get more visibility with users, she said.