Facebook's App Center: How does it help?

Facebook has launched an application centre just a few days ahead of its IPO launch. Is there more to what meets the eye?

Facebook announced the launch of App Center, an online hub where users can find social apps and help developers get their applications discovered easily. This announcement comes a few days ahead of its IPO launch. What's interesting is that this time, the social networking player allows developers to sell apps directly to consumers, unlike before when apps were free and it made money from advertising or in-app purchases.

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