There's an open API now, meaning third-party developers can pile on genuine functionality.

A new group called MasterCard Labs is in charge of the Open API program.

Legislation.gov.uk created a database of law with an open API.

The feature was announced as part of an open API Nest announced this summer.

Necessity is the mother of invention, but it helps to have an open API, too.

The open API fostering all the new applications?

Pogoplug has an open API so there's already and iPhone app that interfaces with Pogoplug available.

Basically anything that has an open API, you can stream directly from your GoPro to it.

And crucially, she also pushed to release that data to the general public, via an open API.

That is true, but it's largely on account of the limited information available via the open API standard.

Apple's decision to require that open API standard decreases the likelihood that health IT developers will adopt a proprietary system.

Better, there are a range of applications which tie into Simplenote's open APIs so you can sync with your desktop.

With a newly open API, Google is working with its partners to present even more of that information on your mobile screen.

But with an open API setup, RunKeeper cofounder Jason Jacobs expects a steady stream of new additions to the FitnessFeed every week.

Ma.gnolia Using FriendFeed to Restore Users' Data Necessity is the mother of invention, but it helps to have an open API, too.

Apple also offers an open API for developers who don't want to submit their apps for review and approval on the App Store.