Following in the footsteps of Facebook and MySpace, LinkedIn is adding apps to their interface. Unlike Facebook and MySpace, though, it’s using a stricter standard, requiring approval before allowing it access to the network. This will help avoid an influx of “junk” apps and apps that clutter up a userpage.

Some of the apps include a reading list app from Amazon, allowing users to share recommendations.Among productivity apps, a trip planning service called TripIt, SlideShare allows for sharing of images and information in a slideshow format, online file storing at box.net, and project management with huddle.

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