Hashflags, n; A flag emoticon corresponding with a country’s hashtag, introduced in anticipation of the World Cup. A variation on Twitter’s popular ‘hashtags,’ hashflags are an added Easter egg for fans following the international football competition. Whatever country you want to follow, you…
iOS 8, n; Apple’s newest operating system, which features a variety of competitive new features. The upgrade was unveiled after much speculation at Monday’s keynote presentation during the Worldwide Developers Conference, an annual event that Apple sponsors to showcase developer technologies.…
If you missed Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference on Monday morning, we can catch you up to date. Here are our favorite app updates from the conference, presented by Apple’s CEO Tim Cook from WWDC.
Mid-Field Wireless Transfer, n; A new method for gaining energy that could wirelessly power implanted medical devices. A team at Stanford led by electrical engineer Ada Poon is pioneering the charging methodology using an electronic device smaller than a grain of…
You know what that stock photo means…it’s graduation season. As college grads flock into the real world, one thing stays constant: their smartphone. So toss your caps and download these apps to survive the start of your post-grad life.
UPDATE: Apple just announced Healthkit (not Healthbook, as was rumored) as part of it’s iOS 8 update. Check out more updates on iOS 8 on our blog! Healthkit, n; A feature of the upcoming iOS 8 that can measure and keep track of a…
Congrats, Class of 2014! Check out these apps from the year’s seniors and graduates. Bryant University Commencement For the second year, Bryant University is using Yapp to organize their commencement ceremony. Their app has listings for all the meetings…
To all the moms, today we salute you. Happy Mother’s Day! Whether you’re loading mom’s new smartphone or tablet before wrapping it up or want to add a few tech-savvy gifts to the mix, check out these 5 apps perfect…
They’re always in the news, but what exactly are the mini flyers? Drone, n; An unmanned, remotely-piloted aircraft. Traditionally, drones have been piloted remotely, like remote-controlled cars or planes, and have recently moved into autonomous technology, allowing them to fly…
Project Ara, n; A Google initiative to introduce affordable, build-your-own smartphones. The phones are built by the owner from a selection of modules that click together and allow each handset a unique identity. The project — which hopes to bring…
