Quick Summary • Yapp explains the Internet of Things in plain language for readers who want a quick introduction.• The post shows how connected devices fit into a larger tech trend without overcomplicating it.• Readers curious about smart devices and…
Quick Summary It’s New Year’s Eve, and parties abound. If you’re heading out with your best friend of yours who never carries cash (even when you remind them a million times about the door cover or cash-only bar), get acquainted…
Quick Summary Android Launcher, noun;Technically, it’s the homescreen of an Android phone. There are launchers built into an Android phone’s code (which is why each manufacturer can sell its own look), but there are also apps that let users customize the…
Quick Summary iBeacon, noun; An indoor positioning system developed by Apple that can send push notifications to devices close by. It senses your location and puts it in context to push out deals, information, and even enable payments. iBeacon tech is…
Quick Summary Heard whispers about the M7 motion co-processor that Apple’s new iPhone 5S, iPad Mini and iPad Air are equipped with? If you then responded with a jumble of techy words like “Javascript” and “microchip”, you might need our…
Quick Summary Whether your New Year’s resolution is to loose a couple of pounds, get your finances in order, or quit that bad habit once and for all — there’s an app out there to help keep you in line.…
Quick Summary This is a post by our CEO, Maria Seidman, based on a burst talk she gave at xconomy mobile in NY I am not a technologist. English was more my thing in college so that is why I’ll…
Quick Summary It’s been incredible to see the NYC community come together in the wake of Sandy. There are still many New Yorkers without food, heat and power, and they need our help. With that in mind, we’re inspired today…
Quick Summary Most of us know that mobile apps can make life easier, but did you ever think that they could make running your small business easier too? Here are a few mobile apps that we appreciate as a growing…
Quick Summary It’s Feature Friday, and in honor of International Day of Peace, we are celebrating apps for Social Good. Here are our top five picks! GoodGuide: scan an item’s barcode to quickly learn about its health, environment and social…
Quick Summary It’s Feature Friday and this week, we are are highlighting websites that make event planning all the more easy—besides Yapp, of course! Mindnode: in the early stages of your event, this will help you organize your thoughts and…
Quick Summary Ready to head Back to School? There’s a Yapp for that! Student Clubs and Organizations: Keep members in the loop. Trying to recruit people? Stir up some excitement by creating an awesome photo gallery of previous years! Include…
