Project Fi, n; Google’s newest code-named venture, a wireless phone network. Like many other secret Google ventures (Project Loon, Project Ara), Project Fi seems to be aimed at developing smartphone markets; the service is rumored to offer pay-per-gigabite plans and refunds…
We love hearing from you, our users, about what you want to see on Yapp. And, we want to make our app-builder the best possible resource for whatever you decide to create. After talking to a number of users, we…
Our new Android app is here. Yapp has long been available for both iOS and Android users, offering a similar look and feel for both platforms. But, as we all know, Android and iOS are a lot different. So, we decided…
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…
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.
Friday, we told you about 5 apps to download for your prom day While those will help with your shopping, grooming, arriving and partying needs, we’ve got a few tips and tricks for making your own awesome app to prep,…
Lytro Illum, n; A mirrorless camera that can refocus photos after they’re taken. The Illum is built using a light field sensor, which captures direction of light rays in addition to the basic color and intensity of traditional cameras. This…
April is Autism Awareness Month and we’re featuring an app each week that is loved by and influential in the Autism community. This week, take a look at ReacTickles Magic, an interactive software designed with children on the Autism Spectrum.…
April is Autism Awareness Month, and we’re featuring an app a week that is loved by and influential in the Autism community. This week, we’re showing off Proloquo2Go, an award-winning speech assistance program.
Never heard of it? It’s all around. Multi-hop Mesh Networking, v; Using connected devices within range of each other to create a network of connections to the Internet. A mesh network is a web of linked devices working together to provide…
April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day, kicking off a month of Autism awareness. We changed our blog header for the month to show our support for the Autism community with a Yapp-colored puzzle piece, and are planning a month-long…
Virtual reality is the next big trend in phones. eyePhone*, n; An experimental device that melds virtual reality headsets with the technology you love on your phone. Instead of carrying around a lightweight phone, the eyePhone will fit heavily around your…
