Two-step Verification, n; A process that adds an extra layer of security to your private accounts by asking for secondary authentification of your identity. This process is used by most cloud services, including Gmail, Apple, and Dropbox. By enabling two-step verification, it…
Depending on your event or group, an open News Feed page might not be the easiest thing to control. There are a few different ways to take control of the page, and a few useful ideas for making use…
Near Field Communication (NFC), n; A short-range wireless field that allows for communication between two objects. NFC is used in mobile devices to allow for over-the-air transfer of information, including mobile payments. The newest iPhones are the first Apple products that…
As we work to make Yapp better, we’ve decided to make a big change to the way that theming works. We’re saying goodnight to our current theme library starting November 30th and switching over to a more modern and technically-efficient system,…
Have a lot of documents to share with your users? There are a few ways to view them in Yapp before we develop a dedicated page for viewing. The best way we recommend sharing your documents with your users is…
Ello, n; A simple new social network touted as the ‘Anti-Facebook’. Currently in invite-only beta, people have been buzzing about the ad-free social network which is making a direct punch at Facebook. Ello doesn’t sell ads or user data, which is…
The fun doesn’t stop after you’ve created and shared your Yapp. Now that you have people using it, keep them coming back for more! Use the News Feed page to send out announcements throughout your use of the app, from…
This summer, we did a lot of updating to Yapp, inside and out. The site and apps have a cleaner look and much improved performance, and we have new features and goodies cranking for you to see in the fall.…
In case you missed the Internet exploding earlier (or, if you were watching Apple’s live stream of the event), Apple introduced a slew of new products today at a hyped event in Cupertino, Calif. The team unveiled new phones, the rumored…
Apple Pay, n; A wallet-like feature that stores your credit cards to allow iPhone 6 and Apple Watch users to pay with a tap. Announced Tuesday at Apple’s new product demonstration, Apple Pay is a feature that will be available in the upcoming…
Hyperlapse, n; A technique used in video post-production to steady camera movement that makes exposure seem sped up. Last week, Instagram announced a new app (currently only for iOS) called Hyperlapse, which steadies and smoothes your videos to appear time-lapsed, without…
Twitch, n; A platform that lets people live-stream their favorite video games, as played by other people. Twitch was bought for $1 billion by Amazon this week, to bolster its place in the future of gaming. Twitch is often used by…
