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…
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…
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,…
April is Autism Awareness Month and we have been featuring an app each week that is loved by and influential in the Autism community. This week, as our final installation, take a look at Mumble Jumble, an iPad app that…
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.
Yesterday, it was reported that a large security bug was found and is being repaired. You can read more about it from the BBC here. We are aware of the OpenSSL “Heartbleed” vulnerability and have worked with our hosting vendor…
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…