What is the Melon App? Description: The Melon app (manufacturer’s site) is a video chat app that allows people from all over the world to connect by just tapping a button. Users can chat with as many different individuals as they like and the app records a […]
What is the Private Photo Vault App? Description: On the surface, this application looks like a calculator but if you put in passcode it will open up a private area. All files are securely stored in the App and remain completely private and confidential. Category: Photo
What is the Jott app? Description: The concept behind Jott is genius, allowing teens to communicate with each other without a cell signal or Wi-Fi, using a Bluetooth low-energy or a router that’s within 100 feet to create something called a “mesh network” on smart
Periscope is shut down as of April 1, 2021. Updated April 1, 2021 What is the Periscope App? Description: Periscope is one of many new live-streaming apps, similar to YouNow and Meerkat. The app is now owned by Twitter (purchased for $100M in March 2015) and allows
What is the Whisper app? Description: A way to anonymously share feelings with pictures and words, and if so desired, connect with individuals through a messaging option. The APP store description says this, “build lasting, meaningful relationships in a community built around trust and honesty,” which
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What is the Tumblr App? Description: Tumblr is sometimes touted as a micro-blogging platform, but as it says on its own website, “Tumblr lets you effortlessly share anything,” including text, photos, videos, links, music, with complete customization capability. As of March 1, 2015, Tumblr hosts over
What is the Tinder App? Description: Tinder is a meet and date app. According to the App store description, “Tinder is how people meet. It’s fun, free and effective….there are more than 26 million matches made on Tinder.” Although there is a “gotinder.com” website, the
Is the Pinterest App Safe for Kids? A complete app review for awesome parents Pinterest App Details: Description: One of the most popular social media sites on the planet right now, where people “pin” creative ideas on their “boards” which are shared. Pinterest