With the presence of iPad accessories like the iPad charging station and the USB 3.0 docking station, can apps be after far behind? The thing about apps is that some of them are useful, some of them we use for pure entertainment, and some are present in our devices because of "peer pressure" - as in everybody has it, so we download or by it even though we don't have really no use for it. But do you have those risque apps - apps that have become controversial and must-owns because of their functions? If you don't, then, here are three to keep you up to speed:
Yik Yak
People who were looking for an app that dared users to be brief like Twitter while also having the convenience of your messages disappearing like SnapChat would hve loved Yik Yak. This location-based app builds a social chat room among up to 500 people who would remain anonymous but in close proximity with each other through GPS tracking. Yi Yak within 4 months of its establishment, picked up more than 100,000 users among college students of the East Coast.
The app was only available to users over 17 years old, as the developers of the app realized that it would require maturity among users not to turn it into a waste dump of foul comments and possibly criminal messages to anonymous people. Also, the app has been at the center of a lot of complaints about users being ganged up and bullied on by groups who rely on the fact that the hurtful messages tend to disappear seconds within the posting of the message. Also, unless the tablet or smartphone has some sort of parental control, there was no way for the app to restrict anyone below 17 to sign up unless expressively stated in his or her tablet's profile.
Buzzed and Tipsy
Buzzed and Tipsy was one great app for people who want to have loads of fun without having to face the consequences later. That's because the app allows the user to located where cop checkpoints for DUI are. So, if you had a bit much to drink in the club or at a party you attended and you still think you can drive yourself home, if only the law has more linient guidelines in alcohol levels for drivers, then just turn on the app. It will inform you of where the DUI checkpoints are so you can avoid them and use routes that are "safer" for you to drive with a little more abandon. But then, current lightning USB cable owners won't be able to enjoy the app anymore since it was removed by Apple in its app store shortly after it was released.
SnapChat
Of course, if the discussion is regarding which is reigning king of risque apps, it won't be complete without proclaiming SnapChat as the winner. For those who have been living under a rock, here's how it works: SnapChat allows you to send pictured which the recipient can view for only 10 seconds, as it will be deleted on the latter's device and will end up on the developer's servers only. This means that possibly libelous text messages and risky nude pictures can be sent through the app without the sender worrying about being gotten back on, because the text or picture will not be available anymore. But take note for recipients: You can still take a screenshot of the text or picture. That means any inappropriate text or picture sent through SnapChat can still land those not that smart in prison.
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