The crowded world of social media apps got squeezed a bit tighter with the introduction of Jelly on Tuesday. The social Q&A app from Biz Stone, a co-founder of Twitter, relies on photos and friends to find answers to questions that may not fit neatly into a Google search, such as, "What kind of flower is this?" Sure, people can turn to their Facebook or Twitter feeds to ask which backpack to buy, or where to responsibly dispose of or donate old iPhone chargers (both real questions currently appearing on Jelly). The technology isn't new. Neither is turning to friends for help with everything from where to eat in Philadelphia to suggestions for an 8-year-old's birthday party.
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Jelly, a new social Q&A app, was released Tuesday
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App emphasizes using friends and photos to answer questions
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Ratings on iTunes are mostly positive, but critics claim app is "pretty but pointless"
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App was co-founded by Biz Stone, one of the founders of Twitter
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