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    HYBRID APPS

                     Hybrid apps are apps that are a combination of both native and web apps. Similar to the
                     native app, a hybrid app is developed for a specific platform and deployed on the app
                     store. You need to install the hybrid app before using it on your mobile. In this way, hybrid
                     apps become cross-platform which means that the same code can be run on multiple
                     platforms. This technique saves the development time and cost also. Hence, these apps
                     are more popular than native and web apps. Some examples
                     of hybrid  apps  are  Instagram,  Gmail and  X (formerly

                     known as Twitter).

                               CATEGORIES OF APPS

                     There are a lot of categories and sub-categories of available apps in the Google Play
                     Store and Apple App Store. These stores contain different types of apps which are further
                     categorised into various categories.

                          PURE       Currently, there are 32 app categories in the Google Play Store and 24 in the
                          FACT       Apple App Store.

                     EDUCATIONAL APPS

                     Educational apps are specially designed for children to make the teaching-learning process
                     more interactive. Children can learn in a play way method by playing educational game apps.
                     Educational apps are also helpful for teachers to organise the classes
                     and various tools required to teach students. Examples of educational
                     apps are Duolingo, SoloLearn, PhotoMath, Khan Academy, Learn
                     English Grammar, Vedantu, etc.

                          Tick ( ) if you know this.

                          ▶  The apps that are developed for a specific platform, device or operating system
                             are called Native Apps.
                          ▶  Hybrid apps are the combination of both native and web apps.

                     LIFESTYLE APPS

                     Lifestyle apps are sub-categorised into several types such as fitness, food, travel, health,
                     leisure, etc. They make your travel easier, more comfortable and fun without getting too
                     worried about what you are going to eat while on travel. You can even book a table at your
                     favourite restaurant.

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