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6 App Development
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What is an App? Defining the Android and iOS
Types of Mobile Apps Categories of Apps
Downloading and Installing the App Developing an App
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Write the names of any five apps you have seen in your parent's mobile.
1. _________________ 2. _________________ 3. _________________
4. _________________ 5. _________________
With the advancement in technology, smartphones play an important role in our daily life. However,
the main function of the smartphones is telecommunication, but now with the help of apps, you can
do many things which were previously unimaginable on smartphones. You can perform various
tasks on smartphones such as online bill payment, online shopping, video calling, message chat,
and play game.
WHAT IS AN APP?
An app is a software program primarily developed for hand-held smart devices such as mobile and
tablet. It helps the user to perform their personal and professional tasks more effectively. The app
is a modern term derived from the word application. Generally, the word app is used to refer the
applications on smart devices such as mobiles and tablets. Thousands of apps are available for smart
devices. Most of the apps are freely downloadable from app store. However, some of the apps need
to purchase from the app store.
The three most popular app stores are Google’s Play Store, Apple’s App Store, and Microsoft Store.
However, the Windows Store is not in use for mobile devices. But can download the apps for your
computer from the Windows Store.
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