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    6                              App Development

                          Let’s surf

                              What is an App?                                Defining the Android and iOS
                              Types of Mobile Apps                           Categories of Apps
                              Downloading and Installing the App             Developing an App

                       Let’s PLug-in                                                                    Experiential Learning

                         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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