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CATEGORIES OF APPS APP INVENTOR

Categories of apps are groups that help you understand the purpose or function of MIT App Inventor is a user-friendly tool that lets you create mobile apps without
different mobile applications. Each category helps in a different area like: complex coding. You can design the app’s layout, choose features and add actions

using simple blocks, similar to Scratch programming. It is free, cloud-based and
EDUCATIONAL APPS accessible via web browsers like Chrome, Firefox or Safari.

Educational apps are specially designed to make learning more interactive for The user interface of MIT App Inventor consists of two main sections that you will

children. They help teach subjects like maths, science, coding and technical skills use to create your app:
through lessons, quizzes, e-books and videos. For
example, BYJU’S, Duolingo, Scratch Junior, etc. 1. Designer view: This view contains all the components required to design an
application.
LIFESTYLE APPS 2. Block editor view: This view is the place where you combine blocks to execute

an application.
Lifestyle apps help manage daily routines, health, hobbies and goals, making
tasks easier and more enjoyable. They act as personal assistants, guiding
better choices in areas like health, shopping and STARTING MIT APP INVENTOR

time management. For example, Google Maps,
MakeMyTrip, Ola, Uber, etc. You should have a Gmail account to use the MIT App Inventor. To start the app,
follow the given steps:
SOCIAL MEDIA APPS
1 Open web browser type URL:
Social media apps let users create, share and exchange content within virtual https://appinventor.mit.edu/ and press Enter key.
communities. They allow sharing of live videos, images and conversations and

are also used for business promotion. For example,
Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), etc.

GAMING APPS 2 Click on the Create Apps! button.

Gaming apps provide entertainment,
allowing users to play on phones, tablets or Mobile apps account for over 60% of total
computers. They offer fun, skill improvement digital media time globally.

and competition with others, including
sharing scores on social media. For example, Candy
Crush, Angry Birds, Subway Surfers, etc.

3 Type your Gmail username and password.
ART INTEGRATION ACTIVITY

Create a poster that represents different categories of apps (e.g., educational, gaming,
social media, lifestyle) using drawings, colours and labels. Choose one app from each
category and illustrate its features. Present your poster to the class. 4 Click on the Next button.

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