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UTILITY APPS
These apps are also known as productivity apps. They help us complete the tasks
like organising our day-to-day tasks. They provide us tools to perform various
tasks like calculating numbers, scanning pages, sharing files, etc. Examples of
productivity apps are Calculator, Square Register, etc.
ENTERTAINMENT APPS
These apps are designed to entertain the users and their main focus is to
keep them busy. They are helpful to fill our time and keep users engaged.
Examples of entertainment apps are Netflix, Amazon Prime Video,
Podcast, YouTube, Kindle, etc.
GAMING APPS
These apps share more than 24% of the app store. They help users
improve their cognitive skills and focus if used correctly within a time
constraint. Examples of gaming apps are Subway Surfer, Sudoku,
Trivia Crack, etc.
COMMUNICATION APPS
Communication apps allow us to communicate with each other by sending and receiving
messages, information and opinions in the form of texts, videos, and audio. These apps also allow
us to see the face of the person to whom we are talking. Examples of communication apps are
Skype, Hike, FaceTime, etc.
E-COMMERCE APPS
E-commerce means buying or selling products on online
services over the Internet. E-commerce apps allow us to buy
or sell products while sitting at home or any other place.
Examples of E-commerce apps are Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm, Grofers, etc.
Life Skills & Values
Self Reflection
Your parents gifted you a brand-new smartphone for your birthday. They advised you to install
Self Reflection
some educational apps to learn new things. Recently, you have been spending a lot of time playing
games on it instead. Do you think there is nothing wrong with using the smartphone only for playing
games?
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