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Web Applications: The application program that is stored on a remote server and accessed over
the Internet through a Web browser interface is called a Web application. Some of the mobile apps
and Web apps look similar and work in same way, with very little difference between them. However,
there are significant differences between the two. One of the major differences is that the Web apps
require an Internet connection to work.
THE ANDROID AND iOS
Nowadays, most of the mobile devices run on Android and iOS.
Android
Android is an operating system for mobile devices developed by Google. It is
the most commonly used operating system on mobile devices. Google and some
other mobile manufacturing companies use Android as the operating system for
their devices. Android provides an easy-to-use and friendly environment to their
users.
iOS Android
iOS (formerly iPhone OS) is also a popular operating system developed by Apple
Inc. for its hand-held devices such as iPhone and iPad.
iOS
Suppose Android and iOS were rival kingdoms in a digital realm. What unique features and
powers would each kingdom possess, and how would they influence the development of
apps within their domains?
CATEGORIES OF MOBILE APPS
Apps provide specific functionality to your mobile and tablet devices in a more simple and user-friendly
manner. We use so many apps on our mobile devices to perform different types of tasks. Generally, these
apps can be divided into three categories, which are native, web and hybrid. Let us learn about these in
detail.
Native Apps
Native apps are platform-dependent, which means that these apps are primarily developed for a
specific platform. For example, any app that is developed for iOS will not run on any other platform,
such as Android or Windows. In other words, you cannot install the app on the iOS platform, which is
developed for the Android platform. Most of the apps installed on your mobile device are native. These
apps are distinctly accessible from app stores and offer the fastest, most reliable, and most responsive
experience to users.
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