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    CATEGORIES OF APPS

                     Categories of apps are groups that help you understand the purpose or function of
                     different mobile applications. Each category helps in a different area like:

                     EDUCATIONAL APPS

                     Educational  apps are specially  designed to  make  learning more interactive  for

                     children. They help teach subjects like maths, science, coding and technical skills
                     through lessons, quizzes, e-books and videos. For
                     example, BYJU’S, Duolingo, Scratch Junior, etc.

                     LIFESTYLE APPS

                     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

                     time management.  For  example, Google Maps,
                     MakeMyTrip, Ola, Uber, etc.

                     SOCIAL MEDIA APPS

                     Social  media  apps let  users  create,  share and  exchange  content  within  virtual
                     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

                     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.

                          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.

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