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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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