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Web Applications: Web applications (also known as Web Apps) are application programs
                    that are stored on a remote server and accessed over the Internet through a Web browser
                    interface. While some mobile apps and Web apps may appear and function similarly, they
                    are fundamentally different. A major distinction is that Web apps require an active Internet

                    connection to operate.
                     DEFINING ANDROID AND IOS

                 Nowadays, most 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 an operating  system for  their
                 devices. Android provides an easy-to-use and friendly environment for its users. The
                 user interface of an Android mobile looks like as shown.                                    Android

                 IOS

                 iOS (formerly iPhone OS) is also a popular operating system developed by Apple
                 Inc. for its hand-held devices such as iPhone and iPad. The user interface of the iOS
                 looks as shown.

                     TYPES OF MOBILE APPS                                                                      iOS

                 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 types: 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, Windows, or BlackBerry. In other words, you cannot install the app
                 on the Android platform because it is developed for the iOS platform. Most of the apps installed
                 on your mobile device are native apps. These apps are easily accessible through app stores and
                 provide users with the fastest, most reliable, and responsive experience possible.
                 Some examples of native  apps are  camera,  microphone,
                 gallery,  and  address book.  However,  there  are  some
                 alternatives also available for these apps, but using native
                 apps is the easiest.
                 Web Apps

                 Web apps on mobiles are applications that are accessed through a mobile device's Web browser
                 rather than being downloaded and installed from an app store. These apps are designed to be
                 responsive, meaning they adapt to different screen sizes and orientations, providing a mobile-
                 friendly experience.


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