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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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