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We know that mobile  computing  is at boom  and everyone  is looking  for  innovative  ideas  to
            expand  their businesses from this  rapidly  growing technology.  Mobile  apps  have never been
            more popular. We are in a technological phase where everything is done from mobile phones

            from entertainment, banking, and education, to connecting to different parts of the world. In this
            chapter, we will learn about apps and their categories.



                       WHAT ARE APPS?


            Apps or Applications are software that run on mobile phones,
            computers,  tablets,  etc. They are designed  to perform a
            specific task or function to make users more productive and
            assist them with personal tasks.

            There are many app development software available on the
            Internet. Some  of them  are free and paid  which offer us a
            platform for mobile app development.




                     iOS AND ANDROID

            Most smartphones run on iOS or Android.

               iOS is an operating system developed by Apple and is used on iPhones and iPads only.

               Android is also a type of operating system developed by Google and is used on smartphones
              and tablets.



                      FEATURES OF MOBILE APPS


            Mobile phones give us the freedom to communicate anywhere and anytime. They are used widely
            in our day-to-day lives equipped with features like an MP3 player, high-resolution cameras, high
            sound quality, 5G technology, Internet surfing, etc.

            There are thousands of apps, designed to run on smartphones and tablets to perform a specific
            task. Some of the important features of apps are:

                user-friendly                       easy to design
              interactive                           easy to understand




                      TYPES OF MOBILE APPS


            Mobile apps are divided into three types: Native Apps, Web Apps and Hybrid Apps. Let’s learn
            about them in detail.




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