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Web: Web apps, or web applications, are software applications that run on web servers rather
                    than being installed locally on a user's device. They are accessed through a web browser over
                    the Internet. Some mobile apps and web apps look and work in the same way, with very little
                    difference between them. One big difference is that web apps need an Internet connection to
                    work.

                    DEFINING ANDROID AND IOS

                 Nowadays, most mobile devices run on Android and iOS.

                 Android

                 Android  is a mobile operating  system created  by  Google.  It is the  most widely

                 used operating system for mobile devices. Both Google and various other mobile
                 manufacturers  use Android for  their  devices. Android  offers  a  user-friendly  and
                 accessible environment. The user interface of an Android mobile looks like this:

                 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

                 very professional, as shown:

                    TYPES OF MOBILE APPS

                 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, an application created for iOS cannot be used on Windows,
                 Android, or any other platform. Similarly, the app created for the Android platform cannot be
                 installed on the iOS platform. Native applications make up the majority of the programs that are
                 loaded on your mobile device. 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.

                 The address book, gallery, microphone, and camera are a few
                 examples  of native applications. Although there are other
                 options for these apps, using native apps is the easiest way.
                 Web Apps

                 Web-based 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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