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CATEGORIES OF APPS

                  There are a lot of categories and sub-categories of available apps in the Google Play Store and
                  Apple App Store. These stores contain different types of apps which are further categorized into
                  various categories.



                       PURE        Currently, there are 32 app categories in the Google Play Store and 24 in the Apple
                       FACT        App Store.






                  EDUCATIONAL APPS
                  Educational apps are specially designed for children to make the teaching-learning process
                  more interactive. Children can learn in a play way method by playing educational game apps.
                  Educational apps are also helpful for teachers to organise the classes and
                  various tools required to teach students. Examples  of  educational  apps
                  are: The Weather Channel, PhotoMath, Buzzfeed, Flipboard, Duolingo,

                  SoloLearn, etc.




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                       ▶    The apps that are developed for a specific platform, device or operating system are called
                          Native Apps.

                       ▶   Hybrid apps are the combination of both native and web apps.


                  LIFESTYLE APPS

                  Lifestyle  apps are sub-categorised  fitness, food, travel,
                  health,  leisure,  etc.  They make  your  travel easier,
                  comfortable, and fun without getting too worried about what you are going to eat while on travel.
                  You can even book a table at your favourite restaurant. These apps also track your fitness and give
                  suggestions to improve your lifestyle. Examples of lifestyle apps are: Google Maps, MakeMyTrip,

                  Uber, Google Earth, Ola, etc.


                  SOCIAL MEDIA APPS
                  Social media apps are the medium to connect with the people inside
                  or outside their social circle who share similar personal or professional
                  interests. We can keep track of what is going on in the lives of our family
                  and friends. We can share live videos, post images, and start the conversation using these apps.

                  Examples of social media apps are: Facebook, LinkedIn, ShareChat, X, etc.





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