Mobile Apps Flashcards
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Software designed for smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches, providing services like banking, gaming, and GPS. They are compact, purpose-specific, and tailored to device capabilities. Dominated by Android and iOS, most apps are downloaded from platforms like the App Store and Google Play, either free or paid, with revenue shared between developers and distributors. The industry continues to grow rapidly due to rising smartphone use.
Mobile Apps
- Convenience
- Personalization.
- Offline Access
- Push Notifications
ADVANTAGES OF
MOBILE APPS
Mobile apps can be downloaded and installed on
a device, allowing users to access the app’s functions and
services at any time, from anywhere.
Convenience
Mobile apps can be customized to meet the
specific needs of individual users, providing a personalized
experience.
Personalization
Many mobile apps can be used offline, providing
access to important information and features even when an
internet connection is not available.
Offline Access
Mobile apps can send push notifications to
users, providing real-time updates on important information and
events.
Push Notifications
- Limited Functionality
- Limited Compatibility
- Security Concerns
- Limited Updating Capability
DISADVANTAGES
OF MOBILE APPS
Mobile apps are designed to provide
specific functions and services, and they might not be able to
provide the same level of functionality as a desktop application.
Limited Functionality
Mobile apps are designed to run on
specific mobile operating systems, and they might not be
compatible with all devices.
Limited Compatibility
Mobile apps can access sensitive information
on a device, and they might not have the same level of security
as a desktop application.
Security Concerns
Some mobile apps might not be
easily updated, and users might need to download a new version
of the app to access the latest features and bug fixes.
Limited Updating Capability
- Native apps
- Web apps
- Hybrid apps
TYPES OF MOBILE APPS
BY TECHNOLOGY
Native apps
