Designed to run on small devices like tablets, computer and smartphones.
They are usually available through application distribution platforms, typically operated by the owner of the mobile operating system.
2. MOBILE APPLICATION
โข Designed to run on small devices
like tablets, computer and
smartphones.
โข They are usually available through
application distribution platforms,
typically operated by the owner of
the mobile operating system.
3. HISTORY
The history of mobile apps begins with
the history of mobile devices and the
first mobile phones whose microchips
require the most basic of software to
send and receive voice calls. But since
then things have got a lot more
complicated.
4. CURRENT STATE OF MOBILE APPLICATION
Native application environment
โข Android
โข iOS
โข Windows phone 8
โข Black berry 10
Non native application environment
โข Phone gap
โข Titanium mobile
5. TYPES OF MOBILE APPS
NATIVE APPS
Coded in objective C, Java
HYBRID APPS
HTML5, CSS, Javascript
WEB APPS
HTML5, CSS, Javascript
6. FUTURE STATE OF MOBILE APPS
โข Wearable technology
โข Google glass
โข Galaxy gear
โข Fuel band
7. CATEGORIES OF APPS
โข There are 33 categories of apps in
Google Play and 24 categories in
Appleโs App Store. And there are
just 7 app categories that have
managed to reach more than 3% of
users, according to statistical
research.
8. GAMING APPS
โข By far the most popular category among types of apps
โข For developers game apps category is the most profitable one.
Examples of game apps:
โข Clash of Clans
โข Candy Crush Saga
โข Angry Birds Go
โข Subway Surfer
9. BUSINESS APPS
โข Also referred to as productivity apps.
โข They hold the second place with the considerable 10% share.
โข Modern-day smartphones are capable of performing many complex tasks on
the run.
โข e.g. Billing, buying, booking, sending emails, tracking working progress.
Examples of business apps:
โข zameen.com
โข ADOBE READER
โข OLX
10. EDUCATIONAL APPS
โข It may encompass a vast field of mobile apps
โข Kids can learn while playing educational game apps.
โข Students may learn out of the class and adjust individual learning pace.
โข Many educational apps are useful for teachers as well for organizing a teaching
process better, educating themselves, etc.
โข Examples of educational apps:
โข MS PowerPoint
โข SlideShare
โข STEP
11. LIFESTYLE APPS
โข It covers common human activities and interests from shopping, fitness
to fashion and even weight loss.
โข Examples of lifestyle apps:
โข Amazon
โข SAMSUNG Health
โข The DailyHoroscope
12. ENTERTAINMENT APPS
โข This category includes chatting, streaming, watching online videos, posting photos and so on.
โข These are the apps that have a tendency to invoke a kind of dependency, they keep us engaged, logged
in, always checking for updates.
โข On the other side, imagination and talent of app creators bring lots of fresh and fun things to our lives.
โข Examples of entertainment apps:
โข Netflix
โข TikTok
โข Instagram
โข Facebook
โข WhatsApp
โข Twitter
13. TRAVEL APPS
โข Travel appsโ purpose as the title suggests is to make your traveling easier,
more comfortable, fun and informative.
โข Some of them can literally guide you through the unknown sites abroad
using maps while some provide translation assistance.
โข Examples of travel apps:
โข Google Earth
โข Uber
โข Google Translator
14. NEWS/INFORMATION OUTLETS MOBILE APPS
โข News and information apps supply their users with the news and
information in an easy to understand layout that efficiently navigates
them to the news of their preference.
โข Examples of news apps:
โข Google News & Weather
โข Flipboard
โข Yahoo News Digest
โข Reddit
15. UTILITY MOBILE APPS
โข Utilities are the types of mobile apps that come pre-installed on your device
and serve a single function.
โข These are the types of mobile apps that are used more often, but for shorter
periods of time.
โข Examples of utility apps:
โข Reminders
โข Calculator
โข Flashlight
โข Weather
16. CONCLUSION
โข These are the most general categories. There are many more
types of apps like sport, digital books, food etc.
โข But the purpose of all mobile applications is to make life easier
for everyone.