What is a mobile application? Major types of mobile applications

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What is a mobile application? Major types of
mobile applications
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Mobile Application

• An application software can be defined as any
  program or number of programs designed for
  end-users. And the type of software application
  which is designed to run on mobile devices such
  as smart phone or tablet is called as mobile
  applications. These apps frequently serve as a
  mini version of services accessed on desktops.

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• Smartphone have become an inevitable part of our
  daily lives and the apps in there are ones that
  are being depended on to make our life simpler.
  The world of mobile apps is increasing day by day
  in the app-stores. These apps are developed in a
  way to function in both Android and iOS devices.

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Basic types of mobile apps

• Native apps 
• Web apps 
• Hybrid apps 

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1. Native apps

• Native app - created for one specific platform
  or operating system.
• Technology Used - Java, Kotlin, Python, Swift,
  Objective-C, C, and React.

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• Pros
• Better, faster performance.
• Native UI
• Can access device features
• Cons
• Expensive
• Takes up device space
• Complicated maintenance

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2. Web apps 

• Web apps - can work on any mobile device or OS
  because theyre delivered using a website
  browser.
• Technology Used - HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Ruby
  etc.

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• Pros
• Web-based
• Easier to maintain
• No storage issues
• Cons
• Browser dependent
• Internet connection required
• Low accessibility

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3. Hybrid apps 

• Hybrid apps - combinations of both native and web
  apps.
• Technology Used - Ionic, Objective C, Swift,
  HTML5, etc.

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• Pros
• Cheaper to build
• Loads quickly
• Less codes to maintain
• Cons
• Low customization
• Slow
• Demands internet access

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• The mobile applications are available for
  various purposes like to check news, chat, video
  calling, banking, beauty enhancers, fitness etc.
  There are innumerable ways mobile apps can work
  for you. These are developed to serve as a
  shortcut for our daily life businesses.

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