What is a mobile app?
Mobile apps or mobileapplications are specially designed and coded programmes to trigger a
specific action or to accommodate a specific purpose. Mobile games, small
software packages, internet browsers are all examples of mobile apps. These
apps can either be installed by users through various downloading platforms or
can be provided by the mobile manufacturer.
What are different types of mobile apps?
There are different types of mobile apps meant to
accommodate variety of functions. Mobile apps
based on their use and nature can be classified as offline and online apps.
While offline apps are those that can be accessed without having a working
mobile internet connection, online apps can be accessed only with a working
mobile internet connection. Further, the mobile apps can also be categorized as
professional and entertainment. Professional apps are developed with an aim to
provide user the same environment as one might have on the computer to carry
out official tasks. Professional apps
include office suite to read, edit and create spreadsheets, presentations etc.
Entertainment apps on the other hand are those which are developed to cater to leisure
activities such as games, internet, music, videos etc.
Can I download apps in my mobile?
The feasibility of a mobile app depends upon the platforms
on which mobile is operating. Even the process of mobile application
development considers the environment for which it is developed. For instance I-pad
app development team will make apps that will run only on I-OS or mobiles
running I-OS and mobile running on Android OS will run apps meant for android
mobiles only.
Can apps be developed on demand?
Yes, there are certain professionals that provide on demand
application development services. Companies such as Sterco Digitex employ a specialized
team for developing apps on demand.
