Learning about apps in simple terms

We get many articles sent to us, and today is all about apps. There are many smartphone users out there that do not know about applications and usually it is the older generation or those not really that much into technology.

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The articles provider calls this “The Dummies Guide – What is an App?” and explains in simple terms, please do post your comments on what you think about the articles provider knowledge.

An app is the short term for application. This is widely used now because of the applications that are now popular and are installed in mobile gadgets such as mobile phones and tablets. They are either purchased from a central app market or can be downloaded free from official websites of different apps. The apps are designed to make a mobile gadget much more useful other than making phone calls or sending text messages. They are run by software that is similar to the one that is installed within the mobile gadget.

Uses
Apps for mobile devices have a variety of uses from organizational tools, games, entertainment, news, books, video, photo, GPS, motion sensors, maps, or even calorie counters. There are so many apps with various purposes and it is just up to the user to find one that suits their needs and lifestyle.
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Source: Phonesreview.co.uk