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.

1. ASSIGNMENT#4
MOBILE APPLICATIONS
SUBMITTED BY:
AMEERA EHSAN G1F17BSCH0002
HADIA IMRAN G1F17BSCH0023
SUBMITTED TO:
PROFESSOR EHTISHAM UL HAQ

2. MOBILE APPLICATION
• 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.

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
• Android
• iOS
• Windows phone 8
• Black berry 10
Non native application environment
• Phone gap
• 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
• Wearable technology
• Google glass
• Galaxy gear
• Fuel band

7. CATEGORIES OF APPS
• There are 33 categories of apps in
Google Play and 24 categories in
Apple’s 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
• By far the most popular category among types of apps
• For developers game apps category is the most profitable one.
Examples of game apps:
• Clash of Clans
• Candy Crush Saga
• Angry Birds Go
• Subway Surfer

9. BUSINESS APPS
• Also referred to as productivity apps.
• They hold the second place with the considerable 10% share.
• Modern-day smartphones are capable of performing many complex tasks on
the run.
• e.g. Billing, buying, booking, sending emails, tracking working progress.
Examples of business apps:
• zameen.com
• ADOBE READER
• OLX

10. EDUCATIONAL APPS
• It may encompass a vast field of mobile apps
• Kids can learn while playing educational game apps.
• Students may learn out of the class and adjust individual learning pace.
• Many educational apps are useful for teachers as well for organizing a teaching
process better, educating themselves, etc.
• Examples of educational apps:
• MS PowerPoint
• SlideShare
• STEP

11. LIFESTYLE APPS
• It covers common human activities and interests from shopping, fitness
to fashion and even weight loss.
• Examples of lifestyle apps:
• Amazon
• SAMSUNG Health
• The DailyHoroscope

12. ENTERTAINMENT APPS
• This category includes chatting, streaming, watching online videos, posting photos and so on.
• These are the apps that have a tendency to invoke a kind of dependency, they keep us engaged, logged
in, always checking for updates.
• On the other side, imagination and talent of app creators bring lots of fresh and fun things to our lives.
• Examples of entertainment apps:
• Netflix
• TikTok
• Instagram
• Facebook
• WhatsApp
• Twitter

13. TRAVEL APPS
• Travel apps’ purpose as the title suggests is to make your traveling easier,
more comfortable, fun and informative.
• Some of them can literally guide you through the unknown sites abroad
using maps while some provide translation assistance.
• Examples of travel apps:
• Google Earth
• Uber
• Google Translator

14. NEWS/INFORMATION OUTLETS MOBILE APPS
• 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.
• Examples of news apps:
• Google News & Weather
• Flipboard
• Yahoo News Digest
• Reddit

15. UTILITY MOBILE APPS
• Utilities are the types of mobile apps that come pre-installed on your device
and serve a single function.
• These are the types of mobile apps that are used more often, but for shorter
periods of time.
• Examples of utility apps:
• Reminders
• Calculator
• Flashlight
• Weather

16. CONCLUSION
• These are the most general categories. There are many more
types of apps like sport, digital books, food etc.
• But the purpose of all mobile applications is to make life easier
for everyone.

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