A mobile application, commonly known as a mobile app, is a type of application software[1] designed to run on a mobile device[2] such as a phone, tablet, or watch. Mobile apps are typically classified into three types: native, web-based, and hybrid. Native apps are made specifically for a certain platform, offering superior performance but requiring specialized development. Web-based apps utilize standard web technologies and need an internet[6] connection to function. Hybrid apps merge the features of both native and web-based apps. The development process of these apps involves consideration of device features and constraints, using specialized integrated development environments, and thorough testing. Mobile apps are primarily distributed through platforms like Google[7] Play, App Store[3]e Microsoft[4] Store. Additionally, in a business setting, Mobile Application Management (MAM) is used to control access to mobile apps and secure corporate data. Mobile apps have seen significant growth in usage and revenue, making them an essential component of the tecnologia[5] landscape.
A mobile application ou aplicação é um computer program ou software application designed to run on a mobile device such as a phone, tablet, ou watch. Mobile applications often stand in contrast to desktop applications which are designed to run on desktop computerse web applications which run in mobile web browsers rather than directly on the mobile device.
Apps were originally intended for productivity assistance such as email, calendar, and contact databases, but the public demand for apps caused rapid expansion into other areas such as mobile games, factory automation, GPS and location-based services, order-tracking, and ticket purchases, so that there are now millions of apps available. Many apps require Internet access. Apps are generally downloaded from app stores, which are a type of distribuição digital platforms.
The term "app", short for "aplicação", has since become very popular; in 2010, it was listed as "Word of the Year" by the American Dialect Society.
Apps are broadly classified into three types: native apps, hybrid and web apps. Native applications are designed specifically for a mobile operating system, typically iOS or Android. Web apps are written in HTML5 ou CSS and typically run through a browser. Hybrid apps are built using web technologies such as JavaScript, CSS, and HTML5 and function like web apps disguised in a native container.