If you have recently purchased a smartphone, the world of mobile applications, a.k.a mobile apps might seem confusing to you. Here’s a quick look at the origin and evolution of mobile applications and how they can make your life more convenient.
What Are Mobile Applications?
Mobile applications are Internet-based applications that are meant to function on wireless mobile gadgets such as PDAs or smartphones. Over the past few years, they have become extremely popular, especially with people on the go who always want to remain connected. Examples of basic mobile applications include email for mobiles, games and instant messaging services.
Whose Idea Was It?
Apple Inc., the electronics and software giant is generally credited with conceptualizing mobile applications and transforming them into mainstream phenomena. With over a thousand applications in its ‘Applications Store’, Apple Inc. literally has “applications for everything” – be it food guides, recipes, sports, news, stock market, music creation, radio, fitness, and even academic lectures and libraries.
What Are Some of the Most Popular Mobile Applications?
Mobile applications can vary in popularity depending on the device used to access them. Some of the most popular are social media apps, photo sharing apps, music apps, digital games, and so on.
Okay, So What’s It Going to Cost Me?
Depending on your smartphone and service provider, you can get many mobile applications for free! For example, about 25% of all iPhone applications are free for users. Most paid-for downloadable mobile applications are low cost.
