4. Features of an 'App'

  • There are two forms of app - native and web
  • A native app is written in the specific computer language of the device
  • A native app needs to be re-coded to run on a different device
  • A web app runs within the mobile browser
  • A web app is slower than a native app because there is browser code interpreting the actions required
  • A web app can run on a number of devices without needing to be re-coded
  • An app connects to an online server in order to carry out some of its functions.
  • There are many free apps but also paid-for apps.

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