Knowra Mobile app Mobile app A mobile app is application software designed to run on a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet. It may be installed locally or delivered through a web browser.
Mobile operating system : System software that manages a mobile device’s hardware, applications, and user interface. It provides the APIs and controls through which mobile apps use device capabilities.
Graphical user interface : A visual interface that lets people interact with software through elements such as windows, icons, and menus. Most mobile apps present their features through touch-operated graphical interfaces.
Apple App Store : Apple’s digital distribution platform for applications on its operating systems. It is a major channel for distributing apps to iPhone and iPad users.
Native app : An application built for a specific operating system using its platform’s tools and interfaces. Native apps are one major implementation model within mobile software.
App store : A digital marketplace where users discover, purchase, download, or update software applications. App stores made centralized distribution and platform review standard parts of mobile software.
Application programming interface : A defined interface through which software components or services communicate. Mobile apps use APIs to access operating-system features and remote services.
Mobile app development : The process of designing, building, testing, and maintaining software for mobile devices. It encompasses the engineering work that turns an app idea into a running product.
Google Play : Google’s digital distribution platform for Android applications and other digital content. It is the primary app marketplace on many Android devices.
Web application : Software accessed through a web browser and delivered primarily over a network. Web apps can serve similar purposes without being installed as native software.
Platform economy : Economic activity organized through digital platforms that connect users, businesses, and service providers. Mobile apps have helped platforms mediate transport, lodging, commerce, and communication.
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