Mobile Applications

A mobile app is a computer program designed to run on a mobile device. Mobile applications often stand in contrast to desktop applications that run on desktop computers, and with web applications which run in mobile web browsers rather than directly on the mobile device. The term “app” is a shortening of the term “software application”. It has become very popular, and in 2010 was listed as “Word of the Year”. Developing apps for mobile devices requires considering the constraints and features of these devices. Mobile devices run on battery and have less powerful processors than personal computers and also have more features such as location detection and cameras.