Apps and Mobile Devices

Apps are programs you use on phones and tablets. The word app is short for application. There are apps for games, learning, music, and much more. You can download apps from the App Store or Google Play.

Types of Apps

There are millions of apps to choose from. Game apps like Minecraft let you play and explore. Learning apps help you practice math and reading. Communication apps let you video call friends and family. There are even apps that help you draw or make music.

How Apps Are Made

App developers are people who create apps. They write code, design how the app looks, and test it. Making an app can take weeks or even months. Some apps are free, while others cost money. Many free apps show ads to earn money instead.

Fun Facts

• There are over 2 million apps in the Apple App Store alone.
• The most downloaded app in history is Facebook.
• Some apps are made by just one person working alone.

Did You Know?

The first smartphone was made by IBM in 1994. It was called the Simon Personal Communicator. It could send emails and had a touchscreen, but there was no app store yet!