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How would you categorize the software that runs on mobile devices? Break down these apps into at least three basic categories and give an example of each.

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There are four types of mobile applications:

A) Native apps

These apps are exclusively made for a certain type of Operating System (OS). It implies apps created for Apple devices only or Android cell phones exclusively. Examples: Notes (iOS), Health (iOS), and Wallet (iOS).

B) Mobile Web apps

These apps are not installed in the mobile device but work upon a web-based page. The big advantage of these apps is that they do not use the storage of the equipment. Examples: Financial Times and ChildFund International.

C) Hybrid apps

These apps are the result of combining native apps and mobile web apps. These are apps that were built to be used in web pages but have access to mobile apps that allow the app to take over certain features of the device like the camera or microphone. Examples: LinkedIn, and Twitter.

D) Progressive apps

These are hybrid apps with additional functionalities that may allow the user to work offline. Examples: Workopolis, Umbrella, and HighTide.

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