If you are like me, a member of the Baby Boomer generation and
someone who did not grow up with phones in our pockets and
e-Readers and tablets by our beds, then you may be wondering
what these things called "apps" are and why should you care? Let
me start with the basics by defining what an app is. Definition:
"App" is an abbreviation for application. An app is a piece of
specialized software that is designed to help the user perform
specific tasks. It can run on the Internet through a desktop
computer or on a smartphone or other electronic device.
Examples: You can download iPhone apps from the Apple App Store
and Android apps from the Android Market. Now that you know what
an app is, you may be wondering how you would go about using
one. How to download an app: Whether you have an Android, a
Blackberry or an iPhone, the procedure for downloading basically
is the same. 1. Go to your app store. 2. Select the app you
want. 3. Click download. 4. If asked, enter name and password.
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