WhatsApp Messenger is a cross-platform mobile messaging app which allows you to exchange messages without having to pay for SMS. WhatsApp Messenger is available for iPhone, BlackBerry, Windows Phone, Android and Nokia.
https://www.whatsapp.com/download/
In April 2015 VMware announced two new enterprise projects focused on securely working with cloud-native apps, Project Lightwave and Project Photon. Project Lightwave is an open-source solution that delivers identity and access management services for providing enterprise-level security for cloud-native apps.
http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/C/cloud-native-app.html
As is the case with most things tech, the honest answer to the debate question is it depends.. We've put together this list of arguments -- five for HTML5 and five for native apps -- to help frame the debate.
http://www.informationweek.com/mobile/mobile-applications/html-5-vs-native-apps-whats-best-for-developers/d/d-id/1322760
On Tuesday, WhatsApp launched its first-ever native desktop app — a simple step that makes sharing emoji with your friends a lot easier to hide from your boss behind a dozen web browser windows. The app is available on both Windows 8 and Mac OS 10.9 or above, the company said in a blog post. It's simple to set up. Download the desktop app, select your operating system, scan a QR code from your phone under the WhatsApp Web tab, and it will load your existing conversations. Usage is largely the same as on mobile — you'll be able to share photos in the same way, among other functions.
http://mashable.com/2016/05/11/whatsapp-desktop-app/
Native Mobile App. A native mobile app is a smartphone application that is coded in a specific programming language, such as Objective C for iOS and Java for Android operating systems. Native mobile apps provide fast performance and a high degree of reliability. They also have access to a phone's various devices, such as its camera and address book.
https://www.techopedia.com/definition/27568/native-mobile-app
Despite the growing popularity and acceptance of HTML5, debate rages on about whether an HTML5 Web application or a native platform application is the best solution for your project team. We've put together this list of arguments -- five for HTML5 and five for native apps -- to help frame the debate.
http://www.informationweek.com/mobile/mobile-applications/html-5-vs-native-apps-whats-best-for-developers/d/d-id/1322760
The new desktop app is available for Windows 8+ and Mac OS 10.9+ and is synced with WhatsApp on your mobile device. Because the app runs natively on your desktop, you'll have support for native desktop notifications, better keyboard shortcuts, and more. To download the app, visit https://www.whatsapp.com/download from your desktop browser. Then, open the app and scan the QR code using the WhatsApp app on your phone (look for WhatsApp Web menu under Settings). Just like WhatsApp Web, the new desktop app lets you message with friends and family while your phone stays in your pocket.
https://blog.whatsapp.com/10000621/Introducing-WhatsApps-desktop-app
Today we're introducing a desktop app so you have a new way to stay in touch anytime and anywhere - whether on your phone or computer at home or work. Like WhatsApp Web, our desktop app is simply an extension of your phone: the app mirrors conversations and messages from your mobile device.
https://blog.whatsapp.com/10000621/Introducing-WhatsApps-desktop-app
Choosing native app would be best when you have to use the native features of the smartphone like camera,GPS, maps,etc. Native app could be installed directly on a mobile app and the developer can develop separate app version for every mobile device.
http://www.informationweek.com/mobile/mobile-applications/html-5-vs-native-apps-whats-best-for-developers/d/d-id/1322760
Debate rages on about whether an HTML5 Web application or a native platform application is the best solution for your project team. We've put together this list of arguments -- five for HTML5 and five for native apps -- to help frame the debate. 1 of 11. (Image: ishtihos via Pixabay)
http://www.informationweek.com/mobile/mobile-applications/html-5-vs-native-apps-whats-best-for-developers/d/d-id/1322760
what's a native app
A native application is a smartphone application that is coded in a specific programming language, such as Objective C for iOS and Java for Android operating systems.