Mobile App

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Definition

An application specifically designed to run on smartphones and tablets. Like pocket-sized tools that you can use anywhere.

Real-World Example

Instagram, Uber, and WhatsApp are mobile apps that let you share photos, get rides, and send messages from your phone.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

“Mobile app” is an application type, not a single cloud service. All major clouds support building and running mobile apps through combinations of services (backend APIs, authentication, databases, storage, push notifications, analytics, and CI/CD).

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