Introduction to Apps

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Welcome, ! My name is Stephen, and today we are going to be learning about apps, focusing on the Preloaded Apps that come on an iPad. Before you get started check out our first lesson on Introduction to iPad if you haven’t already. If you have completed that lesson, then you are ready to start! Read through this quick introduction before moving on to the first topic.

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There are apps available for health and fitness, finances, music, travel and much much more. Since we are just getting started with an iPad, we will look at apps that come preloaded on to the device. These are some of the icons that will be on the home screen as soon as the iPad is set up and can help with using the iPad more efficiently. These are also apps that Apple deemed as an important part of using an iPad. The preloaded app provides you with enough tools to do common activities such as browsing the web, emailing, calling, messaging, note taking, and more.

By completing this lesson, you will gain a better understanding of what an app is, what apps come preloaded on your iPad, and gain a basic understanding of specific preloaded apps.

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I don’t know about you, , but I am ready to start learning! We are just about ready to get started, but first let’s go over some key technology terms. These are terms that will be used throughout this lesson so it is important to familiarize yourself with them!

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Key Technology Terms

• App: is the short-form for “application”. An app can bring new functionality or capabilities to your device. Apps can be free or paid and are developed by both individuals (developers) or large corporations. Some apps can make a world of entertainment accessible through your phone such as YouTube which provides access to billions of hours of videos created by users around the world. Some apps allow you to connect with others through video chat or messages such as WhatsApp. Most apps are available through a digital storefront called an “App Store”.
• App Store: a digital storefront that allows app developers to giveaway or sell their app(s) to users. These app stores are typically owned and operated by the platform companies Ex: Apple App Store for devices using Apple iOS/iPadOS or the Google Play Store for Android based smartphones and tablets.
• Icon: a pictogram or ideogram displayed on a screen to help users navigate the device system.
• Preloaded App: mobile apps that are installed and licensed on new devices before they are purchased.