Tap an App What is an app exactly App is short for application It is a computer program that lets you do things on a device like a smartphone or tablet Apps are those little squares on your screen Tap one and play a game Tap another and play music Tap tap tap Take a quiz Send a funny photo Apps on a smartphone let users get directions watch videos and chat with friends
There are more than a million apps out there Where did all those ideas come from Often app developers notice a problem Kids need help with spelling How about a flashcard app Of course lots of apps are just for fun What about an app that makes fart sounds It’s been done What’s the next big idea Many apps help kids do assignments at school An app idea begins 6
