Mobile

Mobile fundamentals

Terms

6 terms

  • App lifecycle

    The app lifecycle is the sequence of states a mobile app moves through, from launch to foreground, background, suspension and termination by the system.

  • App permissions

    App permissions are the controls a mobile operating system uses to grant or deny an app access to sensitive data, hardware and system features.

  • Mobile app

    A mobile app is a software application built to run on a smartphone or tablet operating system, installed from an app store and designed for touch…

  • Mobile device

    A mobile device is a portable, battery-powered computer with wireless connectivity and a touch interface, such as a smartphone, tablet or wearable.

  • Mobile operating system

    A mobile operating system is the core software of a smartphone or tablet that manages hardware, power, security and apps through touch and sensor input.

  • Smartphone

    A smartphone is a handheld mobile computer that combines cellular voice and data, a touchscreen, sensors and an app platform in one device.