Apps make everyday life easier. In today’s society, apps make it easier to connect, learn, relax, shop, and much more.

More than 592 million apps are downloaded each day around the globe, thanks to their incredible variety and usefulness. Apps can help you with everything from tasks like grocery shopping to more exciting activities like meeting new people.

If you’re fairly new to apps, get ready to learn the answers to 3 basic questions:

• What is an app?
• Where do I get apps?
• What things can apps do?

What is an app?

An app is a software program that allows you to perform a certain amount of tasks. Apps can be found on several devices such as computers, tablets, smartphones, smart-watches, and even your TV.

Where do I get apps?

Several apps come preinstalled on devices, but if you don’t want any apps that are already on there you can uninstall them. For example, on any Android devices (Google’s OS), there are typically Google apps that are preinstalled. To find and download new apps, you would simply visit the app store and download whatever app suits your specific need.

What things can apps do?

Apps can do practically anything. They can perform various functions, which is why you might be familiar with the phrase, “There’s an app for that”. There are apps to help you keep track of your appointments, manage your money, play games during your free time, support your health goals, etc. Name something and surely there is an app for it.

Now that you know the essential background to apps, download a new app to try!