Below is a small glossary of terms that you should know, along with their definitions.
App – The term “app” is a shortened version of “application”. In the world of technology, an application is a specialized software program. For example, a spreadsheet program like Microsoft Excel can be called an application, because it is a software program that allows you to calculate numbers and create spreadsheets. An “app” is actually a shortened version of a software pplication and it is often even more specialized. For instance, you could download a calculator app to calculate, a tipping app to use at restaurants, and other numeric-oriented programs from the App store, and each has its own specific focus. Note that pple calls all of its programs “apps”, and that apps appear as icons on your Home screen, (e.g. the familiar Camera, Photos, Contacts, and Settings apps).
Home screen – The Home screen is the main screen that displays all of your apps as little icons.
Widgets – A widget is a very small, specialized software program that can be thought of as a limited piece of an app, or a mini app. For instance, Apple’s weather widget displays updated weather on your Lock screen or when you swipe left from the Lock or Home screens. It is very helpful to get the latest temperature information, and the weather widget draws its updates from Apple’s Weather app. However, Apple’s full Weather app, when launched by tapping the Weather icon, supplies much more weather information on more than one screen. Other widgets display on your Lock screen or when you swipe to the left and they include Stocks, News, and more.
