If you play online, use a photo editor online or web-based services such as well-known Google Maps, Twitter, Amazon, YouTube or Facebook, you're an active resident of the fantastic world of the web app.
Web applications, also calls only "app", are programs available on the browser and on mobile devices. You connect to Internet services that allow you to perform simple tasks, such as adding Web sites to your bookmarks and check emails.
Will also allow you to perform more complex operations such as share photos, visit cities or listen to music. The standard navigation system that you have in your car is a good example of app. In this app you can receive real-time information based on your location. You can pan and zoom the map, get driving directions, find alternate routes and search for specific destinations.
The web app, in addition to being accessible, are actually safer. Are executed in the browser and you never have to download them to your computer. This way you protect yourself from viruses, malware and spyware. Now you have access to many more transactions and information and access is much safer than in the past.
For more information on web applications, read the booklet 20 Things I Learned (20 things I learned).
