One of the biggest stories in commerce and technology over the past decade has been the phenomenal rise of apps. What was an unknown quantity just ten years ago has now blossomed into a multi-billion dollar industry. And with over 300 apps being created each day, it’s clear that this emerging industry is here to stay.
Entertainment
One of the key areas in which apps have transformed our daily activities is in the entertainment arena. Whereas the concept of social media barely existed ten years ago, it is now thought that one in four people worldwide use sites such as Facebook and Twitter for socialising and entertainment.
Such sites take full advantage of apps that are able to be remotely used via mobile devices. And similarly, the world of online gaming has enjoyed a huge growth thanks to the rise of mobile gaming apps.
This can be seen in the phenomenal success of games like Minecraft and Angry Birds that cater towards a mobile market through simple graphics and wildly addictive gameplay. And the growth of the online casino sphere through the development of apps by the likes of Europalace has furthered the flexibility in which gamers can enjoy mobile entertainment on the go.
By offering a huge range of casino games from a simple app, Europalace gamers can enjoy access to promotions and progressive jackpots that offer a lucrative way to play games online. The use of apps for such sites helps to further a sense of customer loyalty where players get access to limited offers of welcome bonuses, VIP benefits and even luxury cruises.
Sport
And similarly, the world of sport allows fans to get closer to the action than ever thanks to the latest in app technology.
The Onefootball app delivers an overwhelming range of up-to-date news, statistics and live scores from a wide range of leagues and tournaments, all from the simple and free application.
Whereas cricket fans are more than catered for with the Crickbuzz app providing complete coverage of all international cricket matches. And those looking to emulate their sporting heroes should find hours of fun with the Stickcricket app that allows gamers to step up to the wicket in an easy and addictive simulation of the great game.
News
And few online resources will have gained so much from the immediacy of apps as that of real-time news reporting. The prestigious BBC news app allows users to customise content according to their areas of interest, and the service also offers a frequently updated video function offering the latest on-location news stories and developments.
Whereas the small but perfectly formed Pocket Express app provides a flexible approach to assimilating the world’s news and information in one place – and even includes a highly amusing Strange News section to keep you entertained for hours.
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