Application software
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Application software is software that is intended for end-user use – not operating, administering or programming a computer. An application (app, application program, software application) is any program that can be categorized as application software. Application is a subjective classification that is often used to differentiate from system and utility software.
The abbreviation app became popular with the 2008 introduction of the iOS App Store, to refer to applications for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Later, with the introduction of the Mac App Store (in 2010) and Windows Store (in 2011).
Applications may be bundled with the computer and its system software or published separately. Applications may be proprietary or open-source.