2. A communications application, also
known as a communication app or
messaging app, is a software
application or platform that allows
users to exchange messages, media, and
other forms of information
electronically. These applications are
designed to facilitate communication
between individuals or groups, often
in real-time or near-real-time.
Communication applications have become
increasingly popular with the
widespread adoption of smartphones and
the internet.
DEFINITION
3. Time-stamped article or
posts, in diary or
journal format usually
listed in reverse
chronological order.
Bloggers (author) use
blogging software to
create or maintain
blog.
Allows users to access
and view webpages on the
internet.
Requires browser
Integrated in most
operating systems
Many alternative
browsers are available:
Microsoft Edge
1.
Mozilla Firefox
2.
BLOG BROWSER
Real-time, online typed
conversation with one or
more users
Requires chat client
software
• Integrated in some
operating systems and
built into some websites
• Included with some paid
ISPs
CHAT
COMMUNICATIONS APPLICATION
4. Online forums where
users have written
discussions
May require a reader
program to manage and
follow discussion posts
Integrated in some
operating systems,
email programs, online
social networks, and
browsers
• Messages and files sent
via a network, such as the
Internet
Requires an email desktop,
web or mobile app
• Integrated in many
software suites and
operating systems
• Available free at
portals on the web
• Included with a paid ISP
ONLIDE DISCUSSION EMAIL
Method of uploading files to
and downloading files from
servers on the Internet
May require an FTP client
program
• Integrated in some
operating systems
• Many applications (such as
web authoring software) that
require frequent transfer of
files to the Internet have
built-in FTP capabilities
FILE TRANSFER
COMMUNICATIONS APPLICATION
5.
Allows users to speak to
other users via an
Internet connection
Requires a microphone, a
speaker, a high-speed
Internet connection, and
VoIP software
Some subscription
services also require a
separate phone and VoIP
router.
Real-time exchange of
messages, files, images,
audio, and/or video with
another online user
Requires messaging
software
Provided by some online
social networks Also
available as a browser
plug-in.
INTERNET PHONE
INTERNET
MESSAGING
Short text, picture, or
video messages sent and
received, mainly on
mobile devices over a
mobile carrier's network
May require messaging
plan from mobile service
provider Requires
messaging software
Integrated in most mobile
devices
MOBILE TEXT
MESSAGING
COMMUNICATIONS APPLICATION
