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Activity Sheet – Assignment 1Compare 2 Mobile AppsChoose 2 apps that have a different purposes and using the table below compare the apps.App 1App 2Name of the AppFacebookNetflixUse of the appCommunicationEntertainmentPurpose of the appTo speak to friends/family, To add/delete people, Block people, Share pictures/videos. Watch films/TV seriesBrief description of the user’s requirements.This app is for any gender, Any reasonable age, If the age is under 18 then they would need their parents’ consent, They could use it in their job and make a group chat.This app is for any gender and age, Not really good for a jobUser friendliness (User interface/screens? How does the user input information into the app?)This app is basic until you start looking into the settings, Everything can be found with easeNetflix is a basic app for people to just select a film/TV series and then they can watch.What hardware is required to run the app? This app is required to use IOS, Android, Wi-FiThis app is required to use IOS, Android, Wi-FiWhat interface elements does it haveThese are some of the elements: Home, Message, Privacy/Settings, LogoutSome of the elements are: Browse, Search, Sign out, Choose ProfileDoes it make use of standard operating-system software (e.g. contacts list, text messaging etc)It accesses Photos/VideosThis app doesn’t use anything2. Explain how the features of the two apps affect the intended use, usability and appeal to the audience.App One.Facebook appeals to people who want to speak to there friends and/or upload pictures/videos of themselves and send to friends/family who could be across the worldApp flix appeals people with a wide variety of Films/TV Series’3. Consider the strengths and weaknesses of the apps and suggest improvements to the apps to meets the intended purpose.App One. (Facebook)Strengths:Strong uptime (No maintenance, Doesn’t go into maintenance mode to update the website)Works world wideWeaknesses:Fake accounts / Bots still existUses a lot of data on mobilesApp Two. (Netflix)Strengths: Has a lot of TV Series’ / FilmsInterface is easy to useWeaknesses:Don’t upload new films / TV Series’High priceAble to abuse free trial each month to keep it for free without paying ................
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