1. What an “app”is.
It’s a software program that you can get on your mobile phone device.
2. What you need to download and use an app.
You need a mobile phone that is able to connect to the internet like a smartphone or a mobile phone that has a built in android market app.
3. What types of data apps can access.
Phone and email access, Call logs, internet data, calendar data, data about the devices location, the devices unique IDs, information about how you use the app itself
4. Why some apps collect location data.
They collect location data for coupons and local maps that you may need in your area.
5. Why some apps are free.
For advertisement of your company
6. Why some apps have advertisements.
So the developers of the apps can give you a lower cost for the app and so it possibly increases the people that might want to use the app.
7. How app makers are able to customize advertisements to your specific interests.
They get information from the add networks that post ads on apps that help them find the best interest the people want
8. Why you should keep your apps updated.
Because it helps keep your information protect and keep your mobile phone protected from malware and viruses
9. Whether you can trust reviews about apps.
Some app reviews you can trust by the most positive comments made by users, but a lot of them you can’t trust because the company that posted the app normally adds a positive comment to get you to download the app.
This isn't exactly complete information. Just so you know, there are many different types of apps and they aren't just restricted to being used on mobile phones. Also, it would have been nice if you had used more than one source for your response, and put things more in your own words.
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