P2: Describe how computer applications are used by individuals
WhatsApp Messenger is the most common mobile application used by individuals to communicate
with each other. WhatsApp allows users to send text message, send image, videos and other media
such as documents and user’s location. WhatsApp also allows users to voice and video call anyone
around the world. WhatsApp is a multi-platform app, it can be used by mobile phones, tablet
smartphone, PC, laptop and desktop. You can use WhatsApp from a PC, laptop and desktop by
WhatsApp website. WhatsApp was launched on 2009 by Brian and Jan Koum. WhatsApp is used by
young children, teenagers and adults.
Netflix is an entertainment app that is used by individuals all over the world to watch movies and TV
shows. You need to pay for monthly subscription to enjoy all types and genres of movies and TV
shows. You can watch offline movie and TV shows by downloading it. Netflix was founded by Reed
Hastings and Marc Randolph at 1997. Netflix is a multi-platform app, it can be used by mobile
phones, tablet smartphone, PC and desktop. You can use Netflix from a PC, laptop and desktop by
searching Netflix website or install it as an app. Netflix allows everyone from any age to watch. You
can share your Netflix account with your family and friends. You can add your own profile and watch
whatever you want. There’s a special profile for kids and children to watch cartoon.
Instagram is a social networking app that is mainly used by young children and teenagers individually
to share photos and video. Everyone creates an Instagram account using and email or phone
number. Young children and teenagers use Instagram to find friends, you can look for anyone around
the world with a username. Photos and videos that is posted will be displayed on the news feed and
people can view, like and comment on your post. You can choose to private or public your Instagram
account. You can also DM (direct message) your friends or anyone you like. You can DM your friends
any funny post or any post you like by sharing it to them. Instagram was launched on March 2010 by
Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. Instagram is a multi-platform app, it can be used by mobile phones,
tablet smartphone, PC, laptop and desktop.
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