progressive web apps

what is it?

It’s an app created with Web technologies that − without packaging or signing − can work offline and can optionally be installed in the operating system where it will look and act like any other app.

tech stack

• WebManifest
• Service Worker API
• Push API
• Geolocation
• Sensors
• Camera
• Audio output
• Speech Synthesis
• WebAssembly
• Web Bluetooth
• Web Midi APi
• WebRTC
• WebGL etc ...

STATUS

With iOS 11.3, Apple has silently added support for the basic set of new technologies behind the idea of “Progressive Web Apps”

pwas's on android

pwas's on ios

how it works in android

• Bluetooth access for BLE devices
• Web Share for accessing native share dialog
• Speech Recognition
• Background Sync and Web Push Notifications
• Web App Banner to invite the user to install the app
• You can customize the splash screen and the orientations you want

linitations in ios

• The app can store offline data and files only up to 50 Mb
• If the user doesn’t use the app for a few weeks, iOS will free up the app’s files. The icon will still be there on the home screen, and when accessed the app will be downloaded again
• No access to some features, such as Bluetooth, serial, Beacons, Touch ID, Face ID, ARKit, altimeter sensor, battery information
• No Push Notifications, no icon badge or Siri integration
• No App Store!

PROS: USE EXISTING plaform

no specific app-development