appcontroller
nounUK /ˈæp kənˌtrəʊlə/
US /ˈæp kənˌtroʊlər/
A tool that helps you start and manage other programs on a computer or phone.
The appcontroller lets you open all your favorite games from one screen.
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2. A person whose job is to oversee the applications used by a company.
The appcontroller checked that every team had the right software.
3. A part of a system that decides which app should run next.
The appcontroller switched to the music app when the game closed.
4. A small program that keeps track of other apps and their updates.
Our appcontroller reminded us to update the drawing app.