Not only can apps run on smartphones, tablets and laptops but we predict the next platform for apps will be connected TVs.

We see a living room where TV viewers click on a weather app or sports app instead of watching the local news. A home where families play a board game together on the TV using the Monopoly app, or stay in touch with their friends with a FaceBook app, all from the comfort of the living room couch. Microsoft Unlikely to Win this BattleUnlike the battle for the desktop OS it doesnt look like Microsoft has much of a chance of winning this battle for the TV OS. Competition over who will provide a TV OS is heating up with Google TV getting set to take on all comers for control of the living room.