English

Initialism

IAP

1. (computing) Integrated Access Point: a series of access points built into a single device and controlled by a single, multi-channel MAC resident on an array controller. Since the Multi-channel MAC is shared across all the IAPs, only the baseband, RF and power amplifier components exist on the IAP module boards. Each IAP module board contains a maximum of four IAPs (three 802.11a + one 802.11a/b/g).
2. (computing) In-app purchase — a technology used in games and various other software that allows you to purchase virtual goods within the software.
   • 2012, Kevin Hoffman, Sams Teach Yourself Mac OS X Lion App Development in 24 Hours, Sams (2012), ISBN 9780672335815, page 318:

     […] but the metadata and application binary must be in iTunes Connect for you to manage your IAP products.

   • 2013, Will Luton, Free-to-Play: Making Money From Games You Give Away, New Riders (2013), ISBN 9780321919014, page 11:

     IAPs are the single biggest revenue source in all successful F2P games.

   • 2014, Jesse Freeman, Releasing HTML5 Games for Windows 8, O'Reilly Media (2014), ISBN 9781449360504, page 105:

     Crafting a viable and meaningful IAP system into your game takes a lot of thought and planning on your end.

Anagrams

• API
• IPA
• pia, PIA