One thing you may notice if you download Hotels.com’s iPhone app is that it’s not much of an app at all. And since it’s free, that’s not really a big deal. However, it makes for interesting speculation about how third-party apps could act more like native iPhone apps.

You see, when you open the Hotels.com app, you’re presented with a button to “Find Hotels Near Me.” Once you press it, you’re whisked off to the Hotels.com website—its website specifically customized for the iPhone. Pretty neat, huh?

Once on the website, you can find a hotel and book a room without running into any issues. Imagine that! An app without issues! There may not be much app included in this app, but that doesn't make it any less convenient or useful.

[via Inside iPhone]