Since the invention of the Internet, our lives have become dependent on digitalization without even realizing the rapid switch. From the time you wake up to the time we get back from work, our life is totally confined by the Internet, websites, social media, and most importantly mobile applications.
Whether you need to order food or want to book flight tickets, your every critical decision ends up on a mobile application. As mobile apps are gaining the spotlight, more and more business makers have started investing in the mobile app development industry.
Top Mobile App Development Trends
Prior to getting into this industry, it becomes necessary to be aware of an effective mobile strategy that is simply a lot more than a mobile-friendly app. Moreover, you must be aware of the latest mobile app development is either practiced by the major leaders or are expected to stay in the mobile app development industry for a longer time. So, here is the list of top mobile app development trends that every app developer and a business owner must be aware:
Wearable Devices:
Smart Wearables such as Microsoft’s Hololens and Apple Watch have shown an elevation in transition and computing from the basic to smart wearables. The mobile devices will act as the center of a personal area network comprising of wearable gadgets like n-body healthcare sensors, smart jewelry, display devices, smart watches, and other forms of sensors implanted in clothing and footwear.
Internet of Things:
The smart objects including LED light bulbs, toys, home appliances, sports kit, medical devices, will soon become a part of the Internet of Things where communication will be carried out via apps on a mobile device or tablet.
M-commerce:
The wide popularization of Apple Pay and Google Wallet will enable purchases via mobile devices rather than debit or credit cards. So, the developers will have to develop mobile apps that can process transactions eliminating the requirement of debit and credit cards. Apart from data collection and predictive analysis, wearables even impact a great role in the future of mobile payments and user loyalty.
Motion & Location Sensing:
Getting a person’s location is useful for offering relevant contextual data and services while motion-sensing apps are used for high security, anti-theft, games, and power saving. Location sensing will be used in geotagging, games, vehicle navigation, and fitness applications. Precise indoor location sensing integrated with mobile apps will come equipped with great personalized services and info.
Mobile User Experience Design:
Major mobile app companies including Houzz, Pinterest, Instagram, etc have come with up unique patterns to depict intuitive designs and interactive interfaces. There will be great apps in the coming time that will address mobile challenges like partial user attention and interruption. These apps will come up with functionalities like interactive content layers, circular design patterns, cards, and content manipulation.
IT Application Services play a vital role in the digital ecosystem and have a long way to go in the coming time as well. And the above trends are here to stay in the mobile app development industry, for today and in the coming time as well.
