According to a report, there are still 51% of mobile users who within a month do not download a single app. So does this mean this is the end for mobile apps?
Obviously not, the trend is changing and so are the app development methods. Alongside technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Machine Learning, etc. room for scaling and innovation is plenty.
According to Statista, $189 Billion Dollars will be generated by Apps by 2020.
https://www.statista.com/statistics/220186/total-global-in-app-revenue-forecast/
Top rising Trends in Mobile App Development:
Internet Of Things
It is an upcoming technology that will change the way apps are developed and also the way we operate day-to-day functions. A perfect example would be, suppose you go out to a supermarket and you don’t remember whether you have left the oven on or off, the only option for you is to go back and check again.
- We all know how frustrating is that. What IOT does is that it interconnects all your home appliances and you can simply control your house from anywhere. Some other examples of this technology would include home cameras that detect movements in your room and send a notification when found something suspicious.
- A mobile app will act as a medium between IoT devices and mobile phones through which you can interact easily. One more example of this technology would be room heaters, the app would track your location and when found near home will automatically start the heater and will maintain your preferred room temperature.
Also, according to Statista IoT connected devices are increasing heavily
https://www.statista.com/statistics/220186/total-global-in-app-revenue-forecast/
Artificial Intelligence
AI has the capabilities to change the whole user experience. All the customers want a personalized user experience and AI is the best tool for it. For example- Tommy Hilfiger has a ChatBot which helps users to view their latest collections and also gives them glimpses of behind-the-scenes. This makes the user feel excited and also special.
- Another example of this would be Alexa in mobile. This helps users connect to their car easily and have a good user experience throughout the journey. Alexa with speech recognition would help you with things like creating a shopping list, playing books, weather updates, etc.
- AI also helps with the context-driven experience. Suppose you are on a road trip, so the app will automatically detect your location with several other data and then come up with recommendations for your fuel tank like there is no fuel station within 100KM.
- AI has a significant impact on the user experience but is still in the growing phase hence it has a huge scope in mobile application and magento development.
- Wearable Technologies: Wearables are not only a fashion statement nowadays but are also handy when needed. All the tasks possible on the phone are now being made available on your wrist. It helps save time, also helps us travel hassle-free without missing any important notifications.
- This technology has potential in many industries like fitness, healthcare, fashion industry, e-commerce, media, etc. The main objective in all these sectors is to solve day-to-day problems.
- Due to the high demand for digital watches, the demand for compatible apps has increased and the scope for new innovation
Changing Screen Size:
The mobile application should be dynamic in nature and should be compatible with multiple watch screens like square, Circle.
- Lightweight and fast- For wearables being lightweight and fast is one of the basic features a customer would like. Being small in size is a task for developers and also an opportunity to give their product a unique selling point.
- Low energy consumption- Being a digital watch it will always be compared to the classic analog watch and one of the main disadvantages the digital watch has is that it needs to be charged and the main trouble users face is charging now and then. Therefore, a good battery is a must for the long-term vision of a product.
- Advance interaction features- New features like tap and screen open, swing and open the camera, or like responding to voice are some cool features required in the times we live now. Just simple features would not excite users now, you must show them something they can admire and show off in front of others.
- Cloud, Data, and Security- The cloud should be the primary storage data and it should transfer real-time data whenever required so that the watch is not overloaded and run smoothly. Also, this way even if the watch is lost or damaged the data is kept safe. Access to such data should be made biometric or with voice recognition.
- BEACON TECHNOLOGY- This technology uses location as its basis. It enables Bluetooth and then finds all the stores in proximity. Then signals are sent by the beacons in the location and notifications are received on your phone. An example for this could suppose you search “Blue Shoes formal”, so in some time you will see google ad appearing. You click on the ad and browse the suggestions provided by them and then you move on to some other site. Then you decide you want to try the shoes and you visit the store nearby. When you enter the store your phone will find an identifier from the shop’s beacon and the store manager will get to know that the same phone is visiting the store to whom the ad was sent and so the ad driving data could be easily tracked and by using this data he can easily invest more in particular searches.
Out-of-store marketing
Even though out-of-store marketing hasn’t taken off as quickly as some had hoped, it still has a lot of potential for the appropriate firms and marketers who are ready to put in the effort.
Any critical information that you want your potential clients to know can be sent immediately to any receptive devices in your beacon’s vicinity. This may be a simple alert to let the user know they’re close to your store. Alternatively, the alert could be something more involved, such as conveying alerts about current discounts, loyalty programs, and competitions.
Individual product discounts can also be pushed by brands using your in-store beacons.
5G Technology:
By far the best and fastest cellular network that will improve throughput, latency, density, and also capacity. Right now this technology is only available in a few parts of the world but will be soon available around the world. This would impact the apps and will make it faster and more responsive. Also using 5G technology will open the way for IoT, AI, virtual reality, Ml.
The mobile app development industry is fiercely competitive. It is recommended that developers consider the benefits of 5G and construct apps that can stay up with the latest mobile app trends.
- Less Latency – 4G has a latency of around 50 milliseconds while the new 5G reduced it to 1 millisecond. It will mainly help get connected to autonomous vehicles, surgery, etc. where even a millisecond matters.
- Connection Density – It basically means that when in a crowded place your network connects slowly and works slowly. 4G can connect only 2000 devices in a .6Km radius, while a 5G network can take the number up to 1 million
- Battery Life – When phones would consume less latency, this will result in less consumption of battery. It would increase the battery life by almost 10 times which is a huge increase. It will make the user use apps for longer times and will benefit app developers.
- AR and VR integration- Due to network difficulties, developers were unable to fully incorporate AR and VR into their programs. However, 5G will act as a good Samaritan in this situation. Because 5G eliminates latency and bandwidth concerns, apps will run
smoothly. The app will deliver engaging and interactive experiences by processing large amounts of data in a short amount of time.
Regardless of the domain, AR and VR technology will totally transform the present buying experience. Consumers will be able to design or edit products based on their preferences and want using only hand-held devices.
- ChatBots- 4G right now is not capable of completely replacing humans with chatbots. However, 5G technology will provide new synergy for chatbots, allowing for improved real-time opportunities such as faster response, prompt feedback, and so on. In addition, 5G will see a surge in Tactile Internet, where you may control and receive haptic feedback from cutting-edge machines.
ON-DEMAND APPS
In this technological age, on-demand mobile solutions are becoming increasingly popular. On-demand services provide users with the convenience of availability and accessibility with only a few clicks, making them a convenient option for obtaining services.
On-demand app services give a platform
for customers to connect with various businesses. On-demand mobile apps can be found in a variety of industries, including healthcare, financial, BFSI,
e-commerce, real estate, entertainment, and travel. On-demand app solutions are
preferred by consumers because they allow them to manage different services. Grocery, laundry, and meal delivery are just a few of the services available, as are auto rentals, personal health services, and many others.
The customer has many benefits from on-demand apps like
- Provider Selection – The customer has full responsibility and also the choice to select his service provider. The repeated provider gets added to the favorite list.
- Tracking – New feature of GPS tracking is added. It helps the customers track the delivery agent and also the order location with the notifications.
CONCLUSION:
There are already a billion apps in the market and the only way to stand out in this highly competitive environment is to innovate and stay alert with the upcoming technologies, implement these new technologies and be always ready to adapt.
All the parties are in profit. Customers will experience a better user experience and companies will make more profit.
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