Top Trends that will shape the future of Mobile apps in 2018

Over a billion smartphones and roughly 180 billion mobile applications are being downloaded per year, mobile app development is definitely a rapidly growing sector. The mobile application market is arguably dominated by Google apps, Social media and Gaming apps. Conglomerates like Amazon and Walmart are using mobile applications for branding and better consumer engagement and app also opens up a direct marketing channel for them. Even the small and medium businesses have started following this mobile trend. Advancements in technology drive Mobile app development which requires businesses to keep a vision and plan prepared for next few years. Some of the trends that can determine the future of mobile application development are given below.

• Wearable devices

Apple Watch and Microsoft’s Hololens are Smart wearables that showed a revolutionary change in computing and the transition from basic to smart wearables and a new way of communication. This new avenue has opened up new opportunities for tech creators, app developers, and accessory makers alike. Modern gadgets like smart watches, on-body healthcare sensors, smart jewelry, display devices (like Google Glass) and a variety of sensors embedded in clothes and shoes are all connecting with your smartphones creating the hub of a personal-area network. 

• IOT

According to statistics, there will be roughly around 26 billion connected devices worldwide by 2020. These gadgets include medical devices, LED light bulbs, domestic appliances, toys, sports equipment, and controllable power sockets etc. These domestic smart objects will be a part of the Internet of Things. They will be able to communicate through an App on a smartphone or tablet, they will also be able to communicate with each other and improve performance with data collection and analysis. iPhone app development is adapting to this change and more and more IOS app developers are creating apps that can facilitate the transition. 

• Enterprise mobility

Enterprise mobility or Enterprise mobile management is a system designed where people can streamline business processes. A person or person can operate and work from anywhere in the world on a centralized custom designed company software. EMM facilitates the flexibility of mobility and time management thus improving productivity and reducing various costs to companies. Soon these tools will mature, grow in scope and will be able to address a wider range of mobile management needs across various Operating Systems on smartphones, tablets, and personal computers. 

The fact that mobile applications are becoming an integral element of the digital ecosystem is undeniable. Consumer apps are in greater demand now than ever before forcing businesses to take mobility seriously. Businesses are adviced to stay aware and updated with these trends to align their mobile application development strategies.