The mobile application development market is one of the fastest-growing and most competitive industries, having seen significant transformations over the past few years and ever-changing trends. Upon the emergence of disruptive technologies, such as artificial intelligence, the internet of things, or augmented reality, mobile app development companies have had to step their game up, so that they would be able to meet consumers’ expectations, which have only increased throughout the years. And part of the aforementioned businesses’ mission has always involved keeping a close eye on mobile app development trends, with the aim of gaining a competitive advantage, and consequently, earning the loyalty of their clients.

Having briefly explained the importance of staying up to date with trends, we have put together a list of some of the most popular mobile app development trends, that are currently making the headlines, and are set to revolutionize the industry. So, let’s begin our tour with a trend that revolves around:

  • Applications for foldable devices

Foldable smartphones and foldable tablets have been causing quite a stir as of late, and consumers’ increasing interest in such gadgets stands witness to the bright future that foldable devices are expected to experience on the market. Mobile app developers have thus, begun to shift their attention towards creating applications that are specifically designed for such devices, whose increase in screen size allows users to enjoy superior experiences. However, building this type of mobile applications requires a special approach, along with seamless collaboration between design, testing, and development teams. Skills surrounding responsible mobile development and design and multi-windows user experience, are also necessary for the successful launch of a foldable application.

  • E-commerce business apps

M-commerce, or mobile commerce, has been thriving and its growth shows no sign of stopping any time soon; it is for this reason that businesses have been investing more and more in e-commerce mobile apps, as to address the needs of consumers. The latter have found shopping through mobile applications more convenient, and have been enjoying the benefits that such an app has to offer. What’s more, a user-friendly ecommerce business app, that provides a personalized experience to its users, can assist businesses in building a strong relationship with clients, who will keep coming back for more.  

  • Touchless user interface

Another trend that promises to transform the mobile app development world, is that surrounding touchless technologies. With the help of artificial intelligence, gesture recognition systems or voice assistance, users will be able to interact with their smartphones with ease, which translates into increased customer satisfaction, that all companies are aiming for. So, it comes as no surprise that businesses have already started to elevate their mobile app game through touchless technologies and tools, that enable customers to perform different operations and actions, by simply waving at their smartphone or making voice commands.

  • Increased security

The mobile app development world continues to focus on finding innovative solutions so that both businesses and clients can benefit from enhanced security. In this sense, mobile app developers have turned to biometrics, which prevent unauthorized persons from accessing users’ apps, and thus, help reduce the risks of data breaches. Whether it’s facial recognition, fingerprint scanners, or voice recognition, such technologies make the mobile app development scene a safer place, much to consumers’ delight.

  • Wearable apps

The wearable technology market is expected to grow tremendously in the upcoming years, so naturally, mobile app developers have begun to direct their efforts in this direction as well. By means of wearable applications, users can monitor their health, analyse vital signs and bodily functions, or just use such apps to collect personal data. With the interest in wearable devices being on the rise, it is clear that the trend revolving around wearable applications is here to stay, so businesses better be looking into the various ways to provide their clients with superior digital experiences on wearables.

Conclusion

Trends in the mobile application development sector have come and gone, but those that focus on providing consumers with enhanced experiences will never go out of style. In this sense, businesses should be leveraging new technologies such as artificial intelligence, biometrics, or the internet of things, to offer their clients innovative and more personalized experiences, through different types of apps, among which we must mention e-commerce apps, wearable apps or those for foldable devices. At the same time, trends revolving around increased security should also not be overlooked, as protecting users’ personal information must always be at the top of any business’ priority list.  

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