The
number of mobile applications is rapidly increasing with the rise in Smartphone
numbers all over the world. Mobile application development presents a huge
opportunity for consumers and entrepreneurs and the space promises to be very
exciting indeed. Today apps are developed not only for smart phones but also
for smart cars, wearables, IoT-enabled devices, connected homes, and much more.
Rise of Location-based services
(LBS)
The
rise in the use of Location-based services (LBS) is an emerging trend with the
accessibility and availability of GPS on all mobile devices today. The key
areas for good use of LBS are location-specific payment portals, indoor
mapping, security features, travel and tourism, retail offers, navigation, and
much more.
Integration
of Augmented Reality (AR) into utility apps
Apps using Augmented Reality (AR)
have widely used for promotional purposes. But now the effective and productive use of Augmented Reality (AR) tools for more useful tasks in numerous
applications is increasing. Integrations such as location tracking, recognition
of words or phrases in messenger apps, social media syncing, product links and
more can also be made use of.
Android
Instant Applications
Google announced Instant Apps
feature that enables android applications to run immediately. Such enabled apps
do not need to be downloaded or installed and can be run with just a single
click. Android applications do not require precious memory space on the phone
for storage and such apps are perfect for quick insight and experience.
Embedded Artificial Intelligence (AI) within Apps
The developers are doing efforts
to introduce AI and self-learning apps which will depend on user’s personal
preferences or location-specific data. The application of these apps will have
a great impact on apps industry. Such services can soon shift from data centers
to on a daily basis used devices such as phones, cameras, and IoT-enabled
devices.
Internet
of Things (IoT) App Integrations
The IoT industry and apps
integrating with IoT are booming very rapidly. Companies related with different
sectors of life e.g. education, health, smart homes, security, automobiles and
more are integrating with IoT advancement due to innovation in Internet of
things (IoT). For developers, such integrations will involve the usage of
enterprise backend infrastructure and complex mobile platforms to communicate
and share data between all devices easily and efficiently.
Smartphone Application Security
The security of a smartphone has
become more critical because of the sensitivity and quantity of user data on it
in the form of accounts and contacts and this security issue is a huge concern
for app developers as well. Apps having in-built security features should be
prioritized, at the API level or with a simple code to access the app itself.
Developers are sure to adopt latest programming languages to provide better mobile features and better user experience.
A smooth and good quality user
experience is the key for all apps to succeed in 2017. The developers should
keep in mind the customers preferences, understanding the customer and
Designing skills for developing apps. Rich media including rich videos, images,
and audio that make apps improved and more memorable are becoming crucial.
