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This goes beyond videos taking an instant to load, and video calls being smoother than ever. These health devices can monitor your body in real-time and send out an alert to the nearest healthcare center in case of an emergency.

2. Apps Designed for Specific Devices

While no one is excited about a flip phone, though it does make us nostalgic people have raved about the release of foldable smartphones in the market. App developers will have to consider these devices when optimizing their applications for mobile.

Another device that developers need to watch out for is wearable devices. Ever since the launch of Fitbit wearable devices have been on the rise. While Apple, Samsung, and Garmin are leading players it does not mean the market won't get more even competitive soon.

Wearable tech is becoming more and more fashionable with each aesthetic update and people who may not see themselves donning these are switching fast

3. Apps for the Integration of IoT

Everyone has been buzzing about the Internet of Things for quite some time. But it is now that we shall see it thrive at the fastest pace yet.

IoT refers to an increasing number of devices being connected to the internet. Smart home devices are the perfect example. They offer seamless control and convenience to the consumer. It is predicted that apps that for example control the appliances in your house are going to be in vogue.

It is estimated that by 2021 the global market for the Internet of Things will cross 200 billion. Some of the industries to keep an eye on are household appliances, healthcare, and automobiles

4. Beacon Technology

Beacon technology has transmitters relaying data to smart devices in order to boost the performance of marketing based on location. Beacons are able to search the users who may have searched for your product and what action they took.

Beacon technology is expected to be integrated with apps to streamline marketing campaigns.

5. The Rise in Cloud-Based Tech

Though cloud technology has been around for a while, it took a decade for most to embrace it. As it is slowly making its way to more homes and offices it will come as no surprise if more applications were integrated with cloud services to enhance experiences and make the app more efficient

6. Augmented Reality

AR is more than just a tool for creating interactive worlds that are entertaining. As opposed to virtual reality, augmented reality enhances visuals in the real world.

While Pokemon Go and Google Live View have paved the way for AR in apps, there are plenty of ways you can use it in your application. For example, you can use it in learning apps and training programs.

Adapting to augmented reality is going to be a strength for content creators. AR made it to the app design trends radar for its massive potential to be used in different industries such as beauty, fashion, and furniture.

7. Better App Security

Security breaches in a mobile app can lead to the loss of important data such as work, or confidential information and can even result in theft of money and many other problems for users.

Cyber security has become more critical where users are wary of the networks they decide to connect to but so is app security and privacy.

8. Mobile Commerce and Mobile Wallets

Earning revenue via mobile is starting to become a focal point in many businesses’ monetization strategies. So much so that it is also a top feature when pitching app functionality in an app business plan to prospective investors.

We are slowly coming to a point where you definitely need mobile commerce in order to stay competitive in any industry. To put it into perspective, right now every new business that pops up, or a small business that exists is in direct competition with juggernauts like Amazon.

It is estimated that 72.9% of all eCommerce sales will be derived from mobile devices in the year 2021 alone.

Furthermore, mobile payments are a growing preference among both consumers and retailers. However, this demand is not synonymous with all payment options. For example, 24% of American smartphone users use Walmart Pay, 13% use Apple Pay, while 5% use Samsung Pay.

This goes to show that it is not just about the convenience of online payment but the features such as loyalty programs, and other offers that are provided with a mobile wallet.

9. Predictive Design

Predictive analytics track user behavior in order to complete the pattern next time so that they would not have to repeat themselves or that they can save time with the information that the analytics fished for them.

However, this can be used to market and influence the decisions of a customer, by offering predictive options that they “might” make.

10. Artificial intelligence

Sure AI has introduced to mobile application development a long time ago. But did you know that it is only recently that we were able to actually start using these advanced technologies in ways that can be commercialized?

The most common example of AI remains Alexa and Siri. But the possibilities are endless. Apple released its Core ML 3, which is meant to allow app developers to embed artificial intelligence into apps.

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