With evolving technology, the demands for newer technology adoption in developing apps are also changing rapidly. Plain vanilla apps that solve a specific problem do not work anymore, people want a single app to help them do much more than what they expect. Such ‘super apps’ are already present in the market, examples include China’s WeChat, which has a mix of social networking, payment system, chat functionality, and e-commerce app all rolled into one, and Indonesia’s Gojek, which lets you order food, transportation and accepts payments, besides other features.
In the West, the first type of apps developed was for solving single tasks. Now, most mobile app development trends are based on making apps that perform various tasks that would normally require a host of apps.
Let’s see the main mobile app trends that are going to rule 2022
5G
5G is the new buzzword amongst mobile app developers. Though the 5G launch is limited to a few countries and regions, app developers are rushing to make mobile apps that support this new technology. Researchers estimate more than 600 million smartphones shipped globally will contain 5G, that’s about half of all the smartphones produced worldwide.
5G, which is 100x faster than 4G would help app developers create apps that would be faster and smoother than ever before.
IoT and Cloud
Though the Internet of Things (IoT) technology has been around for quite some time, it is now that organizations are implementing it in the right earnest. The biggest investments in IoT are in security, where companies are looking for solutions to make security foolproof while ensuring lower operating costs, increased connections to other platforms and devices via APIs, and improved efficiency.
AI
Artificial Intelligence is the next big technological revolution when it comes to mobile app development. App developers are using predictive analytics, machine learning, and related technologies to help us make decisions. With the help of apps using AI, it will become very easy for us to make decisions and make purchases without seeking second opinions.
Mobile Commerce
The ratio of online purchases from mobile to desktop has increased from 50:50 to 70:30. Retail-focused businesses have, therefore, focused their effort to make free mobile apps to get more people to visit their e-stores and make a purchase. Mobile e-commerce or m-commerce is booming and will be a sector that sees the most engagement in 2022.
Wearable devices
Wearable devices, like smartwatches and fitness bands, are set to become a big part of daily lives in 2022. The convenience of getting notifications on your smartwatch without checking your phone is likely to be one of the biggest draws towards these devices. Also, fitness tracking through wearable devices is a booming market, which is seeing a lot of interest amongst mobile app development firms.
Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality
Virtual Reality is another sector that’s seeing a lot of interest amongst app developers. When Pokemon Go launched a couple of years ago, it showed the world what augmented reality could do. This technology has a lot of applications in the real estate, gaming, retail, and engineering sectors where virtual models can be of great help to make informed decisions.
3D graphics for mobile apps
3D designs are revolutionizing the construction, medical, architecture, animation, and gaming industries with real-life applications. For mobile app development, app developers are using 3D graphics to give a UI/UX feel that is second to none. 3D graphics give immense scope for companies to create experiences that people appreciate and look forward to.
Summing Up
A mobile app can be made for pretty much anything and any task you need. In 2022, the focus is not on performing the task online, but assisting the user to make a decision using new-age technologies like AI, Virtual reality, IoT, 5G, and others.
