In this modern world, almost everyone is now using smartphones for their day to day activities. People are now searching online for products and services they want to acquire. Having a web and mobile application will surely benefit the business owners in a lot of ways.
From an article written by Rolly Rulete, “Here are the top 5 mobile app development trends set to rule in 2020:
5G Technology
Telecommunication providers worldwide have been priming for the rollout of 5G wireless services since the technology’s initial introduction to the public. Once 5G technology is out in the market, we can expect massive changes in how mobile apps are being built.
The speed of 5G is said to go as fast as over 2 GBps — 100 times faster than 4G. Developers must prepare to optimize existing apps for this huge change.
Streaming apps will be one of the major categories affected as users will experience clearer media and user interfaces. Knowing this, developers might have to consider revisiting and tweaking the UI for a richer experience.
Having a 5G-capable device will also mean uninterrupted, real-time communication, whether that is through voice, video, or chat. This development means a whole new realm of possibilities for new apps to win in the 5G race.
Since the complete rollout across countries is likely to take a few years, developers will have to create and maintain multiple versions of these apps for devices that still run on slower networks.
Chatbots
These days, more and more people use apps such as Messenger and Whatsapp to communicate with their peers. Businesses, such as e-commerce companies, have also taken advantage of that space, making real-time connections with their customers possible by using chatbots. These chatbots exist either within these instant-messaging apps under the company’s name or as built-in chatbots native to their own app.
This year, expect to see the rise of in-app chatbots, as customers now expect instant responses. Experts suspect that over 85% of customer-to-business interactions will be made via chatbots.
This innovation drastically improves the customer support process: automated responses are given to repetitive questions, and anything requiring a more custom response can be forwarded to a human representative. As a result, employees can save time and focus their attention on more pressing tasks, while customers no longer have to endure long waits…”
On-demand services
“On-demand app is an intermediate between customers and businesses of different industries. It enables users to purchase products and services with a few taps in an easy and convenient way. A good example of on-demand apps is Uber and Airbnb.” said Andzhela Angelova.
In 2020, more businesses will be going to the same trend. It is predicted that the revenue for the on-demand app will spike to over $300 billion in five year’s time.
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)
“Aside from apps like Pokemon Go — which caused quite a stir for being one of the first mobile games to bring AR features to the masses — AR technologies are being integrated into all kinds of apps.
In late 2019, Google launched Google Maps Live View, a beta version of its AR map with walking directions. The app allows select users of the Google Pixel to get real-time walking directions via the phone’s camera. Its full launch is expected to happen this 2020 for other smartphone brands.
While VR hasn’t been as mainstream as AR because of the need for wearable devices, 2019 has seen a few new apps that showcase the technology. Google’s Expeditions, for instance, is a travel app that allows users to take VR tours around the world’s most famous landmarks.
Companies like Nintendo are also looking into transitioning gameplay from the real world to VR with the help of devices such as the Oculus Rift and the Samsung Gear VR.
AR and VR technologies are still in the process of being fully developed. Having seen what these technologies can do to enhance the user experience, we anticipate AR and VR to be one of the top mobile app development trends this year and for many years to come.
Expect to see them integrated into shopping apps, real estate apps, gaming, and more.
Internet of Things
Companies like Amazon and Google have capitalized on the fact that people have become so reliant on their mobile phones and the internet to perform simple tasks for them.
From searching the internet for information to controlling an entire home through a network of smart gadgets, it seems like technology has made the impossible possible.
Internet of Things or IoT devices are only just in its early stages, and 2020 will definitely see more companies getting into IoT app development, especially with the advent of 5G. By 2021, we expect to have nearly 20 billion active IoT devices in the world.
Popular IoT devices today include:
- Google Home Voice Controller – A device that lets you control things around your home.
- August Doorbell Cam – An app that allows you to answer and see who’s at your door from a remote location, anywhere in the world.
- Belkin WeMo Smart Light Switch – A smart light switch that lets you control your lights: either through the switch itself, your mobile phone, or via voice command.
- Kuri Mobile Robot – A robot designed to entertain and capture moments around your home through its HD camera.
- Flow by Plume Labs Air Pollution Monitor – A handheld device that monitors the air quality of your home.” as mentioned in the article in Appetiser.
Mobile Payment and other Instant Apps
Lastly, according to WireDelta, “Тhe development of financial management and means of payment has changed dramatically. Starting with the exchange of goods or services and metal coins, continued through paper money and credit cards, to now become digital with more and more payments happening on your phone.
Digital payments these days have evolved into so-called mobile wallet applications. These are virtual wallets that store payment card information, digital money (e.g Bitcoin), and loyalty cards on mobile devices that make transactions and in-store payments convenient and quicker. Good examples are Samsung Pay, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. Due to its accessibility, the digital wallet showed significant growth in the past 5 years and according to Statista, the users are expected to double by 2020.”
Technology is constantly changing. It gets better over time. The trends will surely keep on evolving. It is somehow good to adapt to these changes to keep your business in a trend that people can acknowledge.
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References:
>https://appetiser.com.au/blog/top-5-mobile-app-development-trends-set-to-rule-2020/
>https://wiredelta.com/top-5-mobile-app-development-trends-in-2020/
