Top 10 mobile app development trends of 2021

Ever since the dawn of smartphones, our lives have been revolutionized in such a manner that we cannot go back. In just a few years, smartphones have become an integral part of our lives. Today, more than 4 billion people around the globe are dependent on mobile phones to get through their daily lives. Henceforth, developments in the mobile app industry are moving forward with lightning speed. Almost every other organization is aspiring to reach the top by creating mobile app solutions due to consumers growing interested in purchasing mobile devices. Apart from that, the mobile app industry is an incredibly profitable business. It is projected that mobile apps will generate more than 770 billion euros in revenue by the year 2023.

However, according to Gartner’s previous prediction, out of 10,000 mobile apps 9,999 always fail. That is why we will ensure that your next app happens to be a hit. In this article, we present you with a list of the top 10 mobile app trends that are going to dominate the mobile industry in 2021.

 

Internet of Things (IoT)

 

Internet of things (IoT) is far from a new concept in today’s world. If you believe that your home cannot be controlled by the Internet then we shall enlighten you. Simply put domestic smart objects such as LED light bulbs, kitchen appliances, power sockets will be a part of the Internet of Things and will be able to be controlled through an App on a smartphone or a tablet, making them act like a remote control. Smart homes will be a great area for the impact of IoT since an increasing number of smartphone users tend to control their home devices with apps. It is also forecasted that there will be more than 50 billion such IoT devices around the globe by 2023.

 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning infiltrated mobile app development years ago. However, AI technology has gone way beyond Siri or Alexa. Many people are aware of the famous mobile application. FaceApp, which earned its popularity due to its integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) which added a filter to the user’s picture to demonstrate what they would look like when they are younger/older. Artificial Intelligence makes regular apps smarter, and as a result, it improves overall performance.

 

Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality

 

Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality are already an integral part of the gaming industry. With that, it’s just a matter of time till this mobile app development trend starts to become an essential part of our lives. As of now, we can see that Apple’s ARkit and Google’s ARcore incorporates features of a mixed reality revolution. In 2021, users can expect to come across various AR/VR-based mobile apps in industries like tourism, healthcare, education, and a lot more.

 

Beacon Technology

 

Imagine if a customer eyes a Coach handbag online but wants to see them physically before purchasing it. However, before you step out to make a purchase, the app on your phone shows you which retail outlet is the closest to your location to find the item you desire. It is not just mere imagination, but with the help of Beacon Technology, this has been made possible.

Beacon technology has great potential in various industries such as travel, tourism, healthcare, gaming, and mobile payments and is one of the most promising mobile app development trends.

 

Folding Display

 

Folding Display is one of the most trending mobile app developments. We witnessed the emergence of foldable devices back in 2019, for instance, the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Huawei Mate X, and the new Motorola Razor.

The folding display brings about a challenge for mobile app developers in terms of the app being able to adjust itself as the screen folds or unfolds.

 

5G Technology

 

Did you know that 2021 is likely to have 3.5 times more 5G connections than it did in 2020? These figures will almost triple by 2022 which means nearly half of the mobile phones will have 5G.

The incorporation of 5G is going to make a tremendous impact on mobile phones by boosting their functionality by a large percentage. As a result, it will enable mobile app developers to add new features to apps without worrying about the app’s performance.

 

Mobile Wallets

 

Mobile wallets are slowly but steadily making their place in the life of consumers. As various economies are now turning digital, many users prefer not to pay in cash or by credit cards. Instead, they choose to make payments through the built-in mobile wallet for instant transactions. Mobile wallets such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay are climbing the ladder. Moreover, a recent report suggests that there were $6.1 billion transactions made from mobile wallets in 2019, and these numbers are expected to reach $13.98 billion by 2022.

 

Wearables

 

It has been many years since the trend of wearable technology amongst users. These devices are available in the market in various forms. Such as smartwatches, display devices (Google Glass), smart jewelry, etc. The best part is that these wearables are connected through mobile apps; hence, users can easily interact with these. Moreover, with the use of IoT, users will also be able to control their devices from far away. These wearable devices can track and analyze body movements, count steps and heartbeats, and many other functions.

 

Mobile Commerce

 

The list of top 2021 mobile app trends will fall incomplete without the mention of mobile commerce. This particular mobile app trend has continued to dominate the mobile app industry since the emergence of Covid-19. It seems like every other day enterprises are launching an application to stimulate sales. It has become more of a competitive need to acquire a business application. It is forecasted that by the end of 2021, more than 72.9% of e-commerce sales will be through mobile devices.

 

Chatbots

 

Chatbots have been evolving over the years. The global chatbot market experiences a growth of 24% each year, and due to the integration of AI technology, their responses are made to be more human-like. Starbucks is also known to have a chatbot integrated mobile application known as ‘My Starbucks Barista.’ Within this application, you can describe the kind of coffee you wish to have, and it will place an order for you. Around 80% of companies are expected to incorporate chatbots by 2021 since users expect prompt and precise answers. Hence, chatbots are amazing mobile app development trends to look out for in 2021.