logo
logo
Sign in

Mobile App Trends 2020

avatar
Jack Miler
Mobile App Trends 2020

Emerging technologies have made mobile app development more experimental and flexible. From low-code development to m-commerce, the mobile app industry is seeing some fantastic trends. This blog consists of an infographic that displays the top ongoing trends and what we expect to see in 2020.

The number of smartphone users worldwide is booming. According to a report by Statista, it is predicted to reach 3.8 billion by 2021. The mobile app industry is thriving. Hence, businesses are willing to make their mark on the digital platform with the help of mobile apps. 

As of the third quarter of 2019, there was a total of 2.47 million apps in the Google Play store, making it the biggest app store, whereas 1.8 million apps were available for iOS Apple App store. 

Undeniably, the mobile app industry is one of the sectors that is growing fast. As per Statista, mobile apps are predicted to generate $189 Billion US dollars by 2020. 

Let’s check the trending mobile app development trends in 2020 

Internet of Things integration in mobile apps 

IoT is at the forefront in 2019, and it’s showing great sign of advancement in 2020 as well. Let’s make it simple; any device prefixed with the word “smart” is and will be associated with IoT. The primary use of IoT on mobile apps is to control any smart devices or connected devices remotely. 

IoT apps can monitor readings of devices and sensors, analyze data & reports, manage customer-focused solutions, and enterprise-grade tools as well. 

Considering IoT technology potential, it’s evidence that more people and businesses are going to use it.

A report by Fortune Business Insights says that the global market of IoT, which was valued at $190 billion in 2018, is predicted to reach $1.11 trillion by 2026 at a 24.7% compound annual growth rate. And the BFSI is about to capture the largest market share. 

Also read about the top 4 enterprise mobile app trends, here.

AI and Machine Learning 

Companies around the world are using AI for IT, marketing, finance & accounting, and customer services, but AI implementation is not ending here. The subcategory of AI, Machine learning, is taking the use cases beyond this level. The future is more intuitive, interactive, and offering genuinely personalized experiences. Machine Learning can learn any process from previously stored data, detect issues (if any) and solve it in real-time. 

As per PwC’s report, “Global will be 14% higher by 2030 due to AI-enabled activities. This makes AI the biggest commercial opportunity in today’s fast-changing economy.” 

Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality 

The term Augmented Reality got popular with the rise of Pokemon Go (a 2016 augmented reality mobile game for both iOS and Android). Both Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality is doing well, and they are here to shows new advancement in 2020 as well. Even the recent Pepperfry app and IKEA catalog offer a new dimension to the app users. 

The AR Core and AR kit released by Google and Apple respectively will create waves of opportunities. VR gloves, 8K VR headsets, and VR motion chairs are some of the examples of trending VR-enabled devices. 

The global AR and VR market is expected to reach $571.42 Billion by 2025

Beacon Technology

Beacon comes with great opportunities in the marketing landscape as it minimizes the road between the brands and customers. Industries like hotels, museums, and healthcare are already using beacon technology. 

Beacon are wireless transmitters that use Bluetooth technology to send signals to other nearby smart devices. It helps in exchanging marketing and sales information. When merged with IoT, they open more paths to explore and use it in different sectors. 

Allied Market Research estimated the global beacon market to reach $14.83 billion by 2024

Blockchain Technology 

Blockchain technology is here to create more sophisticated projects in 2020. Decentralized apps are already in trading, finance, healthcare, media, and games, and they are advancing towards other sectors as well. From blockchain in anti-piracy to Blockchain as a Service (Baas). 

Globally finance sector accounts for over 60% of the total market value of blockchain. According to Statista, worldwide spending on blockchain solutions is estimated to grow $11.7 billion by 2022

Cloud-based mobile apps

Cloud integrations already had a good impact on the mobile app development industry. The cloud applications solve the issue of memory-intensive files. Cloud integration comes with a lot of benefits like less operational & hosting costs, improved performance, increase the storage capability of apps, increase collaboration, and productivity. You will see the majority of the mobile apps coming with a more significant database uses Amazon Web Service as their cloud computing backup. 

Additional to the above mentioned trends, mobile wallets, wearables, on-demand apps, and instant-apps will also remain in 2020.

Everything considered we would witness some significant development on overall technology sectors. Collaborating two or more technologies will be into trends. Even, with the arrival of 5G technology, working over the internet is predicted to be fast and better.

Developers too need to be well-read and open to adopting new changes. Companies need to give importance to user behavior and preferences to deliver services that genuinely adds real value to everyday life.

If you are considering to launch your app or planning to revamp your existing mobile app, talk to a mobile app development service provider.

This article was originally published here.

collect
0
avatar
Jack Miler
guide
Zupyak is the world’s largest content marketing community, with over 400 000 members and 3 million articles. Explore and get your content discovered.
Read more