want a thriving business 2016? focus on recent trends in mobile apps development!
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Want a Thriving Business 2016? Focus On Recent Trends InMobile Apps Development!
Mobile apps development industry is successful year after year rapidly as the result of the increase in
the number of mobile users. A recent report stated that nearly 80% of the world’s population own a
mobile phone and in which around 65% own a Smartphone. 70% of the internet traffic is driven by mobile
devices like Smartphone, laptops, tablets, and more. The increase in the mobile internet users led to a
drastic improvement in the mobile app industry. Almost 70% of the website owners own a mobile app for
their business.
WhyMobile Apps Development?
Mobile apps development is securing the hearts of many businesses as it is turning the profit in almost
every industry. To choose mobile apps development for a thriving business, here are few promising facts
The world has moved towards a mobile friendly environment, and people rely on their mobiledevices like Smartphone for everyday activities.
Mobile apps are turning out to be more social with people.
Mobile applications offer on-the-go marketing that results in the reinforcement of the brand orbusiness.
Using mobile apps, one can easily record extensive data that in turn might be useful for targetedcampaigns.
Mobile apps are convenient and easily accessible even at midnight, and also, it attracts the largeryounger audience.
Sales are easier than never before, thanks to the mobile apps development.
What Are The Recent Happenings In Mobile App Industry As Far As 2016 Is Considered?
2015 was a great year for the information technology (IT) industry, especially the mobile applications
market. The wearable technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT) took over the market with a massive
tornado last year, and it is still continuing. Mobile application marketing and app analytics got the
necessary hype in 2015. It is time to dig in the (expected) happenings of 2016. Here are the top 8
upcoming and most strong trends of 2016.
1. Mobile payments made easy and reliable
It has been evidently proven that mCommerce has taken over the eCommerce market. Apple Pay has
already started functioning wherein the Android Pay and Samsung Pay is expected to launch this year.
A recent research found that nearly 50% of the payment or online transactions will happen via a
mobile app.
2. Wearable technology will play a major part
Wearables have started attracting many people with its excellent functionality coordinated with the
fantastic design. Likely in 2016, wearable technology will join hands with fashion to deliver
unbelievably designed devices. The fourth quarter sales of Apple Watches has increased when
compared with the first quarter sales of the same. The sales are going north, and the watch app
market is rising simultaneously.
3. Beacon devices
GPS has now got a new dimension with the increase in the demand of the Beacons, small devices
that can transmit signals or messages using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology. Beacon services
with meet the expectation this year with the wide possibilities for location awareness and customer
interactions.
4. Messaging applications are used longer
Recently, Pew Research Center conducted a research survey that resulted with 36% of the mobile
phone or Smartphone users use messaging apps for communication. Social networking apps like
Whatsapp, Line, Hike, Facebook, Messenger, Snapchat and many other are dominating the app
industry. Apps like this are sure to a winner in 2016 as people expect more reliable and most
attractive mobile messaging app.
5. Internet of Things is the new future
Internet of Things is the next big thing as
IoT is said to be the future of technology.
The below graph give the demographics of
IoTs future according to Business Insider.
Cisco along with its contemporaries are
predicting IoT will also be in the form of
dimmable streetlights which operates only
when motion is detected. It helps save
energy around 70 to 80%. The future of IoT
is bright alongside the future of apps for it.
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6. Cloud technology is always there
It is a well know fact that cloud computing will always be in demand and the same applies for
cloud-based mobile applications. This is because cloud would support the development of small and
medium-sized applications and also allows cross-platform compatibility. The increase in the demand
for storage size, app development is slightly moving towards cloud based apps that doesn’t require
much space from the device.
7. Enterprise applications are improving
2015 showed excellent stability and also demand of enterprise applications. 2016 is also expected
the same but with much more possibilities. Businesses are betting big in having their app to do the
desired task than relying on a third party app vendor. It is expected to be nearly 25% of the native
and cross-platform app developers and mobile app development companies are expected to develop
enterprise applications.
8. Swift programming is the new standard
Swift, a premium programming language launched a couple of years back has captured the attention
of many programmers. Swift is taking up the mobile apps development industry by a storm and many
iOS, OS X, watchOS developers has started using this programming language in 2016 and many apps
like LinkedIn, Vine and Yahoo are already onto it. Swift is going to be a new language for the
iDevelopers.
Author Bio: Digital pursuit is a leading web and mobile application development company located in
different parts of Florida. With more than 25 years of experience, it has a wide client database spread
across the globe that have a satisfied work experience with Digital Pursuit. Its services includes creative
website development, informative mobile apps, digital marketing, cloud services and many other.