Top 7 Trends Suggesting Android App Development is Heading into the Future

Whether it is about shopping, food orders, saving money, or cab hiring, Android devices can now do anything and everything. With a number of apps, the phone has simplified our daily tasks, and helped countless people embrace technology. Apps are now making ubiquitous presence. But the latest trends of Android app development will now dictate the mobile app market:

1.       Faster Mobile Development:

Companies are trying to adjust their pacing with the demand for mobile apps. They are competing against each other. Now mobile app developers are trying to get the duration of the entire development life cycle down, by cutting down the time between the conceptualization of the app and its realization. One can expect several rapid app development tools in vogue today as many companies are looking forward to meet consumer’s requirements by launching apps faster than anyone else. Delivering consistent value to customers is the prime need now as developers are also vying to get key components for facilitating faster app development process.

2.       Integration with Cloud Technology:

Booming cloud technology is playing a key role in mobile app development revolution. The usage of mobile devices has increased leading app developers to be focused in integrating and synchronizing apps with multiple platforms. Even developers are keen to build functionality that can be used on different devices with similar features.

Companies are also keen on cloud-based platforms for mobile app development as developers are lured to making apps with tool chains. Also, such integration will help developers to develop apps, with continuous integration with other systems, testing them efficiently and also for submitting their apps to App Stores.

3.       Stringent Security in Apps

There have been several reports related to security lapses in apps thus leading to increasing concerns of users with regard to hacking of their personal information. Also companies are concerned about leakage of critical information. As per Gartner estimates, 75% of mobile apps do not pass basic security tests. Hackers can exploit known security gaps in apps for deriving confidential information. Security remains a big challenge and there is a dire need for developers to prevent unintended leakage of data, and other problems seriously.                                

4.       Location-Based Services

Beacon (Beam) technology is now being offered to blur the demarcations of online and offline levels and has been adopted by iOS. Android is on its way to embrace it along with different industries who are keen to derive benefits from such internet services. Beacons implemented in large buildings help in providing detailed internal mapping. It is easy to detect problems in the structure especially during emergencies. Locations can be tracked through beacons and sensors for determining the prone zones and their active nature.

5.       Wearable Tech:

Apple Watch has instigated a huge growth in wearable technology and has now become one of the most loved consumer electronics. With focus increasingly on health and fitness, these wearables are now being used in enterprises because of their ease of use and efficiency. Fashion and textile industry are also opting for the technology with better cross-device applications that can be worked through wearable devices and other third party devices.

6.       Mobile Banking, Online Payments and M-Commerce:

Since a major part of commercial sales are being tracked from Smartphones or tablets, it is necessary for banks to adopt mobile banking strategies to leverage on its growth. Consumers are adapting to diverse m-commerce solutions and even the transfer of money from one account to another is quite easy. It is common for people to rely on mobile net banking or debit cards for online transactions.

7.       The Rise of Internet of Things

Internet of things (IoT) is gaining immense popularity since many electronic products are relying on sensors and new innovations. It is the latest fad world of connectivity and sources of information. Some key IoT trends revolve around connected smart home devices and development of new standards related to M2M automation and sensor support. Also one can rely on increased adoption the entire required ecosystem for the same. IoT is set to rule the market and other domains too as it are geared to impact on diverse business goals.

About Author:

Juned Ghanchi co-founder and playing key role at company like IndianAppDevelopers leading Android wear app development company in USA. He is a keen writer about mobile technologies and enjoys combining his passion for mobile technologies with writing.