Following are the latest trends in Information Technology and application development:
1) Augmented reality (AR) Technology
The approach of regular applications or traditional games is completely changed with the help of Augmented reality. This technology in mobile application will receive new impetus in 2018 and probably become mainstream. The Apple and Google have launched their own augmented reality kits i.e AR Kit and AR Core resp. And it helps app developers to create high-quality mobile apps.
2) Beacons
Among the common users, the technology of beacons becomes more widespread. More applications with beacon-based features will be created for users, and – starting from informational sources, virtual guides and ending with location-based games and much more. However, it is unlikely that users expect a technical revolution in this direction. Beacons continue to expand in use cases covering more and more areas where a person could get all the necessary information in the right place without having an Internet connection.
3) Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence seems to be a game changer in mobile app development. Apple allowed developers to integrate Siri into their applications only in 2017. Soon, artificial intelligence will be utilized for a wide range of activities. So far, only large companies can afford to develop mobile applications with artificial intelligence onboard. In 2018, the rules must change.
4) Internet of things (IoT)
The Internet of things isn’t a mysterious technology anymore. Analysts predict significant changes in this area in 2018. Home appliances like smart electric kettles and everything that has the prefix “smart” can be combined into a single infrastructure for authorized users.
5) Blockchain
The blockchain is so much more than just the technology behind cryptocurrencies. A digital account book of economic transactions that can be programmed to record not just financial transactions but virtually everything of value. Blockchain can add value in so many ways to the way in which we currently go about our lives and do business. Expect to see this technology become more and more prevalent in everyday life and business.
6) Data and security applications
Probably, the most important element on this list. New security requirements of Apple are changing mobile development. Google is likely to present something similar for Android. The latest trends in this area are connected with blocking. Together with two-factor authentication and other methods, you can significantly increase data protection.
7) Cloud Based App Development
Nowadays a number of mobile app development companies are using Cloud-based app development. So they have a better-streamlined operation, collaboration and increased productivity. These type of mobile apps reduce the load on the internal memory by fetching the data from the cloud and therefore this can prove beneficial for app developers and business owners.
8) On-demand mobile app development
On-demand services are just one of the many things that are made possible thanks to the advancement of technology; in fact, you could say that on-demand services are our world. We can use the on-demand app at our convenient and at anywhere. The market for on-demand services is continuously improving and providing more and more services, each better and faster than the last. Majority of on-demand app falls under the category as food ordering app, car cleaning app, taxi services, laundry service, renting app etc.
9) Digital Wallet apps
While doing online shopping most of the people use internet banking or credit/debit cards for payments. Also, customers prefer to pay digital cash even doing offline shopping from grocery stores or shopping malls. That payment is done through digital wallet apps. People gradually shifting to m-commerce with the introduction of Google Wallet and Apple Pay. This trend is getting more stronger day by day in 2018. With this, the organizations can harvest data and offer in-depth analysis about clients in a good way. Customers will get more comfortable with this payment option.
10) Chatbots
Chatbots technology is growing very rapidly, with the market growing at the CAGR of 37.11%. It is forecasted to reach a booming $6 Billion by the end of 2023. When business bots are combined with mobile app, offer a way of creating simulating customer interaction for business. According to the statistics, in 2018- 65% of US consumers are likely to interact with chatbots.
