The year 2018 has just come to an end and all of us have welcomed 2019 with new zeal and enthusiasm. Although our lives may not change drastically, but this concept is not applicable for mobile technology and app industry. The mobile devices and applications have undergone an extensive evolution and we have seen the improvement of the existing ones along with the advent of emerging trends. The application of modern technologies has made mobile game development services distinctive for- enterprises, individuals and start-ups.
As per a thorough market research, it has been observed that the users of the smartphones will rise to about 2.5 billion in 2019 as compared to 2.1 billion in 2016. The number of mobile apps for Android and iOS has gone more than 2.1 million and 2 million respectively. Being a mobile app development company you have to focus more upon the technical aspects to find out how the available technologies can be utilized to attract and retain more users from all corners of the globe.
Keeping in mind the recent scenario of the mobile app development industry, the developers are keen to know about the innovative technologies which can create a mark in the coming time.
Let us go through some of the key prevailing technical components related to mobile app development services:
Growing prominence of IoT: Internet of Things (IoT) has become a buzzing concept all over the world as it has influenced the major global industries. It has already impacted different groups of industry verticals which include e-commerce, healthcare, transportation, construction etc. However, it will further contribute in improving the ecosystem with its entry in the real estate, retail industry and creation of smarter cities. IoT experts are also trying to bring out effective solutions for vehicle parking and resolving the menace of traffic snarls.
For education IoT helps in connecting students, teachers and parents using a virtual device so that they can know about the happenings in the class and also within the school or college campus. The Medical Internet of Things for the healthcare industries help the doctors to obtain accurate data on the health status for proper diagnosis and treatment.
VR and AR: The technology and AR and VR is still growing and has created a deep impact among its users. Both these technologies are capable in making apps and games more interactive. To ensure more user engagement, AR technology is also used by social media giants like Snapchat and Instagram. Augmented Reality is also highly suitable for social media campaigns. There are few integrated AR filters released by social networking platforms which can convert human faces into digital characters.
According to market survey by Statista it has been expected that the worldwide market of AR and VR technology will rise to 209 billion US dollar in 2019 as compared to 27 billion dollars in 2018.
Significance of Chatbots: Chatbots created by the latest technologies act as virtual assistants and respond efficiently in real time to the customers. Human to human interaction is not involved here. As per market based reports the market of Chatbot will reach 1250 million USD by 2025. Chatbots can also be connected well with the VR and AR technologies for enabling business enterprises gain a competitive edge over others.
Importance of AI and Machine Learning: Today’s tech lovers are quite familiar with the terms of Machine Learning  and Artificial Intelligence. Both AI and Machine Learning are capable in making the services convenient and customized along with obtaining valuable business data and real time analytics. According to market statistics by International Data Corporation it is expected that AI industry will create a new benchmark by reaching a mark of 40 billion dollar year end of 2020.
Instant apps: The existence of the instant apps was felt in the year 2016. Within a short time span it   has become increasingly popular because of its smaller size, user friendly nature and convenient usages. These apps are not required to be downloaded. You can also share Instant apps with your friends without installing them. Some noteworthy examples of Instant apps include: Buzzfeed, New York Times Crossword, Onefootball, Red Bull TV etc. It can save your precious time because of the ability to use instantly.
Rise of mobile payment: As most banks are offering mobile banking services, the year 2019 will witness an increase in the number of mobile payment apps. Mobile wallets like Paytm has already attracted millions, we can expect more players like it join the competition in the coming time. In the coming future more and more people will be going digital and hence the transactions or the transfer of funds will become a cakewalk.
As per BI Intelligence, the mobile payment market has been predicted to grow to 503 million dollar by 2020.
Mobile apps have occupied an integral part of our lives today. Almost all vital activities that we perform today involve technology based apps. This include: traveling, education, healthcare, shopping, banking, food ordering etc. Mobile app development services today have become highly responsive  as they are embedded with the latest technologies for making our tasks simpler and convenient.
Author Bio: Mr. Arup Roy is the CEO of Red Apple Technologies, a prominent mobile app development company. His experience in developing trendy and purposeful apps for mobiles has helped many start-ups to gain prominence in today’s competitive scenario.