Trends that will impact the mobile app development in the year of 2017

Technology has always impacted the lives of humans and has affected various aspects of our daily life, 2017 promises to be a big year for the mobile app industry technology boom. Last year Augmented reality technology got a huge boost with the launch of the hit game Pokemon Go which was available for android and iOS platforms. The presence of virtual reality excited the audience and commercially this game was a huge success. Companies like samsung, apple and a number of Asian mobile companies have started producing wearable gear for the growing market.

However this year a lot of new developments are expected to shake the world of Mobile app industry. Artificial intelligence, chatbots and messaging apps are expected get a major revamp. Artificial intelligence has always captured the imagination of human mind and this year it is expected to be upgraded. Companies are capturing consumer’s behavior and patterns in order to provide personalized recommendations. This is exactly the point where artificial intelligence and mobile apps can join hand and provide a unique end user experience.

Previously smart assistants such as siri, iris, alexa helped users in doing easy tasks. But AI has taken a next step in the form of chatbots which linger inside and outside of messaging apps. There is a new wave of Artificial intelligence which is the internet of things where different products and different users come together and behave in accordance with the owner’s desires.

Some of the latest developments expected to take place in 2017 are listed below

Location Based technology will be upgraded

One of the areas Artificial intelligence haven’t tweaked it in terms of technology is the location based service apps. Over the past few years advancement of location based services has given rise to a number of apps similar to ola and Uber which are maximising their profits through their location based model. This year it shows no signs of slowing down especially in the healthcare and retail business.

Integration of smartphone technology

Mobile apps are nowadays developed to be cross disciplinary. The presence of smart  Tvs, fridge and even washing machines have given rise to the smart home technology. Two companies which have revolutionized the smart home technology are Nest and ecobee. They developed apps that cater to IoT (Internet of things) and helped the users seamlessly integrate mobile platforms and other devices and backend infrastructure that can communicate and share data for an overall unified experience.

Web based progressive apps are slowly making an impact         

 
Progressive Web apps are gaining momentum in the market thanks to an increase in mobile  browser audience. Apps similar to offline map based services are perfect examples of Progressive Web based apps. These apps will let the consumers to use it without downloading it completely. In developing countries and third world countries where the users are still dependent on slow internet connections these progressive apps can be extremely useful. It makes use of the mobile app’s core characteristics which results in increased user retention without the hassles of maintaining a mobile app. Custom web development practices also has played its part in providing a better stance for developers in building mobile  apps.

Cloud based mobile apps will be on the rise

From businessmen, to IT professionals and students everyone are utilizing the cloud based apps in today’s world. Even simple game apps are allowing the users to save their checkpoints on cloud. This year users can expect apps which will take minimum space in the smartphone internal memory and can fetch data from the cloud storage. Google drive, dropbox and onedrive are just few examples. Cisco research has stated that by 2019 cloud apps will drive 90% of the total mobile traffic. Good times ahead.

iOS 10 beta 6 released for iPhone and iPad

Apple issues iOS 10 beta 6 for developers plus public beta 5 for testers.

Apple switched to the next phase of testing iOS 10. A week after the fifth test assembly of the new OS, the company has extended the updated iOS 6 beta 10, intended for developers and improved iPhone Application Development Services. At the same time, a public beta version of iOS 10 beta 5 became available. Technical issues are available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The size of updates is relatively small – just about 80 MB.

Brief Introduction to iOS 10 beta 6

New iOS Beta 10 is focused on

• Improving the stability of work
• Compatibility with the 3rd party applications
• Energy efficiency
• Adding several other new features  

Rather, it is one of the last assemblies before the release of the final update in September. This latest edition contains several minor changes and bug fixes. In addition, the improved stability and performance of iPhone and iPad are obvious. The file weighs around 80 MB on smartphones, depending on the particular model.

What’s New in iOS 10 beta 6?

• Here are the expected innovations for iOS 10 beta 6 offered by and for an iOS App Development Company:A problem with .doc and the section for selecting the wallpaper for iPad was solved.
• The ability to use Touch ID in order to purchase the applications without entering a password after a restart (apparently not a bug) was saved.
• Badge of updates in the section titled "Software Update" in the settings is now made in the shape of a red circle, although it was a blue circle before (this change was added to beta 5, but it became clear only after the release of the sixth version)

I guess it is obvious that the newly released beta version is full of various fixes and improvements. Most of the iPhone or iPad users appreciate these modifications. iPhone Application Development Services were significantly improved and updated. A comparative test mentioned above proved it.

Operational stability and compatibility with many other side apps have attracted more customers who would like to download programs and software that was not running on their devices before. This step allowed the company to overcome its main rivals:

• Windows
• Android
• Apple OS
• Ubuntu
• Linux
• Fedora
• CentOS 

Why Try This Recently Released iOS?

Energy efficiency makes it possible to work longer with your favorite device. Concerning the interface, there are fewer changes. However, a new edition was superior,  as the iOS App Development Company has done a great job to determine and fix bugs.

Technical update file "weighs" just about 60 MB. Users can run the installation of iOS 6 beta 10 right now via Firmware over the Air option in the “Updates of Operating System Settings” or through downloading the latest version from the developer’s section on Apple's official website. Most probably, it is one of the last assemblies before the release of the final 10 iOS update.

As for fun and entertainment, this recently launched version of iOS has brought an up-to-date look to Apple Music and News. Add the redesigned first Home app for HomeKit, Lock screen and Home screen experience for widgets, tons of iMessage features in Messages, and much more. Such a small bonus as a new Home app wallpaper is also pleasant. It has made this software update even more anticipated.

The basic sounds on your favorite iPhone or iPod will be also different from now – they will be less irritating. At the same time, keyboard clicks turned louder, but you can always control the sound level and preferred theme. A new almost dark mode helps to differentiate first-party widgets from third-party widgets. In addition, it is easier to read from your device now.

New music output icons may confuse the user at first, but actually, it looks way cooler. When you reboot your device, there is no need to re-enter your iTunes password in order to make purchases from the AppStore. Use Touch ID without any problems, even after rebooting. Isn’t it awesome?

Advanced Custom Web Development Services

With advancement in technology happening at a rapid pace, programmers and developer had to work smart and consistently to understand the latest trends and equip themselves with the required knowledge to keep up with the ever-happening change. Web development has come a long way from the traditional coding methods and website developers are faced with heightened expectations to deliver comprehensive websites. Custom web development came into forge and was able to deliver the goods with high precision and quality.

The advanced Custom web development services

Various custom web development companies are doing an excellent job in equipping themselves with the latest knowledge in technology advancement on a regular basis and are able to offer seamless services to the end users. The following are some of the advanced web development services being offered in the present time frame.

Enhanced Motion User Interface

Based on the trend shift  happening in 2016, website developers  are using the Motion Ui, a Sass library, that's used to create animations and CSS transitions in a very short span of time. Motion UI also helps in making app's transitions look smooth and rich with its predefined motions. Developers prefer Motion Ui for the way it seamlessly integrates the prototypical animated elements into websites.

Highly Responsive designs

The most recognized advancement in the web development service is the responsive designs. The emergence of wearable devices and cross-platform touch devices are challenging the website developers to create highly responsive designs that work relentlessly without affecting its functions and responsibilities. They make use of advance technologies like PHP, Node Js, Motion Ui, Semantic UI, etc., to come up such responsive and interactive designs.

Excellent Single Page App Framework

Built around Angular JS and the flexbox grid system, the Foundation for Apps is the first, front-end single page app framework that enables a quick and easy responsive web app creation process. Developers use this advancement so that they can concentrate writing codes that are unique for a   particular application.

Increased Usage of Cloud-based IDEs

Custom web developers are more inclined to use cloud-based versions of IDEs for its speed, accessibility and a huge community backing. Desktop-centered IDEs are still very much in reference, but a cloud-based IDE offers immense flexibility. All you need is a laptop to run a cloud-based IDE.   

Neutralizing various AD blocking pulgins 

Businesses are loosing millions in revenue due to the various ad blocking plugins. These plugins prevents ads from being shown on sites like YouTube, etc. Considered a nuisance for users, these ads are major revenue generation options for companies and developers are working on the technologies to nullify the effects of these Ad blocking plugins. 

Conclusion

Usage of various advancements not only ensure a top-notch website being created but also equips the developers with knowledge of the vast variety of tools and the latest development trends. The ever-growing need to make the web development process easy without any compromises, one can say for sure that more exciting and advanced services are yet to come!