5 Hot Mobile App Development Trends in Dubai

As per the latest numbers, there are an estimated 3 million apps available in the Google Play Store. And 1.96 million apps on the Apple Store. These numbers are further expected to grow in the coming months. From local businesses to international brands in Dubai, all of them are investing in mobile app development. The thing is, it’s impossible to grow without providing a personalized experience to each of the users.

Today, having a mobile app is not enough. A simple app doesn’t guarantee the desired engagement rate and business. But you must follow the latest trend to make your app tempting for your prospect, so they can’t resist the urge to download it.

When they have hundreds of other options available in the form of similar apps, why should they choose yours? So if you are creating a business app or for any other purpose, this article will share the latest trends with you.

1. Internet of Things

Today, millions of people depend on Alexa for small tasks. Such as giving instructions to their tower fan that’s functioning back at their home, playing their favorite podcast or song, or calling a friend or colleague, and much more. Ask yourself what made it possible?

According to Garner, there are 26 billion connected devices today. These include LED light bulbs, toys, domestic appliances, sports equipment, and even the power sockets in your home.

The Internet of things is one of the mobile app development trends to watch out for. In 2022, we will see more apps in smartphones and tablets that act as remote controls, display analyzes and information, control our Wifi and do many other things that were previously done manually.

Apple’s recent launch ‘Home kit’ enables people to have wireless and electronic control of their household appliances. You can turn on/off your dimmers, air monitors, a thermostat, and an entire smart home hub.

Amazon’s ‘Amazon Echo’ is another example of this trend. You can get answers to your questions quickly, play any music, and control any kind of device.

2. Apps for Foldable Devices

Not so long ago we had foldable mobile phones. Though over the years the trend of foldable mobile phones has declined, foldable devices have begun making a comeback. Statista estimates that about 3.2 million foldable phones were shipped worldwide in 2019.

The demand and liking for such devices are gradually increasing. It feels cool having a foldable device in your hand for taking notes, checking the time, or calling a friend.

So, what does this have to do with app development? The thing is when you are creating an app chances are your app might be used on one of such devices. The app should seamlessly adjust its display according to the display of these devices.

In 2022 and years to follow, mobile devices will be seen as something unique, and possibly a sign of style and wealth.

3. Artificial Intelligence

It’s impossible to write off AI when talking about the latest android app development Dubai trends. Artificial intelligence has changed the landscape of this field. 

Opening the doors of beyond human imagination possibilities, AI has made it possible to recognize faces and images, classify text and speech, and predict the future based on numbers.

Today, people have a virtual assistant who is completely based on AI. Take the example of Siri and Alexa. To stand out in your industry, use AI in your apps to make them smarter and improve the user experience.

4. Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality

Virtual reality is a mind-boggling phenomenon. It pulls the reader into the virtual world, inside the device. You might be sitting in your playing room in front of a computer, on a wooden chair, but you still feel that you are part of the game.

And it goes beyond that. Virtual reality and augmented reality have further enhanced the online shopping experience. You can check the size of a particular product, see yourself using it before purchasing it, thanks to virtual reality.

Some other features include motion tracking, people occlusion, interactivity, sensory feedback, and much more. Ecommerce, tourism, health, and education apps are already using this technology.

If you feel this technology can benefit your app, don’t hesitate to incorporate it into it.

5. Chatbots

Chatbots have been around for a while now. In fact, you will find them in the majority of the e-commerce and business websites with the objective to instantly respond to customer queries.

If you are looking for something unique, less common to be part of your app, consider these. 

The global chatbot market is steadily growing at 24% each year. Yet not many mobile apps have chatbots these days. You can include one in your app to cater to the needs of your user.

This way, you will be able to render a top-notch customer experience. And eventually, you will see the difference in your business. 

Summary

These are just the 5 mobile app developments to watch out for in 2022. However, don’t assume that the world ends on these. There are 100% chances we will see more of these trends in apps because the android app development industry is purely thriving based on innovation.