Mobile App Development Trends for 2017

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THE GLOBAL MOBILE APP MARKET WILL TOP $ 77 BILLION THIS YEAR

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GOOGLE PLAY AND THE APP STORE ARE BOOMING

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However, less than 0.1% of all mobile apps will enjoy commercial success


Want to join the winners? Check out these mobile app development trends!


ANDROID-FIRST IS REAL


ALTHOUGH APP STORE STILL MAKES 90% MORE REVENUE

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GOOGLE PLAY DOMINATES THE EMERGING MARKETS

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AND GETS 100% MORE DOWNLOADS

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As a result, 50% of mobile app developers now prioritize Android


CHATBOTS GROW STRONG


Smartphone owners now spend 85% of mobile time in apps. However, only 5 apps – including Social Media and messengers – see heavy use


That’s why Skype, Forbes, Sephora and other tech-savvy companies build chatbots – lightweight AI apps that interact with customers


• Facebook, Telegram and Kik launched bot development platforms last year

• Between 2017 and 2021, the global chatbot market will be growing at a CAGR of 37%

• 63% of consumers think brands should be contactable through messengers


WITH CHATBOTS, YOU CAN…

Increase brand awareness

Improve customer services

Distribute and monetize content

Boost sales


ACCESSIBILITY IS A THING


TARGET USERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

US Population (318.9 million)

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People w/ disabilities Others


54% of users with disabilities own a smartphone and don’t want “special apps”


HERE’S WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

• Create several mixed-ability use scenarios

• Design simple user interfaces

• Employ voice recognition technology


FOCUS ON INNOVATION


THESE ARE THE BEST IOS APPS OF 2016

• Prisma (AI, neural networks)

• MSQRD (3D face tracking technology)

• Quartz (messaging UI)

• Vogue (Snapchat-like functionality)

• Meditation Studio (great UX)


BIGGEST GAME? POKÉMON GO, OF COURSE

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Now popular apps either use cutting-edge technologies or provide real value to users


What makes your app idea special?


HERE’S HOW TO SUCCEED IN 2017

• Conduct proper marketing research

• Invest in MVP

• Embrace innovation

• Avoid feature creep

• Address a reliable Android & iOS app development company

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SOURCES:

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