Top Mobile App Technologies To Consider in 2017

The year 2016 saw a revolution in the mobile app market. Apps like Prisma and games like Pokemon Go and Super Mario Run flew up the app store charts with a huge number of downloads. What did these apps have in common? Their USP was the technology itself.

Today, mobile apps have become a symbol of growth for businesses. Furthermore, mobile app development companies continue to innovate with new ideas, technologies, techniques and frameworks to create the latest and greatest apps.

Dubai, which is known for its extravagance, is now establishing itself as a tech hub. Various app development companies in Dubai are helping start-upsall over the globe grow at unbelievable rates. The various technologies they are using toimplement mobility solutions are altering the digital landscape of companies everywhere.

1.      Cloud Technology: The cloud has brought a relief to app developers because of thereduced coding efforts needed, as well as a decreasedneed for server maintenance and memory allocation. With cloud technology, physical servers are replaced with virtual servers, which benefits developers to build apps with a scalablebackend using microservices and a server-less architecture.

2.      Artificial Intelligence: With the launch of apps like Prisma and games like Pokemon Go, users were introduced to themagic of Artificial Intelligence. AI will see even more growth in the future as various apps under development are utilizing this exciting technology. AI is even being used in developing bots and educational apps, as well in areas like medical, healthcare, accounting and manymore.

3.      Beacon and Location-Based Technology: This is one of the trending technologies taking over the app industry. App developers are making the best use of this technology by helping users with roadmaps, find popular places and much more. Atlantis, the popular restaurant in Dubai, is utilizing this technology to enhance the experience of guests. Also, Lost Chambers Aquarium has designed a fun and educational mobile game with this technology to communicate and highlight hidden gems across the aquarium.

4.      Virtual Reality: Utilizing 3D characters and environments, VR allows users to view reality, virtually. Various apps use VR, allowing users to tour an imaginative world with touch and feel. Headsets like Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Google Cardboard are designed to support the unique experiences of these apps.

5.      Augmented Reality:  Augmented Reality brings virtual objects into the real world. Apps designed using AR include three basic components:a camera, GPS and compass to help users augment the virtual objects in the real world. ARcould be especially beneficial in fields like m-Commerce, education, medical, healthcare, architecture and many more.

Wrapping Up

These are the top mobile technologies that are shaping the app industry. App developers are encouraged to use these technologies within apps and create a one-of-a-kind experience.