1. Mobile App
Trends in
2020
By Sphnx Solutions

2. Introduction
Emerging technologies have made mobile app development more experimental and
flexible. From low-code development to m-commerce, the mobile app industry is
seeing some fantastic trends. This presentation consists of the top ongoing trends
and what we expect to see in 2020.

3. Why Mobile App is Important?
Acessible from Multple Platform
Visible to customers every moment
Improve Customer Engagement
Enhance Sales and Service

4. STATISTICS
BY STATISTA
The number of smartphone users worldwide is booming. According to a report by Statista,
it is predicted to reach 3.8 billion by 2021.
Till 2019, there was a total of 2.47 million apps in the Google Play store, whereas 1.8
million apps were available for iOS Apple App store.
As per Statista, mobile apps are predicted to generate $189 Billion US dollars by 2020.

5. Mobile App Trends for 2020
IoT Integration
AI and Machine Learning
AR and VR
Beacon Technology
Blockchain Technology
Cloud-Based Apps

6. IoT integration in Mobile App
AI-powered IoT devices
IoT in healthcare sector
Smart homes and appliances
Smart automobiles
Any device prefixed with the word “smart” is and will be associated with IoT. The primary use of
IoT on mobile apps is to control any smart devices or connected devices remotely.
Trends we will see -
IoT connected devices by 2025

7. AI and Machine Learning
AI-powered face unlock
User behavior predictions
Adaptive battery
AI to automate IT operations
AI and ML are now prevalent across different industries. The integration of AI & ML with mobile
app development is creating advance applications than previously.
Trends we will see-

8. Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality
AR-based virtual user manual
AR & VR based visual learning
AR-based location navigator
VR based live music fest
Both virtual reality and augmented reality is attracting investors to invest in this technology. The
boom of AR & VR devices continues to grow.
Trends we will see-
AR and VR Users by 2017 to 2021

9. Beacon in healthcare
AI-Enabled chips
Beacon powered mobile payment
Beacon in hospitality
Beacon has already proved itself to be a great marketing tool connecting the offline and
online world, especially in retail.
Trends we will see-
Beacon Technology
Global Beacon Market

10. Blockchain Technology
Blockchain as service (BaaS)
Blockchain-based wallets
Asset Tokenization
Secure cross-border payments
Blockchain is one of the most disruptive technologies in the modern digital economy. Financial
technology (Fintech) sector is still leading in blockchain development.
Trends we will see-
Worlwide Spending on Blockchain ($ in billion)

11. Cloud-Based Mobile Apps
Hybrid could solutions
Multi-cloud platforms
Cloud quantum computing
Cloud-based mobile apps can run on a browser without installation. Cloud computing is already
generating billions of dollars in revenue, and there is no sign of slowing down.
Trends we will see-
Market Size of public Cloud Computing from 2008 to 2020

12. Conclusion
Around the world, we would witness some significant development in overall technology sectors.
Collaborating two or more technologies will be into trends. Even with the arrival of 5G technology,
working over the internet is predicted to be fast and better.
Developers, too need to be well-read and open to adopting new changes. Companies need to give
importance to user behavior and preferences to deliver services that genuinely adds real value to
everyday life.
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