Mobile App Development: Trends and Best practices

16/05/2024 Comunicação Simdea

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Today, people are increasingly dependent on their mobile devices (smartphones and tablets) which, in turn, are constantly evolving.

With the rapid and continuous development of the mobile app development industry, it is crucial to constantly keep up to date with the latest trends. In this article, we’ll explore emerging trends and best practices for developing a successful App.

Trends in Mobile App Development

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI)

In 2023, Artificial Intelligence became a hot topic with the emergence of new tools using this resource. However, the fact is that AI has been present in our devices, dynamising the way we interact with them for a long time. Apps equipped with AI have the ability to gather and analyse a significant amount of user data, which will then be used to offer recommendations, suggestions and personalised content.

That said, given that Artificial Intelligence in mobile applications plays an almost fundamental role in our daily lives, whether through virtual assistants (which help us automate a large part of the tasks on our devices) or software that helps detect fraud in the financial sector, AI is expected to remain a constantly growing trend in the coming years.

2. Augmented Reality (AR) applications

Augmented Reality (AR) is a technology that promises to revolutionise the world of Apps. Applications with AR have an advantage over the rest because of the more immersive and interactive experience they provide by adding digital elements to the real world. In addition to the functions we know from AR, experiences such as furnishing a house and trying on clothes are now perfectly possible from home, just a click away.
In the future, this technology is expected to continue to be developed, giving rise to even more innovative and sophisticated applications.

3. Internet of Things (IoT)

The integration of mobile Apps with IoT (or smart) devices is constantly expanding, playing a crucial role in managing smart devices in the home, controlling health and ensuring security.

Best Practices in Mobile App Development

1. Market Research

Before starting to develop a mobile application, it is crucial to carry out market research in order to understand the needs of the target audience and thus define clear objectives for the development of the App.

2. Responsive design

An App’s design must be adapted and responsive to all device types and screen sizes. Without this well-established point, all user acceptance of the app will be jeopardised.

3. Intuitive user experience (UX)

Users are the priority when developing an app, so the interface must be intuitive and easy to use, providing your audience with a simpler and more effective interaction.

In short, the world of Apps is constantly evolving, and so are the trends and best practices for developing them. The key to a successful app is to keep up with and, if possible, predict what’s hot in the world of technology.