2. Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality An Escape into the World of Fantasy According to research, by 2020 AR/VR market could hit $ 150 Billion. Both Google and Apple are working on the development of Augmented Reality. Apple has launched ARKit and Google has launched ARCore, the platforms for development of AR apps for mobile devices.

3. Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence has introduced many exciting features in mobile apps like recommendations, personalization, behavioral targeting etc. AI has also enabled the use of Chatbots in mobile apps which are powered by AI and can stimulate human conversations.

4. App Development for Wearable Devices It is predicted that year 2018 will be the year of wearable devices. Apple, Samsung and Google smart watches are already in the market and their demand will rise in 2018. Smart watches are expected to achieve about $ 17.4 Billion till 2021 therefore App Development for Wearable devices will also rise a lot.

5. Apps on the Go Instant App trend to stay in 2018 Google has launched a new feature in Android devices called the Instant Apps. This enables the users to use an Android app without actually downloading it. The users can try the mobile app from the play store but need to download it only if they feel the need and have enough storage space.

6. Cloud Computing Cloud Computing offers many benefits. With the use of cloud computing in mobile apps, it is easier to store the data on cloud and also heavy tasks in mobile can be processed easily. Cloud computing increases the reliability, speed and security of mobile apps.

7. Blockchain-based apps Blockchain is the infrastructure behind bitcoin, the Cryptocurrency. Blockchain will be used widely by developers as an incorruptible digital ledger while developing financial apps. While doing enterprise mobile app development, developers will utilize blockchain to improve app security and data by removing the chances of data tampering.

8. Revolutionary Mobile Payments in 2018 Till now people used to do online shopping through mobile applications by using internet banking or credit/debit cards. With the launch of Google Wallet and Apple Pay, people are now gradually shifting to m- commerce. This is a good way for organizations to harvest data and offer in- depth analysis about clients. Customers feel more comfortable with this payment option now.

9. Cyber Security Since the beginning of smartphone technology, there has been a continuous demand for excellent data security. Now more users are managing and handling confidential data in smartphones. Hence this trend requires the implementation of security measures while developing the app to keep the data secure.

10. Biometrics UnLock Development in biometrics is bringing fingerprint, facial features, iris and vein patterns to unlock the smartphones or applications. Biometic identifiers in mobile phones provide additional handset security. Now technologies that support biometic identification in mobile devices are being used to identify the owner at the time of unlocking the phones and making payments.

11. Internet of Things (IoT) The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of things which can be accessed and controlled through internet using mobile apps. IoT allows the use of sensor technologies in non-IT devices to enable remote control, automation and monitoring. Many IoT devices already rely on mobile devices to syndicate data, especially in case of consumer IoT. In 2018, we will see more mobile apps for management of these devices.

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