Top Mobile App Development Technologies for 2023

Explore top technologies for mobile app development in 2023. Mobile app development by chatbots, 5G technology, AI technology.

Big enterprises, SMEs, startups, or small entrepreneurs- every category of business owners  need a mobile app these days. It connects them directly to their customers, understands their needs better, and keeps reinventing how they do business. Are you also looking to build your business mobile app?

 

If yes, keep reading this blog to explore the best technologies you can use to build one. However, please note that these technologies have not been listed in any particular order or rank.

Mobile Applications Development Technologies for 2023

Here’s a list of the top technologies for developing mobile apps:

1. Chatbots

Your mobile app users would appreciate great customer service or support. No better way to do this than Chatbots- AI-powered software applications that can mimic human-like conversations. Chatbots can be classified into a variety of types. The most popular ones are voice-based or text-based chatbots.

Popular Use Case: H&M APP

The chatbot seamlessly answers common queries. It also helps in product search, reducing the burden on human customer service.

2. 5G Technology

Global mobile networks are all set for a 5G upgrade. This will impact mobile app development as well. If you are planning a mobile app that needs real-time communication with zero lag, it has to be made for 5G networks.

Popular Use Case: Fortnite Game

It leverages 5G network capabilities to offer mobile game lovers a frictionless gaming experience.

3. Augmented Reality (AR)

AR should be on your list if you want to give your users more interactive, immersive experiences. AR has use cases across all industry domains, from eCommerce to mobile gaming.

Popular Use case: The Ikea App

It uses AR to allow customers to create real-world-like simulations. These simulations can be of the app user's home, office, etc. Users can visualize furniture in their homes to make more informed purchase decisions.

4. Voice User Interfaces (VUI)

What sets apart great mobile apps from the rest? It's the user experience. And VUIs can help take your app user experience to the next level. With VUI integration, you can enable voice commands on your app. This could be anything ranging from simple product queries to tedious tasks.

Popular Use Case: The Starbucks app

It uses VUI elements to help customers order drinks using simple voice commands. They call the feature “My Barista.”  The feature is also AI-powered, which means it keeps improving with time.

5. Internet of Things (IoT)

IoT can help mobile apps deliver a truly connected experience for end users. Home automation apps or healthcare apps should have an IoT integration strategy in place. Their future will be bright because of it.

Popular Use Case: The Philips Hue app

App Users can control lighting in their homes, offices, etc., right from their app.

6. Cloud Computing

Any mobile app can earn user trust and loyalty only if:

●      User data is  well-protected

●      The app is easy to update and lightweight

●      The app can handle the surge in user base (add new computing/storage resources on demand)

Cloud computing helps serve all of the above criteria. Most importantly, most cloud computing services are pay-per-use.

Popular Use Case: The Dropbox app

Files stored in the app can be accessed from anywhere with an internet-enabled device.

7. Low-Code Development

Don’t have time to build your app from scratch- writing all the code. No worries- start using

low-code development platform.

These platforms offer visual tools for creating mobile apps using visual interfaces and pre-built components. We suggest you use it to build a prototype or MVP. It will help you accelerate the time to market your app and gain valuable feedback.

Popular Use Case: The Unilever Foundry app

Created using a low-code development platform, the app brings together startups and Unilever brands. They can test new ideas, collaborate better, and explore new business opportunities together.

8. Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The use cases for AI in mobile app development are many. For example, you can use AI

to provide app users with personalized recommendations.  In fact, almost all of the technologies listed in the blog use AI in one form or another. So if you are using them, you are already using AI.

Plus, you can get help with the app coding part as well. So, it comes down to exactly what you need, and AI can help you with the task.

Popular Use Case: The Google Assistant app

It uses AI to understand users' natural language queries. Moreover, it learns from user interactions over time.

9. Progressive Web Apps (PWA)

By leveraging PWAs, developers can create mobile apps that are accessible even in areas with slow or unreliable internet connections. Your end users need not download the app. They can access it from their mobile browsers. They are very lightweight and load much faster than native/traditional install-and-use apps.

Popular Use Case: The Twitter Lite app

Are you on Twitter? You can access the platform from any internet browser. All thanks to PWAs!

10. Cross-Platform Development

Cross-platform development involves tools and frameworks that allow developers to create mobile apps running seamlessly across multiple platforms, such as iOS and Android. It can reduce development time and costs while increasing app performance and user accessibility.

Popular Use Case: The Uber app

The app seamlessly delivers a consistent user experience across all devices and operating systems.

Final Words

We hope the information we share will be of value in your mobile app development journey. However, we suggest you do your research as well. Before integrating any technology, learn about the pros and cons, and evaluate the value it brings to your app and end users. This way, you will always make an informed decision. Before we go, we will leave with some FAQs on these mobile app technologies. Hope you will find them useful!

FAQs

Q. How can I learn more about these technologies?

A: You can learn about these technologies in details by joining online communities, or even enrolling in a paid or free course online.

Q. How to choose a mobile app development company?

A: Start by looking at ther product portfolio. Have they build apps similar to the kind you want. Don;t hesitate to ask for a one-on-one meeting with the development team. Evaluate their technicalskills as well as other factors like communication, development methodology, etc.

Q. How much does it cost to develop a mobile app?

A: It would be unfair to quote any particular price or range. It mostly boils down to the requirement you have.Remeber, the more complex the app, the higher the development cost.

Author Bio

Jitendra Jain

Jitendra Jain is the CEO and Co-founder of Inventcolabs – App, web & mobile app development company. He is among the most endeavoring leaders in the space of advanced computing and information technology. He has been at the forefront of the tech innovation taking place at Inventcolabs, and his domain insights, ideas, and viewpoints on the latest IT trends and traits impact change through his words and works in motion.