iOS Development Trends 2018
The continually changing world of devices means that businesses will need to keep app developers permanently employed and ensure that they have the professional development and training to meet the new trends, particularly in terms of their iOS app development needs.
And as more entrepreneurs strike out into the world of app development they will need to continually upgrade their skills. As an iOS developer, you need to stay updated on the latest on iOS app development and its happenings as listed below not to miss out during this year. iOS developer in Thailand follows the latest trend to complete client needs.
1. Swift Coding
Up until now, Objective C coding has been the mainstay for iOS apps. When Swift hit the coding world last year, however, app developers came to see the new set of frameworks and methodologies as simpler and more inclusive, enabling them to use Xcode tools to write reliable code. It should be noted too that Apple has recently launched Swift 2, with even better and more developer-friendly features. And Swift is just better for developing apps, not just for iOS, but also for WatchOS and tvOS. Developers definitely need to learn Swift.
2. Artificial Intelligence and Siri
Siri, the personal assistant from Apple, has gained broad traction around the world. It undoubtedly provided a significant boost to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and contextual learning, with its understanding of what people are talking, and what they wish to search. Further, Siri offers a GPS pin or code, while sending messages. The new Siri can also act as a task manager to help you efficiently access your mobile app alongside a QR code.
3. Machine Learning Framework
Core Machine Learning (CoreML), is a new foundational framework from Apple, used across various Apple products, including QuickType, Camera, and Siri. It offers a lightning-fast performance and allows developers to leverage the machine learning models to develop smart apps by writing just a few lines of code. Further, CoreML will offer a level of communication that applies to all iOS devices with its robust library. For 2018, CoreML will redefine the gaming app development. The developers focusing on the gaming industry will be able to build AI-enabled apps with face detection or voice recognition feature in a highly interactive manner. According to statistics, games are the most popular category by volume in Apple Store as they account for almost 25% apps.
4. Augmented Reality (AR)
AR has been in existence for some time now, and we have witnessed a dedicated effort investment by organizations. Apple created ARkit that assists developers in developing apps based on augmented reality. ARKit enables iOS developers to create 3D and AR-based mobile apps that are gaining popularity. With Apple and Amazon joining hands to bring ARkit and Amazon Sumerican together, we can expect endless opportunities for mobile app developers to tap during 2018.
5. More user-friendly Apple Pay
Apple is one of the early movers of the reliable digital transactions movement with Apple Pay. An online wallet application, it enables seamless online transfers, buying tickets and shop online over an entirely secure platform. Interestingly, based on a recent insight there is a hike of whopping 500% on transactions using Apple Pay, with about two million small businesses accepting the invoice using Apple Pay. Further, about 50% of merchants in the US are currently receiving payments via Apple Pay. Therefore, it will be no surprise, why Apple Pay will continue to trend with iOS app developers using it to their advantage.
6. Apple HomeKit
“Internet of Things” (IoT) devices are prevalent in the global market. These devices currently operate with their companion apps. By leveraging Apple HomeKit, Apple’s framework for home automation, iOS app developers would be able to build apps that easily connect with smart home devices. With devices working in sync, to speaking with each other, there lies a tremendous potential to take home automation to new heights. Apple HomeKit will play a pivotal role in change for future, as the smart devices from IoT network will reach up to 50 billion by 2020, as estimated.
7. Security
Now that mobile-commerce is exploding, there is the continuing question of security for users who are making purchases through mobile apps. It is the developer’s responsibility to use high-end security features so that users will trust his/her company’s app. And this goes as well for any gaming app that an individual developer may create that will have advertising and purchases embedded. A2015 Gartner App Security Report revealed that 75% of mobile apps did not meet basic security needs. This has to stop, and iOS developers will need to learn Apple’s new standards for security.
Conclusion
Many changes are upon us, and many more disruptions are still to come in mobile app design and development. While still rumors, it is pretty certain that we will see iOS10, iPhone 7, 7 Plus and an iPhone 6C this year. Apple has many things afoot and is not too forthcoming until a new device is launch-ready. Every new technology will mean new skill updates for app developers in all of the areas mentioned above, and probably for new trends that will surface during the last half of 2018.
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