Top 10 iOS App Development Trends You Must Follow in 2018

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With Apple introducing iOS 11.3 and enhancing its
existing features and functionalities, it is an
imperative for iOS app development experts to
keep up with the latest iOS app development
trends in 2018.
Although the trends are ever changing, keeping
pace with the latest ones does have strong
business implications. According to Statista,
there are 2.2 million iOS apps in the Apple app
store in March 2017.
Are you interested in iOS app development? Do you
want to tread this path of competition and make
it a sustainable part of your business? For that
you should follow the latest iOS app development
trends our iOS app developers with more than 9
years of experience have listed below ten trends
that will shape 2018.
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1. Apple introduces the power of Swift 4
Swift is a programming language, developed by
Apple, whichprovides support to the iOS and Linux
operating systems. Swift 4 is an advanced version
of Swift 3. It delivers greater stability and
robustness with improvements to the standard
library and including features such as archival
and serialization.
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2. ARKit adds new dimensions to Augmented Reality
Augmented Reality has always been important
for mobile app development experts, however,
since Apple unveiled iOS 11 in September last
year, ARKit has been the centre of attraction.
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ARKit is enabling iOS developers to create 3D and
AR-based mobile apps that have been gaining
momentum these days. As Apple and Amazon have
joined hands to bring ARKit and Amazon Sumerian
together, doors to endless opportunities have
opened up for mobile app developers in 2018.
Those of you who are new to Amazon Sumerian,
lets us tell you that it is a platform to
create AR, VR and 3D experiences.
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3. Core machine learning the game-changing
framework
Core machine learning or Core ML is a new
foundational framework by Apple and it is used
across various Apple products, including
QuickType, Camera and Siri. Core ML delivers
lightning fast performance and allows you to
leverage machine learning models to develop
intelligent apps by writing just few lines of
code.
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Developers would be able to build AI-enabled apps
with face detection or voice recognition feature
highly interactive. Core ML will redefine gaming
app development and survey from Statista states
that gaming apps are the most popular app
category, accounting for almost 25 apps in the
Apple app store.
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4. Apple gives a boost to Artificial intelligence
with Siri
Apple received much acclaim worldwide since it
launched its virtual personal assistant Siri.
With Siri, the tech giant brought a major
advancement in artificial learning and contextual
learning. We can say this by experiencing Siri as
it can understand what you are speaking and
searching for.
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Furthermore, it also plays a significant role in
finding answers to critical questions. Besides,
it also provides you with a GPS pin through which
you can get access to the Citi Mobile App serving
as the task manager.
Now you know why Siri has become so famous as
well as favourite with the audience and will
continue to remain the same in the years to
come.
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5. Enhancements in iPad applications
Ever since Apple has launched iOS 11, the iPad
has become more capable than ever. iOS 11 has
opened up iPad to amazing possibilities for
augmented reality in both games and apps. In
addition to that iPad apps have also got a boost
with improvement in battery life now thanks to
Qualcomm a type of chipset.
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The solid reason behind these changes is mostly
due to the ever increasing competition in the
tablet space and therefore you will get to see
more new apps equipped with amazing new features
for iPad in 2018.
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6. Effective information management with Files
apps
By now you must be accustomed to Files, arent
you? Well, Files is a cloud-based application
that was introduced with the release of iOS 11.
This app has been especially designed for file
management.
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It will allow you to store all your information
in a single file and the best thing is that you
can access it using any device. This is not only
useful for common users but for business
organizations also.
You would just need to create a single dashboard
wherein you can store all your documents and even
images and videos. You would no more have to
waste your precious time in looking for files in
different file locations.
With Files, you can easily remain connected with
other people and share information easily and
seamlessly.
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7. Apple HomeKit adds new dimensions to home
automation
Apple HomeKit is Apples framework for home
automation and it is one of the best-known
innovative creations by Apple so far. Until now
you must have been controlling the smart devices
at your home via their specific companion apps.
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What if these smart devices speak to each other
and work in sync? What you just need to do is
control them by using voice commands via Siri.
Astounding, isnt! Apple has brought such level
of advancement in home automation with this
technology.
iOS app development experts would be able to
build apps that easily connect with smart home
devices leveraging Apple HomeKit. This futuristic
technology would undoubtedly take home automation
to new heights.
Moreover, stats reveal that by the year 2020, the
number of smart devices in the IoT networks would
reach up to 50 billion and Apple HomeKit will
surely have a pivotal role to play in this.
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8. Apple Pay gains unprecedented traction
Apple introduced its digital online mobile
wallet named Apple Pay in order to make online
payment easier for iOS users. The good part is
that this digital wallet supports all the iOS
devices iPhone, iPad, mac laptops and iOS
watches.
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And guess what, you dont even need to bother
about security issues! This payment option is
highly secure and ensures hassle-free purchases
for users. And this is substantiated by the fact
that there has been spectacular hike in the
transactions made using Apple Pay, almost 500,
as per stats from reliable sources.
The interesting thing is not only you can book
your flight tickets or hotel reservation bit you
can also send or receive money via messages. As
you know that Apple has never compromised when it
comes to security, iOS app developers can easily
integrate Apple Pay in their applications without
being worried about protection of sensitive
financial information of customers.
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9. Apple app store to make way for more free apps
You must be well aware of the fact that most of
the apps available in the Apple app store do not
come free of cost. However, in 2018 we would get
to see more of free apps, the game-based apps in
particular in the app store.
So, developers can focus on developing gaming
apps using Core ML framework and craft monetizing
strategies for them as well.
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10. iOS hybrid app development the way forward
It is indeed a daunting task for an iOS app
development company to survive and sustain in the
highly competitive app development industry.
However, app developers can develop and deploy
native apps for iOS and Android from a single
code base these days thanks to advanced tools
like NativeScript and React Native.
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So, the focus of iOS app developers should shift
towards developing hybrid apps with great user
interfaces and user experiences. Moreover, this
would save their time and money as well.
Wrapping Up
Ever since the iOS 11 and 11.3 have been
launched, the iOS app development industry is
going through some critical changes. There have
been significant changes after the launch
of iPhone Xand iPhone 8. Therefore, it is
extremely critical for iOS app developers to keep
track of the latest trends.
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Furthermore, to deliver better experiences to the
end customers, Apple keeps on bringing iterations
to its softwares and hardware. Thats why you
must consider updating your apps on regular
intervals to ensure their best performance.
Did we leave out any significant iOS app
development trend here?  We would love to know
from you please be the first to leave your
comments below. If you have any iOS app
development requirement, you can talk with our
iOS developers also.
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