{"id":592708,"date":"2022-06-02T14:54:58","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T12:54:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=592708"},"modified":"2022-06-13T09:20:35","modified_gmt":"2022-06-13T07:20:35","slug":"new-mobile-technology-coming-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/592708\/new-mobile-technology-coming-in-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"New mobile technology coming in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mobile development industry is evolving at an unbelievable speed. In fact, the global mobile development market size is expected to grow at a considerable<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandviewresearch.com\/industry-analysis\/mobile-application-market?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=June+2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> compound annual growth rate of 11.5%<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from 2020 to 2027.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latestspecials.co.za\/telkom\/?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=June+2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to find Telkom&#8217;s latest deals<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, the use of smart devices is the key to digital success. It transforms business and operating models and marketplaces at an astonishing rate. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To survive in this digital era, it&#8217;s important to get familiar with the changing trends.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Five mobile tech trends to look out for<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><b>1. Mobile artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2022, we&#8217;re seeing increasingly more advances in artificial intelligence, especially in the mobile industry. Some AI software that is already available include Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, regular mobile applications are starting to implement voice recognition AI software to enhance the user experience. This promotes efficiency and improves hands-free use. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With voice recognition, AI is also used to bridge translation gaps. Understanding users&#8217; voices help marketers learn more about their market<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As a result, they can target users more precisely and increase revenue with relevant and more targeted advertisements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Machine learning is another compelling field in which there is revolutionary things happening. Apple is one of the key players in ML.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Its highly intelligent ML models have allowed developers to build immersive new experiences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><b>2. 5G connectivity\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5G is fast transforming the world of connectivity. And this technology is only set to change the way mobile applications are used and created more and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2021, there were globally around<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/topics\/3447\/5g\/?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=June+2022#dossierKeyfigures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>3.5 times more 5G connections<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compared to 2020. Connections are expected to triple throughout 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> But what exactly does this mean for mobile device and mobile app development?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both speed and efficiency will improve drastically. Compared to 4G, 5G offers connections up to 100 times faster. The adoption of 5G will ultimately boost the way mobile apps work. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will enable developers to add new features to applications without affecting the performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many mobile telecommunications providers in South Africa are already looking at rolling out more affordable 5G deals to consumers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For example, Telkom has deployed some 5G sites in parts of the country and is now optimising the user experience ahead of a bigger roll-out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Telkom is the fourth mobile operator to launch 5G after Vodacom, Rain and\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MTN. Look out for <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latestspecials.co.za\/telkom\/?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=June+2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Telkom deals<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on 5G as it&#8217;s being rolled out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><b>3. Internet of Things (IoT) with app integration\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IoT technology is not a new concept. However, the rise in mobile adoption across a large range of sectors has created endless opportunities for this technology. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IoT involves a growing network of devices that are all connected to the Internet, bringing more convenience and automated control to users. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A perfect example of the rise in IoT and mobile tech development is smart home technology that allows users to manage and control certain aspects of their homes remotely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><b>4. Wearable technology paired with mobile apps\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is expected that there will be an increase in wearable mobile tech, including smart watches and glasses, fitness bracelets and healthcare monitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These devices will be paired and used in combination with mobile apps. The idea is that consumers will track certain information in just a few clicks from a mobile phone, no matter where they are.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><b>5. The Metaverse<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2021, Facebook announced that they are changing their name to Meta. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As one of the leading companies in the world revealed their intention to focus on the metaverse, mobile and mobile app developers will also need to change their priorities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The metaverse is an interconnected set of digital spaces that allows users to escape into a virtual world. The only limits are the rules of technology. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The metaverse is one of the most innovative new trends in tech and mobile is possibly going to be the primary platform for it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In 2022 and further into the future, mobile device and app developers will need to review whether their products are ready for integration with different metaverses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Putting mobile first\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current mobile trends prove that technology continues to penetrate ever deeper into our lives. Mobile development follows the latest innovations and offers powerful and convenient solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Businesses focus on mobile to attract more customers, while consumers expect more services to be available via mobile devices. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is expected that smartphone tech will only evolve as creators continue to come up with innovative, forward-thinking solutions to consumers&#8217; everyday problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latestspecials.co.za\/telkom\/?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=June+2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Find out more about<\/strong> <strong>Telkom&#8217;s latest deals.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Five mobile tech trends to look out for<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":57,"featured_media":592718,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10459],"tags":[17022],"class_list":["post-592708","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industry-news","tag-capricomm"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/592708","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/57"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=592708"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/592708\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":596290,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/592708\/revisions\/596290"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/592718"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=592708"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=592708"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=592708"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}