Android continues to grow as one of the leading operating systems in the world, powering some of the most popular smartphones and tablets. For developers, this means there’s never been a better time to make your mark on Android development and take advantage of the incredible opportunities it offers. While there are hundreds of trends in mobile app development that you can follow, these seven are some of the most important ones when it comes to being successful in Android app development company. We’ll break down each trend individually to help you develop a deeper understanding of how they work and how they can be incorporated into your next Android project!

Image Recognition
Until recently, mobile apps could rely on a very basic form of image recognition: recognizing human faces. But now there are third-party APIs available for identifying more complex images and objects. For example, Google’s Cloud Vision API can accurately identify text within an image as well as landmarks, logos, or other visual data. And Apple has announced that its upcoming ARKit SDK will include powerful object recognition capabilities that can be leveraged by developers and designers alike.

Gesture Control
The days of touchscreens are far from over, but with new hardware like Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Assistant, developers are already looking at ways users can interact with technology without touching a button. One example is a phone case called Sense Glove that allows users to control an app simply by moving their fingers (or hands) within its range. Gesture-based interactions like these could become even more prominent as voice recognition gets better and better.

Natural Language Processing
Sooner or later, even if you’re developing a niche app for a small audience, you will have to make your app more intelligent. One of these ways is by incorporating Natural Language Processing (NLP) into your app. Thanks to NLP, apps can now support text input from users who speak their own language. This trend was really big back in 2014 and it will continue dominating 2015 and further on.

Autonomous Driving
Since these vehicles don’t require drivers, they are likely to be safer than cars on our roads today. They will almost certainly reduce traffic congestion and car crashes—reducing injuries and fatalities. Although there is much uncertainty as to when autonomous driving will be available, it has been estimated that it could reduce traffic congestion by up to 40 percent and emissions by up to 75 percent, which would have a positive impact on both local communities and people globally.

Augmented Reality Apps
AR is an integral part of many mobile apps. Augmented reality is an interaction model that combines real-world data with computer-generated elements. It’s a design paradigm that’s become so common, you likely use it every day without even realizing it—in fact, chances are you already have a few AR apps on your phone.

Health and Wellness Apps
Because of its portability and increasingly affordable nature, health and wellness apps have become very popular. Consumers who use mobile devices regularly are more likely to use these health and wellness apps for weight loss, dietary management, exercise tracking, and more. Health care professionals recommend that users document how they feel after each workout so they can track their progress over time. This information is also helpful for a trainer or doctor who can see when an exercise program isn’t working or if a patient has stopped going to therapy sessions.

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