Wednesday 28 October 2015

Mobile App Development Meets Wearable Technology


Even while the mobile phones got slimmer with consumer demand, they also required to have big screens to handle the various apps and other uses. While this enhances usability, this does make the device bulkier.

The modern consumer is forever yearning for convenience yet wants to be connected all the time. This expectation has led to the emergence of wearable devices such as Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Google Glass and other such devices.

This creates a challenge for mobile app developers as they need to adapt their development practices to match the technology offered by wearables. In fact, technologists predict that wearable devices may become the future of mobile technology.

According to a Tech Pro Research, 92 percent of respondents said they were familiar with wearables, but only 11 percent said that wearables were being used within their organization, in the process of being implemented, or budgeted for future implementation. Another 25 percent of those surveyed said that they were planning to use wearables in the enterprise, but have not yet allocated a budget for them. And 64 percent said they have no plans to implement wearable devices at their company1.

Market research firms predict the global market for all wearable technology will more than double to $18.8 billion in 2016 from $9.3 billion this year2.

Value obtained through wearable devices

Users have their own expectations and experiences from the wearables that they use. These statistics are important to consider for mobile app development companies. The most common benefits/experiences include:
  • Enhanced communication
  • Improved productivity
  • Greater connectivity
  • Better processing of data
  • Richer access to information
Form factor and visual appeal
The market response has shown that while the technological promise is indeed a priority, users lay a great deal of emphasis on the ‘fashion’ element of their wearables. Since lately, the market has seen a certain fusion of technology and fashion. Consumers prefer smart wearable devices that not only touch the limits of technology but become a fashion object to flaunt their class and status.

Among the most respected upcoming mobile app developers in India, NetProphets Cyberworks offers end-to-end solutions for custom app development and digital marketing . A Noida (Delhi NCR) based ISO 9001:2000 Company, NetProphets offers integrated business solutions. The company’s mission is to be a value-centric, integrated services firm on a global stage.

1. http://www.zdnet.com/article/wearables-an-emerging-trend-with-staying-power/
2. http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/22842

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