Nearly every person on the planet has a smartphone or mobile device, and each of those people uses at least one mobile application as part of their daily routine. The world is more connected today than ever before, and businesses recognize the importance and value of this connection.
Mobile Application Development involves the design and programming of software for smart phones, smart watches, tablets, and other mobile devices. Typically, the mobile apps are designed for either the Android or the iOS operating system or they are designed in a cross-platform environment. These hybrid mobile applications can operate in both the iOS and Android environment.
If your business is trying to decide whether to build a mobile app for business, you will need to understand the available options, and the most popular platforms and tools.
Whether your business is a start-up, a small or medium enterprise or a large corporation, your team should recognize the importance of expanding your revenue and market reach with mobile apps that will support existing and new products and services.
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The mobile application market can be confusing and, if your business is considering building an iOS, Android, or hybrid mobile application for internal business users or a software product for the consumer market, one of the first decisions you will have to make is whether to develop a native mobile application or a hybrid cross-platform mobile application that is suitable for both iOS and Android devices.
According to a recent study by Statista, 1.64 million mobile apps were available in the Apple App Store, and 3.55 million mobile apps were available on the Google Play Store. That’s a lot of apps! And, if you are a business, considering a business or consumer application project, you would be wise to consider both markets. Why would an enterprise ignore millions of potential customers and choose only one development environment, when it can appeal to and attract customers and users for both Android and iOS devices with a Hybrid Mobile Application Development approach?
World-renowned consulting firm, Deloitte, states that, ‘The implementation of digital technologies can help accelerate progress towards enterprise goals such as financial returns, workforce diversity, and environmental targets by 22%.’ If your business is considering expanding its market reach, or providing more flexibility and access to tools for business users, it is likely working on a mobile application initiative to support its initiatives and goals.
According to recent research by Statista, ‘Android maintained its position as the leading mobile operating system worldwide, controlling the mobile OS market with a close to 70 percent share, while iOS accounted for around 25 percent of the mobile operating system market.’
According to BusinessOfApps, Android is the most popular operating system in the world, with over 2.5 billion active users spanning over 190 countries. Smart Phone and mobile device manufacturers using the Android platform include Samsung, Motorola, LG, Huawei, Vivo, Oppo and Xlaomi.
