This article sheds light on the impacts of 5G on mobile app development, and new ways of bridging the gap.
Ever experienced Speed fluctuation on your cellular handset? Always! Ever thought that I want a connection that does not lead me to frustration? Well, then all you should know is about 5G which has created a buzz even before coming to the market. Interesting right! With the advent of 4G, we got habituated with live streaming videos, reliable video conferencing, online video gaming, and a lot of other things. Fortunately, 5G has even more exciting dimensions in store for us.
With the next level connectivity, that will surpass all exceeding data limits, 5G has the potential to change how we view the world. Not only users like you even we as developers are waiting for 5G to be accessible. There is no doubt that 5G will influence the mobile app developments and will pave opportunities for the developers and rich user experience.
What 5G actually is?
A blink in your eye and there you go - Your loads of data are sent to the millions of connected devices. This is how 5G works, you do not have to unnecessarily wait for the loading circle to be converted into a blue tick. You think and it’s done right there. With an estimate of 1.4 billion 5G users by 2025, it will account for 15% of the global mobile industry.
Advance the technology, higher the expectations. While 4G adheres to the utmost demands of the customers like speed, connectivity, accessibility, etc. but what a customer desires are a seamless mobile app experience without any delays. 5G will be the game-changer, though it’s a successor of 4G it comes with a lot of modifications and will entirely be a technological paradigm shift.
Tech giants- Google, Facebook, Apple, and Microsoft have already laid their hands on this powerful technology. Preparations are done to adapt 5G on a multitude basis. While manufacturers are eyeing to launch 5G devices, Mobile app developers are expecting to provide enhanced 5G based services for a real experience.
Features of 5G that will influence a change in Mobile Apps.
With promising features, 5G will make us dive into a rich experience. It aims to provide users with faster communications and better mobile connectivity. Let’s go deeper into this enhanced technology;
Latency = 1 millisecond
Does a second even appeal to you unless you are in a marathon? Not a second, neither 100 milliseconds nor 50 milliseconds (current latency of 4G) but 5G promises network to its users at a whopping rate of 1 millisecond, near-equal to zero. Mobile App Development Companies have surely witnessed the problems faced due to a high level of latency. Even the users have to deal with it time and again for one particular action.
But with the advent of 5G Mobile Apps, Communication will be maintained throughout with minimum hindrance, and the data transferring process slashed into real-time. Enhancing overall growth from all the fronts and even making the end-users get the most of their time.
Download & Share Faster with Faster Speed.
Apart from the low latency, Speed is an important factor of 5G. According to Intel, the wireless networks open new doors for us, with 100 times more speed than the current 4G network. Users will be able to access any app within seconds without worrying about the size of the app, unlike right now where Wifi is preferred for big downloads.
Users can enjoy high video streaming apps without worrying about app streaming speed, this is one of the most common factors when it comes to users abandoning the app. Not only users but even app marketing companies can get their benefit from 5G with the total numbers of downloads of the app.
Faster Speed will account for transferring big data files within Seconds saving time. This will give a rise in the amount of data shared among the users. A user will find it easily applicable to share big files to millions of other users. Apps that would have been specifically built for transferring money, documents. and large files will see a surge in downloads. Mobile Developers would even add advanced features based on the 5G network.
A Rise in Connection Density
You may have experienced that your network speed automatically goes down when you are in a crowded place! Suppose in an auditorium or a stadium. You may have taken it lightly owing to the mood of the place. But there is a huge factor behind this low connection density- Your 4G network can only constrain 2000 devices to 0.38 miles. Weird, isn’t it?!
Compared to the 4G network, 5G makers have solved this issue by providing support to millions of devices across the same area. Cool right! This facility has opened a whole new realm for IoT developers which a user can also access.
With 5G touching vast areas of modern technology, many countries like China, Japan, South Korea, Canada, U.S, etc have adopted it on a wide scale. 5G has left no stone unturned, and there is no doubt it’s going to be implemented in all sectors of an Economy. As our company mainly has expertise in App Development, we will see what major changes will occur shortly in the field of Mobile App development.
AR- VR based Applications
Do you sometimes want to explore the world, travel to new places, but lack of money or a situation like the Pandemic stop you? No worries. With AR and VR, you do have the world in your hands. AR and VR provide you the experience with a minimum budget, and with the luxury of sitting in the four corners of your house. An experience worth it.
AR and VR apps are already in the market, but its accessibility is comparatively very low. Issues like latency and speed hinder its progress. But, users can have a better online experience with 5G. With the adoption of 5G, Mobile Developers can integrate these technologies into use and will give an increase to Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality based apps in all areas of life.
Smart things require Smart Solution- IoT
With most of our devices conveniently interconnected, we live in the world which is infused with IoT. Smartwatches, Smart TV- everything connected to your Smart Phones. 5G will largely impact the Internet of Things (IoT) with the advanced technology it provides. Artificial Intelligence - Google Assistant, Alexa, Siri are new members of our family, all thanks to IoT.
The Near Future will pave more way for such IoT apps, with further advancement in Technology supporting 5G. We will see an increase in Mobile App Developers working in the field of IoT because of 5G.
GPS enabled apps
As 5G provides, a higher rate of connectivity among the users. It enables the developers to provide apps with better coverage. Apps will have better security systems and precisely, an accurate result which is the important feature of GPS enabled apps. You won’t have to worry about your order being delivered to somebody else. With uninterrupted communications, 5G can widen GPS technology and provide seamless results.
Three Dimensions (3D)
With the advent of 5G, we may witness 3D integrated with mobile apps. 3D printing and 3D models are something we can experience in Mobile Apps with the help of 5G. Multiple Sectors would want a mobile app with this feature.
High Battery Life
Have you ever complained about your phone using your battery percentage? Mobile Apps consume battery life with the processing done in the background. But this won’t be a problem anymore, with a high speed of 5G internet, low latency, and less dependence on your device, you can be sure that your phone will survive longer. High Speed is not the only advantage of 5G but also overall mobile functioning efficiency.
Integrated Technologies
Developers will be able to add multiple technologies, to one single mobile app. With the internet speed being relatively high, Cloud-based Mobile applications would gain prominence as they can store app’s data and can run it on any device without being installed. Any user would be able to access data on Cloud’s storage. If a cloud-based mobile application is developed and designed well with 5G technology, it can offer a user experience that will make it look like an entire program installed on a computer. Though Mobile App but with Integrated Technology.
5G is the future.
A 5th generation wireless network. It has broadened many possible horizons out of all the Sci-Fi movies we have come across. Its features promise the ultimate solution to our connectivity issues and not only that it allows us to connect everything virtually be it artificial intelligence, machines, devices, anything!
But, 5G is still taking baby steps, there is a need for a lot more add ons until it gets perfect- the way we have imagined. Sky-high expectations are there from the world’s fastest network. Everything comes with its own price, with the advent of 5G, older devices that are not prone to 5G network will have to be replaced with expensive ones to meet the demand.
No matter what, 5G will open new arenas for mobile app developers with its outstanding features. IoT, AR, and VR, Wearables will be mainstream for App Development Companies presenting developers opportunities like never before.
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