THE FUTURE OF APP DEVELOPMENT IN THIS AGE OF FOLDABLE DEVICES

 

As the technology updates, so do the devices we use every day. The most interesting innovation in recent years has been the foldable devices, where technology is making devices that we all use daily evolve together. These devices allow users to multitask efficiently and provide services that traditional smart phones failed to offer. Foldable devices are becoming popular with brands like Samsung, Motorola, Huawei with their incredible technologies. They are changing the way users interact with apps, raising the need for the apps to adapt foldable technology.

Reasons why mobile apps need to change

Better User Experience: As user experience varies with the type of device they use, it’s crucial to develop apps that adapt to different screen sizes. When apps are designed to transform how they look according to the screen size of the devices, it improves user experience. If an app doesn’t adapt to foldable devices, it may not be compatible with those devices and leads to user frustration and drive them to alternatives.

Larger Screen Place: Foldable devices contain more screen space than the traditional devices that allows them to multitask. They can display multiple app windows side by side allowing users to access apps without switching from one app to another. It would be beneficial for apps to adapt to dynamic layouts, so that apps can change their layout based on whether the device is folded or unfolded.

Stay ahead of Competition: As foldable devices are getting popular recently, most of the apps still didn’t adapt to this bigger screens. Apps that adapt to these larger screens offer features that regular apps can’t and encourages users to choose your app over others. It helps in attracting new customers while retaining the existing ones. When your app is quickly adapting new trends, it will lead to customer satisfaction.

CASE STUDIES:

Youtube: Recently YouTube updated its app for foldable devices to support multi functioning, allowing users to watch videos on one side while browsing comments or other content simultaneously on the other side. The app automatically adjusts its layout based on when the device is folded or unfolded. It allows users to do other tasks on the other half screen without interrupting the viewing experience.

Facebook and Instagram: Facebook and Instagram have updates their apps to work better on foldable devices. These apps change their layout according to the screen size. That means on bigger screen you can view more posts at once. The menus are designed to be user friendly by giving quick access to home or explore, making the navigation easier.

Netflix: Netflix optimized it app for foldable devices by incorporating multi tasking functionality. Now users can watch Netflix on half of the screen while using another app on the other half. This app adjusts to different screen sizes ensuring that the video player is easier to control. Overall this multi window functionality enables users to watch their favorite shows while still keeping up with other apps.

As foldable devices become more common, users are getting used to do more things at once. It’s important for apps to adapt these features, so that they can make their apps work better on larger screens. At Aarka Solutions, we understand the importance of adapting to new technologies to ensure that the app is flexible on all devices. By implementing these technologies, we help our clients to stand ahead of the competition and meet today’s standards of their users. Contact us today to update your app to make it compatible with foldable devices. Visit us at www.aarkasolutions.com.