The document discusses the top Android app development trends for 2021, including Android Instant Apps, MotionLayout, APM and EMM for app performance, Kotlin Multiplatform for code reuse, 5G technology, chatbots, on-demand applications, improved app architecture, Flutter cross-platform framework, blockchain technology, augmented reality, and machine learning. While many new technologies and frameworks emerge, developers should carefully consider factors like expertise, budget, requirements before implementing trends to build effective apps.

1. Top Android App Development
Trends for 2021
By: Hidden Brains Infotech
- Leading Web & Mobile App Development Company

2. Indeed Android has come a long way and the story of Android is nothing less than
inspirational, bringing about a transformation in the mobile app development industry.
Launched back in 2008, Android’s smartphone OS Market Share now hovers around 85%.
Furthermore, volumes are expected to grow at a five-year CAGR of 2.4%, with shipments
approaching 1.41 billion in 2022.
Before you take a plunge in exploring and riding on the waves of changes or hire mobile
application developers to develop an app, it is important to understand the Android app
development trends and their implications on the Android ecosystem. Don’t just emulate
changes, rather partner with a mobile application development company to capitalize on
its benefits.

3. Let’s take a look at Android application development
trends 2021!
Android Instant Apps:
With Google Play Instant, Android users can tap to try out an app or game completely skipping
the installation process. As Instant Apps do not require users to download the Apps, they are
simple to use as a website and are operated directly from the cloud. As a result, these apps don’t
take up extra space on your mobile device.
Android’s new app publishing format, the Android App Bundle, is a step in the direction to offer a
Google Play Instant experience quickly.

4. MotionLayout:
If you are looking to bridge the gap between layout transitions and complex motion, MotionLayout
is the way ahead. MotionLayout helps manage motion and widget animation in your app. It comes
with a combination of features between the property animation framework, TransitionManager, and
CoordinatorLayout.
As part of the ConstraintLayout library, MotionLayout is available as a support library and is
backward-compatible to API level 14.
Irrespective of complexity or magnitude, MotionLayout is completely declarative describing
transitions in XML.

5. APM and EMM:
Application Performance Management (APM) and Enterprise Mobile Management (EMM) are
elements of enterprise mobile app development aimed at reducing a mobile app’s slowness.
The exponential growth of mobile app development comes with certain expectations regarding the
quality of mobile apps. It is aimed not just at the security and safety of apps but allows efficient data
exchange over mobile devices.
Kotlin Multiplatform:
Kotlin Multiplatform libraries allow the reuse of multiplatform logic in common and platform-specific
code. Support for multiplatform programming is a key benefit that minimizes time spent writing the
code for often conflicting and different platforms while leveraging the flexibility and benefits of
native development.

6. 5G Technology:
In comparison with 4G networks, 5G technology provides exponential speed and performance
which is unthinkable. With the speed of 100 GBPS, 5G technology epitomizes data
transmission to build a high-performance and feature-rich app to improve business
performance.
Chatbots/Google Assistant:
The coming year will witness heavy demand for chatbots. After all, chatbots are
changing the way businesses are interacting with customers and resolving their
problems. Several industries such as on demand services such as food delivery, as well
as eCommerce and retail are embracing Chatbot development

7. On-demand applications:
The pandemic has changed people’s lives forever, resulting in heavy demand for on-demand applications.
Right from healthcare, travel, retail, hotel, grocery, and much more, several industries are using on-demand
apps to reach their target audience.
On-demand Android application development will continue to rise in the coming year.
Android Apps Architecture:
Google’s architecture guidelines define the best practices in building an Android app and
recommended architecture to build high-performance and robust applications. Android architecture
components serve as a good starting point to build stable apps. With Architecture components,
developers can build apps with less boilerplate code and focus more on the code that makes the app
unique.

8. Flutter:
Made by Google, Flutter allows you to build beautiful native apps on iOS and Android from a
single codebase. Providing a new architecture such as customizable and extensible widgets,
the Flutter framework is a mobile SDK providing reactive views with no need for a JavaScript
bridge.
Blockchain Technology:
Blockchain technology is creating a buzz across different industries. It is expected to
evolve in terms of security, public & private blockchain architecture, and consortium
architecture. The blockchain mobile apps development market will boom to USD 20
billion by the end of 2024. Blockchain and Blockchain app development is growing in
popularity to unimaginable heights.

9. Augmented Reality:
Android app development is taking the next leap with the amalgamation of AR/VR
with AI by introducing advances in immersive technologies, including its Visual
Positioning Service (VPS). This is among the latest AR technology identifying and
emulating visual features in users’ surroundings.
Machine Learning:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) features with Android app development; many
smartphones will perform advanced technology roles such as landmark
recognition, image labeling, barcode scanning, face recognition, and text
recognition. AI features in Android phones will be able to simplify work for
users, as well as build a fantastic user experience.

10. Conclusion
While Android application development trends continue to come and pass by, it is
important to evaluate the latest technology updates and seize opportunities.
However, it is equally important to resist the temptation of implementing all
trends. Carefully consider several factors such as technical expertise, budget,
business requirements, infrastructure before making a plunge.

11. If you are looking to leverage the latest technology trends in Android App
Development, contact our team from Hidden Brains Infotech for free quote.
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