Biggest Phone Trends in 2024

If you want to stay up-to-date on the current cell phone trends, this article is written for you. We will cover some of the newest iPhone trends this year, along with the mobile phone trends you can expect from other companies like Google, Fitbit, and Etsy. Ready to dive in?

1. Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality, AI

Augmented reality and virtual reality experiences aren’t going anywhere. In fact, they will likely only increase as time goes on. Brands are even using AR to show you what a product would look like in your home or on your body. These “magic mirrors” allow you to try on different clothes, hairstyles, makeup, and more.  

Since remote work isn’t going away soon, AR and VR will be here for a long time to come. Don’t look any further than Facebook’s rebrand into Meta technology for proof. AI is another phone trend that’s expected to grow, and the momentum from FaceApp has evolved into photo animation thanks to MyHeritageApp. 

2. Foldable Phones

In 2022, a projected 50 million units of foldable phones will be shipped. These phones are appealing to users due to the fact that they have a larger screen and can allow you to view multiple windows at the same time. 

Apps for foldable phones are also likely to become popular, since the larger screens enable app developers to do more and “play around” with the extra space. The added space will help streaming and gaming apps accomplish more as well, so be on the lookout for apps geared specifically to foldable phones in the future.  

 

3. Keebos Crossbody Phone Cases

 

Crossbody phone cases like Keebos are expected to continue selling like hotcakes as phones become more secure, efficient, and high-tech. We’ll want to keep our phones close to us as we enjoy the new trends that will undoubtedly open up a new world of possibilities to us. 

 

The higher processing speed offered to us with the help of our 5G phones will enable us to make more frequent social media posts that are clearer, and the capability of P2P apps will allow brands to request and make payments easily. 

 

Keebos allow you to wear your technology now - without waiting for app developers to find a way to make them for your smartwatch. They’re stylish yet simple and come in plenty of color choices, so you can match your outfit perfectly and look like the queen you already are. 

 

 

Even those who are a bit late on the technology curve and don’t trust digital wallets will enjoy Keebos, since it allows you to hold your photo ID, credit cards, and cash with the help of the handy wallet on the back. You won’t have to worry about dropping your expensive 5G phone, either, because the premium cord will stay securely attached to your phone and you. 

Crossbody phone case seen in the Netflix Show Emily in Paris

Keebos are the phone trend of the future, so pick yours up today!

 

4. Mobile Learning

Statista showed that 35% of employees used their mobile devices for learning in June 2019. In 2022, this number is only expected to increase (with the market reaching 58.5 billion by 2025. Mobile learning has increased in popularity due to how accessible it is. Nearly everyone has a smartphone, and smartphones allow people to access information everywhere (on the job, at home, in a group or solo). 

 

 

Mobile learning is also more interactive than other forms of learning, with continuous feedback and 360-degree learning capabilities. Many enterprises have joined the mobile learning bandwagon, using it for higher course completion rates, better engagement and more knowledge retention. Mobile learning has a great deal of potential, and it could become the preferred method of job training for tech-forward companies in the future. 

5. Mobile App Security

Due to the prominence of hacking (nearly half of all organizations had at least one employee who downloaded a malicious app), mobile app security will be even more important. Digital security is expected to become one of the major trends for the year of 2022. 

Industry leader Apple has already rolled out a security feature that no longer uses passwords. This feature is called “Passkeys in iCloud Keychain” and promises a more secure login process without the use of soon-antiquated passwords. This authentication tech uses FaceID or Touch ID technology to verify your identity. 

6. App Trends

There are several app trends to look forward to in 2022, so rather than try to choose our favorites, we thought we’d give you a quick rundown of the top trends. Read on for more about super apps, wearable apps and P2P apps!

Super Apps

Until today, most apps have served one purpose and one purpose only. That is expected to change in 2022, with a shift away from one-purpose apps to super apps that serve many purposes. These apps became popular in Asia and are making their way into the Western world with gusto. 

Natural AI from Brain Technologies Inc. is an example of one such super app. Not only can you do your online shopping there - you can also order grocery delivery and food delivery. This development can change the mobile experience as we know it, resulting in a more streamlined approach to our apps!

Wearable Apps

Wearable devices (like the Apple Watch, Fitbit, etc) are already extremely popular, with a projected 929 million of them this year alone. The Apple WatchOZ8 has new features, watch faces, better wallet access, and a new interface. Google is getting in on the wearable app action as well, with their wearables platform combining its wear OS with Samsung’s Tizen software platform.  

Cutting-edge app developers should start seeking ways to integrate their apps with wearable tech so they’ll be ahead of the game by the time everyone else figures it out. 

P2P Apps

Peer-to-peer mobile apps are increasing in popularity as freelance work becomes more readily available (hello, Etsy!). People use these apps to pay their friends, family members, etc without the red tape they’d have to deal with through other app types. This year, expect to start seeing more social media platforms opening up built-in payments, OS systems with built-in payments, and independent providers who are getting in on the action. 

The higher processing speed offered to us with the help of our 5G phones will enable us to make more frequent social media posts that are clearer, and the capability of P2P apps will allow brands to request and make payments easily. 

7. 5G Phones

 

Experts believe that 660,000,000 smartphones will have 5G connection by the end of this year. To put this number into perspective, that’s nearly half of all smartphone devices. The increase of 5G phones means that they’ll be far more efficient. Latency will be reduced and there will be higher resolution - good news for video streaming apps. 

 

 

In addition to all of this, it’ll be easier to transfer data between devices and safer to develop new features without the worry of affecting app performance. Mobile payments will be easier as well. 

Since 5G phones are up to 100 times faster than 4G phones, you can also expect TikTok to continue doing well this year. TikTok is one of the fastest-growing and most downloaded mobile apps, and it’s also one of the highest-ranked platforms when it comes to consumer spending. Brands that want to enjoy engaging with their customers would do well to continue to focus on TIkTok.