Elad Natanson ContributorI cover the evolution of the mobile marketplace and the app economy. Change comes quickly in the world of mobile. From developing new immersive mobile experiences to reacting to global economic trends, smartphone manufacturers and app developers are consistently innovating to meet users’ expectations. With this in mind, I wanted to speak to some of our industry’s best-known experts to get their view on what we can expect from mobile in the near future. Device Evolution: Delivering a Next-Level Mobile Experience Before delving into the newest and most exciting app developments, it is worth considering how mobile devices…

Vietnamese smartphone users nearly top the global rankings for the time spent on their device each day with an average of 6.5 hours per person. The country, which has seen heavy investment in its telecoms industry in recent years, now boasts one of the world’s highest internet penetration rates. The number of apps being released in Vietnam every month is also at record levels. In 2021, there was an unprecedented surge in the popularity of digital payment solutions and e-commerce platforms in Vietnam, with growth showing no signs of slowing down. All the data indicates Vietnam’s digital economy is booming…

Appnext was on my radar long before a position at the company that was a good match opened up. As an app discovery platform, Appnext is utterly unique. By providing straightforward but innovative solutions to a multitude of mobile challenges, Appnext has positioned itself as a leader in the market. Some of you may not know that Indonesia is now among the fastest-growing mobile markets in the world. Last year, Indonesians installed a total of 7.3 billion new apps, marking a 33% growth on the previous two years. The country ranked fifth globally for the collective number of hours spent…