5). Voice-Enabled interfaces
Voice-enabled interfaces make it easy for users to use the applications. Similar to using Siri, a user can simply start or log in a voice-activated mobile app. In fact, mobile apps with voice ordering services were the most popular on the internet in 2017, and will undoubtedly be the most popular again in 2018.
Fingerprint enabled interfaces will therefore play a crucial role in mobile app interface designs in days to come.
6). Functional animations and interactions
UI interface can help improve the user’s experience with the app This is a trend that will not stop at 2017 but will spill all the way to 2018.
In addition, micro-interaction, which was first introduced and highly endorsed by Dan Saffer, will continue to be updated and used by designers in the coming of 2018.
Micro-interactions are meant to improve our interaction designs for some details of mobile app interfaces. They enable users to communicate with them quickly and obtain immediate feedback. This is undoubtedly a positive trend that designers should continue using their mobile app UI designs.