The Future Belongs to Mobile Devices: Trends and Prospects

Mobile technology is rapidly growing and reaching new heights on a day-to-day basis. The days that do not deliver something exciting on the mobile development front are becoming increasingly rare. It’s no secret that mobile devices and the app development industry have shaped and redefined business as we knew it a decade ago. Most companies are forced to adopt the latest trends and prospects in mobile development to extend their marketing efforts and achieve growth.

Remember when mobile devices were the size of a brick? We indeed came a long way, and we have seamlessly incorporated mobile devices into most of our daily activities. We send text messages, keep in touch with our family over social media, pay our bills, and enjoy online roulette casino games, all without leaving the comfort of our houses. We have all reasons to expect further growth, so let’s take a closer look at trends and prospects linked with mobile development, focusing on mobile gambling.

Holographic Technology

Samsung is at the forefront of holographic development, as they have developed a display capable of projecting high-resolution 3D videos on a multitude of angles. All that’s left is for them to scale the display to fit within smartphones. They managed to increase the viewing angle by 30 times using a backlight capable of redirecting the image. However, the current display components are 1 centimeter thick, and more research is required to fit them in mobile devices.

Holograms and gambling have already crossed paths in the Las Vegas venues, albeit not through mobile devices. At the moment, the technology is way too revolutionary to be available to the average user, but almost everyone would like to experience holographic gambling. Experimental casinos are in the works, like Linq’s Re:Match Bar, where gamblers place bets on holographic games using gestures. The Linq Hotel acts as the testing ground for Caesars Palace, so we can expect holographic technology to appear on the casino floor soon enough.

As for holographic mobile online gambling, the demand is there but not the technology. The cheapest holographic laptop available on the market costs $6,000, and it will take a while until they become affordable for the average gambler. Unfortunately, computer developers aren’t prioritizing them. However, as soon as the technology becomes more affordable, we are confident that it will migrate to mobile devices, and gambling providers will start developing content.

Augmented Reality

Mobile device virtual reality is dominated by HTC, Oculus Rift, through various headsets that require you to hold the smartphone very close to your face. They are big, bulky, and cannot be used on the go. When it comes to Samsung Gear or Google Cardboard, they simply aren’t too effective. However, augmented reality is smartphone-centric and here to evolve. Sure, they are costly, not ready for mass consumer adoption, and unsightly, but they have colossal potential.

Smartphone augmented reality is slowly distancing from virtual reality and AR devices. Customers already have a strong relationship with their mobile phones; they already see them as appliances.

In the online gambling world, a virtual reality casino might be an exciting idea. However, turning your living room into Golden Nugget Las Vegas is every gambler’s dream. Augmented reality and online gambling share another essential aspect; they are expected to rake in massive profits. The Extended Reality (Augmented reality included) niche is looking at $125 billion per year as soon as 2026 and online gambling at $127 billion by 2027.

The most likely mix between the two has to be in the live dealer game sphere. In recent years, the demand for live dealer games has been immense, with most online casinos adopting them. However, gamblers are demanding a better experience, and augmented reality might be the key. Augmented reality could increase emotional involvement, the driving force behind real-life gambling; the live dealer could be superimposed onto the player’s environment, along with tables, cards, or chips. And this can be achieved through a mobile device without the need for expensive gaming PCs or bulky headsets, and most importantly, on the move.

Conclusion

Holographic technology and augmented reality will be readily available on our mobile devices sooner or later. Both technologies need to mature before the online gambling world fully adopts them. However, as soon as they develop, we can expect some exciting video slots and live dealer games that will be revolutionary and allow us to experience the land-based casino experience through our mobile devices.