We are familiar with social apps, what with many of
them being a constant presence in our lives, for the last few years. Nothing
more needs to be said about their role in helping us keep in touch with our
loved ones and improving communication these days. So what is a social app
exactly?
A social app is a software or application that is
built with interactive and communication tools, based on the nuances of the
internet. Nowadays, the communication tools have grown to include a wide range
of multimedia including audio, video, GIFs and what more. They have invaded our
hearts, becoming a part of our daily life.
Now all these technical definitions to describe what
is a social app, is actually unnecessary these days. Think Messenger, WhatsApp
or Hangout and you have social apps decoded. However, these applications still
have a lot of unexploited potential, which we are yet to tap. With the way we
have grown accustomed to a life that is highly dependent on our Smart phones;
these apps are expected to survive every unforeseen market storms.
Be it an iPhone, Android or Blackberry, it is
impossible to imagine it without a social media app. Can you ever imagine going
back to previous years, when we managed to convey every emotion through a restricted
160 character text? We have come a long way from there but there is more to go.
If you are nurturing an app idea in your mind,
social apps would be a great field, given our increased affinity towards
anything instant. Instant messaging with a dose of innovation in transferring
multimedia files and liberal on access or usage could fetch you a lot of
clients. But be sure to include irresistible features that would make it
impossible to turn their back on.
It would also do your innovative self a lot of good
to evaluate the top social apps in market today. Take a leaf out of their
strategy but never imitate, people appreciate fresh content, always. Time and
technology has gone through many loops since some of the best social apps were
released, and the opportunities to develop something new are pretty ripe.
The Smartphone technology is on a constant growth
and so is the scope for our social app ideas. Let’s face it, however busy our
schedule is, we do spare a few minutes to go through at least one of our social
apps every day. With the right amount of innovation, dedication and skill, it
could be yours in a little while!
