We’ve come a long way from the first humble and humongous computers. Once, they occupied entire rooms, and now they are in our pockets. Alongside that transition came the way we use them. With the explosive progression of mobile phones, today, they stand toe to toe with our desktop variants, offering unmatched convenience and practicality. Our industries have also adapted to the shift, and in the following examples, it’s clear why the future is mobile.
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To put it in numbers and backed by the American Gaming Association, the revenue in this industry was over $60 billion in 2022. From that, exactly $418.9 million was made in the Lone Star state, where brave cowboys use mobile apps to game at any time and place they wish. Gone are the days of being strapped to a PC to play because, in Texas, players can enjoy playing via mobile on offshore sites whenever they please.
This function is what spearheads the mobile app versions over any other counterpart, and it also includes tablets. The rise in processing power and software enables quality multimedia entertainment from casinos to be experienced and played on most mobile phones. For players who don’t wish to travel to Livingstone or Eagle Pass and experience a brick-and-mortar casino, mobile is the next best option!
Speaking of traveling, when was the last time you sat and booked an Uber via desktop? Hardly none, as we are all on the move, out in town, or stuck somewhere and need a quick ride. Uber is still dominating in the US and Canada, with $19.4 billion being made of the $31.8 billion total revenue, Uber proves that a simple, straightforward, and practical mobile app is perfect for their industry.
The mobile app uses your GPS location, allowing for an easy way to book a quick ride or offer one. Whether traveling to your favorite All Square restaurant in Minnesota or going for a night out in the Red Coconut in Florida, Uber is how you’ll get there.
So, now we have the means of transportation, but where will you be staying? Hotels get booked, and there are none nearby, so you can either sleep in your car or book an Airbnb with your mobile. Aside from being mobile-friendly, Airbnb is also using AI tech to offer the best booking experience. New York leads with the number of bookings, with over 100.000 made in 2020, contributing to the $21.4 billion revenue made in the entire US. Most of these were made on the fly, using a mobile app, allowing for quick access, mobility, and ease of use.
To end the perfect night, or when you need to grab a quick bite, a quick meal can be a touch away. Corona has proven how valuable a food ordering app is for the restaurant business, allowing users to place quick orders while relaxing on the couch. The need for restaurants to have a mobile app has become the industry standard, bringing in more orders and revenue, and cementing the practicality mobile apps have over desktops in said industry.