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Top 50 Mobile Trends in October

From Rewarding Dance Apps to Ultra-Durable Clear Cases

— October 28, 2023 — Tech
The October 2023 mobile trends showed a surge in innovative app developments that transform mundane tasks into engaging experiences, as well as a heightened focus on durable, rugged and life-proof devices.

Apps are employing gamification and reward systems to make aspects of daily life more enjoyable, offering challenges and a sense of achievement while users browse and purchase products. Additionally, to-do list apps have taken on a chat-style approach, turning everyday tasks into conversational interactions.

On the hardware front, Apple recently unveiled the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. These devices come equipped with standout features such as aerospace-grade titanium frames, 100% recycled cobalt batteries for a more eco-friendly approach, and the integration of USB-C ports. Alongside these new releases, brands are rushing to support the launch with a range of accessories designed to complement and enhance the user experience.
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Smartphone Game Feature Expansions
Smartphone Game Feature Expansions
Apple's iPhone Event Announced its Upcoming Game Launches
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49
Battery-Extended Action Cameras
Battery-Extended Action Cameras
The GoPro Hero 12 Black Doubles its Predecessor's Battery Life
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48
Crafting Retailer Loyalty Apps
Crafting Retailer Loyalty Apps
The Hobbycraft Club App Offers Exclusive Discounts and More
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47
One-Swipe Ordering Solutions
One-Swipe Ordering Solutions
Panera's Crunch Time Ordering Connects Guest With Food Fast
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46
Masterful Photography Smartphones
Masterful Photography Smartphones
The Sony Xperia 5 V Features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
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45
Edgeless Display Smartphones
Edgeless Display Smartphones
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo Has a pOLED Display and More
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44
Updated Sci-Fi Strategy Games
Updated Sci-Fi Strategy Games
Hoyoverse Released the Third Major Update for Honkai: Star Rail
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43
Ergonomic Smartphone Photography Controllers
Ergonomic Smartphone Photography Controllers
The SWISS RIG Bresson Elevates Smartphone Videography
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42
Rubber-Edged Phone Cases
Rubber-Edged Phone Cases
Apple Releases a Series of New Phone Cases with 'FineWoven' Materials
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41
Rewarding Dance Apps
Rewarding Dance Apps
Desperados Dance Club Brings the Uplifting Benefits of Movement to Gen Z
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40
Illuminated Leather Smartphone Technologies
Illuminated Leather Smartphone Technologies
Infinix 3D Lighting Leather Brightens Device Edges
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39
Communication App Shopping Experiences
Communication App Shopping Experiences
WhatsApp Flows Allow for In-App Booking and Shopping
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38
Car-Free AR Lenses
Car-Free AR Lenses
Bolt's Feels Like Home Campaign Uses AR to Envision Car-Free Spaces
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37
AI-Powered Accessory Platforms
AI-Powered Accessory Platforms
PopSockets' AI Customizer Personalizes Accessories with GenAI
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36
Cookie Action Mobile Games
Cookie Action Mobile Games
Devsisters Released a New Game in the 'CookieRun' Franchise
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35
Integrated E-Commerce Apps
Integrated E-Commerce Apps
Amazon is Adding 'Buy with Prime' to Shopify through New Integrations
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34
Chat-Style To-Do Apps
Chat-Style To-Do Apps
The 'Qept' App Lets Users DM Tasks to Themselves
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33
International Professional Hotspots
International Professional Hotspots
The Solis 5G WiFi Mobile Hotspot Keeps Travelers Connected
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32
Retractable Cable Power Banks
Retractable Cable Power Banks
The MChaos Wearable Power Bank Delivers 20W of Fast Charging
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31
Detachable Controller Gaming Handhelds
Detachable Controller Gaming Handhelds
The Pimax Portal QLED Plays Everything on Android and VR
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30
Supportive Stress Resilience Apps
Supportive Stress Resilience Apps
The 'Resonance' App Guides Users with Breath Work
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29
Textured Clamshell Flip Smartphones
Textured Clamshell Flip Smartphones
The TECNO PHANTOM V Flip 5G Has a Circular Exterior Display
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28
Rugged Mobile Device Collections
Rugged Mobile Device Collections
These Samsung Tactical Edition Products are Pro-Grade
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27
Demure Specialty Smartphone Models
Demure Specialty Smartphone Models
The Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate Design Comes in Two Finishes
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26
Fashion-Branded Folding Smartphones
Fashion-Branded Folding Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Thom Browne Edition is Elegant
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25
Cyberpunk-Inspired Power Banks
Cyberpunk-Inspired Power Banks
The AOHI Starship Has a 40,000mAh Capacity and More
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24
Recycled Material Titanium Smartphones
Recycled Material Titanium Smartphones
iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max Have Recycled Cobalt Batteries
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23
Luxe Gold-Plated Smartphones
Luxe Gold-Plated Smartphones
Caviar Presents a Regal Gold-Plated iPhone 15 Pro Design
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22
Sustainable Future-Proof Smartphones
Sustainable Future-Proof Smartphones
The Fairphone 5 is Backed By a Five-Year Warranty and More
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21
Powerful Professional Flagship Smartphones
Powerful Professional Flagship Smartphones
The Huawei Mate60 Pro+ Has a 5,000mAh Battery
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20
Discount Retailer Mobile Apps
Discount Retailer Mobile Apps
Family Dollar Debuted a New Mobile Shopping App for Customers
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19
Carbon-Neutral Smartwatches
Carbon-Neutral Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Series 9 Shows off a Gesture Control Interface
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18
Feature-Rich Jewel-Like Smartphones
Feature-Rich Jewel-Like Smartphones
The HONOR 90 Smartphone Has a 200MP Main Camera Lens
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17
Slim All-in-One Tech Chargers
Slim All-in-One Tech Chargers
The AOHi The Future Creative Ultra-Thin 65W Gan+ Charger is Advanced
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16
Wallet-Paired Smartphone Protectors
Wallet-Paired Smartphone Protectors
The Mujjo Leather iPhone 15 Wallet Case is Built to Last
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15
Gamified Shopping Apps
Gamified Shopping Apps
Yaysay Combines AI-Powered Personalization & Gamification
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14
Pro-Grade Selfie Smartphones
Pro-Grade Selfie Smartphones
The Infinix Zero 30 5G Has a 50MP Selfie Lens for 4K Videos
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13
Folding High-Power Smartphone Models
Folding High-Power Smartphone Models
The Huawei Mate X5 Comes in Five Color Options
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12
Certified Clear Plastic Cases
Certified Clear Plastic Cases
dbrand Promises its Ghost Case for iPhone Will Not Yellow Over Time
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11
Pro-Grade Productivity Smartphones
Pro-Grade Productivity Smartphones
The Lava Blaze 2 Pro Has 8GB of RAM with 8GB of Virtual RAM
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10
AI-Powered Fashion Apps
AI-Powered Fashion Apps
The 'Blend' App Helps Users Find Products That Suit Their Style and Budget
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9
Ultra-Durable Clear Cases
Ultra-Durable Clear Cases
AmazingThing Releases a New 'Titan' Case Series for the iPhone 15
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8
Illuminating Magnetic Smartphone Batteries
Illuminating Magnetic Smartphone Batteries
The Moonside 'MagLight' Has a Six-in-One Design
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7
Clutch Purse Smartphone Concepts
Clutch Purse Smartphone Concepts
The Honor V Purse Transforms the Mobile Device into an Accessory
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6
Color-Infused Glass Smartphones
Color-Infused Glass Smartphones
The Apple iPhone iPhone 15 and 15 Plus Have a 48MP Main Camera
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5
Racing Enthusiast Smartphone Models
Racing Enthusiast Smartphone Models
The Infinix NOTE 30 VIP Racing Edition Has a Textured Finish
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4
Magnetic Smartphone Stand Wallets
Magnetic Smartphone Stand Wallets
The Satechi Magnetic Wallet Stand Supports Handsfree Viewing
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3
Intelligent Notification Smartphone Models
Intelligent Notification Smartphone Models
The Realme C51 Comes in Two Color Options
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2
Value-Conscious Low-Cost Smartphones
Value-Conscious Low-Cost Smartphones
The itel S23+ Offers the Latest Features for Less
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1
Transparent Power Banks
Transparent Power Banks
The Nothing Phone (2) Power Bank is Intricate and Interesting
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