The top July 2021 mobile ideas range from portable video games to audio-focused online communities and enhanced features for connecting with mobile content.
Breweries, fashion labels and fast-casual restaurants are releasing their own mobile games to engage their communities and show off styles that range from nostalgic and retro to future-thinking with augmented reality. Many of these games are focused around rewards programs and offering incentives for playing, or simply supporting meaningful causes.
Audio-only communities are growing in popularity thanks to apps like Clubhouse but there are now even more places for people to lead and join casual conversations via their mobile devices. Some of the newest examples of these apps include Dabel and Spotify Greenroom, a place for chatting all things music, sports and culture.
Top 45 Mobile Trends in July
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Peel-and-Stick Smartphone Wallets
The eLusefor Liam Phone Wallet Holds Cards, Cash and More
44
Magnetized Dual-Device Power Banks
The Zens Magnetic Dual Powerbank Boasts Two Charging Coils
43
Smartphone-Connected Photography Lights
The Anker iPhone LED Flash Works for Photos and Videos
42
Recipe-Based Food Shopping Apps
The 'Plate Up' App Lets Users Pick Recipes and Buy Ingredients
41
Heat-Dissipating Wireless Chargers
The Benks W07 Cooling Wireless Charger is Dual-Purpose
40
Magnetic Smartphone Case Accessories
The Bellroy Mod Case Works with MagSafe on iPhone 12 Devices
39
Single-Day Dating Apps
The Thursday Dating App Can Only Be Used on Thursdays
38
POS Solution Boxes
Visa's Tap to Phone Turns Phones Into POS Devices
37
Rugged Laser-Equipped Phones
The DOOGEE S97 Pro Boasts a Large Battery and Laser Rangefinder
36
Hassle-Free Travel Planning Apps
The 'Travi' Travel App Makes it Easier to Plan an Escape
35
Grip Assistance Smartphone Cases
The Incipio Sustainable Grip Case is Made with Recycled Plastic
34
Blazing-Fast Charging Smartphones
The Infinix Concept Phone 2021 Charges in Just 10-Minutes
33
Lo-Fi Restaurant Video Games
Chipotle is Launching Rewards Exchange with a Tesla Model 3 Giveaway
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Blazing-Fast Technology Chargers
Xiaomi HyperCharge Powers Smartphones to 100% in 8-Minutes
31
Enriched Short-Form Videos
TikTok Jump Lets Creators Link to Mini-Programs & Services in Videos
30
Soothing Digital Support Apps
The 'Bravely' Mental Well-Being App Prevents Doomscrolling
29
NFT-Integrated Art Apps
The Sketchar App Allows Users to Sell Their Artwork as NFTs from the App
28
Focus-Enhancing Smartphone Apps
The 'Rocket' App Prevents Distractions By Helping a User Focus
27
Digitized Government IDs
iOS 15 will Offer the Option to Keep a Digital ID in the Apple Wallet
26
Pride Runway Games
Kenneth Cole & Zynga Created the High Heels Game for Pride Month
25
Celebrity-Inspired Candy Filters
Kinder Bueno Created the buenobot for National Selfie Day
24
Proprietary Smartphone Operating Systems
Huawei's HarmonyOS for Smartphones Has Interoperability
23
Audio-Only Social Networks
The 'Dabel' Social Audio App Lets Anyone Start a Conversation
22
Active Learning Apps
The Brilliant App Helps to Sharpen New Skills and Develop the Mind
21
12-Hour Pride Livestreams
The TikTok Pride Finale Shares Hours of Live Programming
20
Camera-Branded Smartphones
The Leica Leitz Phone 1 Boasts an Impressive Camera System
19
Retail Employee-Focused Apps
Walmart Launches Its Me@Walmart App and Gives Devices to Employees
18
AI Wingman Apps
Copyhat Uses Artificial Intelligence to Create Dating App Openers
17
Collaborative Healthy Habit Apps
The 'KidHab' App Helps Kids Form Healthy Habits
16
Privacy Protection Habit Trackers
The 'Flat Habits' App is Mindful of the User's Data
15
Incentivized Brushing Apps
quip's Smart Brush + Rewards App Shares Perks for Good Oral Health
14
Digital Vaccination Retail Initiatives
Walmart is Offering Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Records
13
Privacy-Protecting Search Engines
Brave Search is a Privacy-Protected Alternative to Google
12
Carbon-Reducing Apps
The Sense App Helps Homeowners Reduce Their Home's Carbon Footprint
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Co-Watching Smartphone Features
Apple SharePlay Lets Users Enjoy Content Together Over FaceTime
10
Intuitive Freelancer Finance Apps
The 'Lance' Freelancer Banking App Automatically Allocates Funds
9
Subscription-Based Social Media Features
Twitter Blue Adds a Ton of Handy Features for Subcsribers
8
Contact-Blocking Dating App Features
Tinder Has Introduced Phone Number Blocking for More Privacy
7
AI-Powered Memory Apps
memoryOS Teaches Proven Memorization Skills & Rewires the Brain
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Live Audio Community Apps
Spotify Greenroom is a Place to Chat About Music, Sports and Culture
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Brewery-Created Mobile Games
The Climb is the First Video Game from the Great Notion Brewery
4
Mythical AR Attractions
Legoland Windsor Resort Shares AR Activation Points
3
Secondary Display Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 14 Concept Has an L-Shaped Display on the Rear
2
Free Item Community Marketplaces
Nextdoor Free Finds Offers Neighbors a Way to Give Away Goods
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Robust Ruggedly Rated Smartphones
The Motorola Defy Smartphone Has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
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Mood-Powered Smartphone Speakers
The Conceptual 'MIX:X' Speaker by Junyoung Lee is Intelligent
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Spatial Audio Streaming Interfaces
The Apple Vision Pro Spotify UI by Kyuna Petrova is Immersive
Pre-Launch B2B Startup Apps
Faindrr Focuses on Growth and Connections Between new Startup Founders
Algorithm-Free Social Media Apps
'RTRO' Connects Users in a More Positive Online Environment
AI-Powered Fashion Apps
The 'Blend' App Helps Users Find Products That Suit Their Style and Budget
Social Voice Chat Features
WhatsApp Launches a New Voice Chat Feature for Large Groups
Shoe Retailer AI Apps
SuperStep Partnered with 'IMSHOP' to Create a Convenient Mobile App
Social Media News Updates
Meta's Threads Update Features a 'Trending Now' Feed for Relevant News
Musically Compatible Fitness Apps
Strava Joins Forces with Spotify for Musical Control
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Text Prompt AI-Generated Playlists
Spotify is Working on New Generated Personalized Soundtracks
AI-Powered App Testing Tools
Mabl Launched a Low-Code Testing Tool for Mobile Applications
Social Podcast Exploration Platforms
'Podiscover' Helps Listeners Find Their Next Favorite Show
Inclusive Tinder Features
Tinder Launches New Profile Features to Support Authentic Connections
AI-Powered Storytelling Travel Apps
Journi is an App for Tour Guides to Share Exciting Narratives
AI Avatar Dating Apps
The Snack App Allow Users to Turn Themselves into an AI Version
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
Gen Z-Centered Health Apps
RTRO Lauches with ChatGPT with a Focus on Mental Health
AI-Aided Social Networks
Why Be Real Online when you can BeFake
Audio-Focused Party Games
Wilder and Doing Things Team Up to Launch The Audio Game
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Gen Alpha Social Media Apps
'SendIt' is Designed for Youth to Socialize through Games and Chatting
AI-Powered Video Chats
Fireworks Enhances Shoppable Live Video Commerce with Generative AI
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Standalone Friend-Finding Apps
Bumble for Friends (BFF) is Being Tested in Select Markets
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
Video-Style Chat App Features
WhatsApp Instant Video Messages Enables Quick Communication
IRL Dating Apps
The Blush App Aims to Enhance the Dating Experience with Real-World Connections
Running Partner Messaging Apps
Find Your Next Running Partner Through Strava Messaging
Shoppable Hybrid Apps
Lemon8 is a New Social Media App Combining Aspects of Instagram & Pinterest
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Personalized Podcast Platforms
The 'iListen' Platform Turns Articles into Audio Content
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Hyper-Personalized Wellness Apps
28 Seeks to Empower Women on Their Wellness Journey
AI Music Studios
OnePlus AI Music Studio Composes with Prompts
Personalized Guided Audio Tours
WeGoTrip Slows Travel Down with Personalized Audio Guides
AI-Driven Newsletter Summaries
CruiseLetter Summarizes News into Mini Podcasts
Text-to-Video AI Avatars
AI Studios Brings Content to Life
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Festival Friend Matching Apps
Hey! VINA & Absolut are Connecting Coachella Best Festival Friends
Young Professional Community Apps
Yuppie Helps Gen Z and Millennials Connect with One Another
Mobile Cannabis Marketplaces
Fire & Flower's Spark Marketplace App Simplifies Orders
Dynamic Mobile Fashion Games
Tommy Hilfiger Unveils a New Mobile Fashion Game Called FashionVerse
Aggregated On-Demand Service Apps
The 'finish'd' App Combines a Range of Services into One Spot
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
AI-Powered Beauty Apps
Charlotte Tilbury Unveils its First Mobile Beauty App with AI Deep Learning
AI-Generated Music Playlists
Spotify is Testing its AI DJ Based on User's Text Prompts
AI Africa-Based Travel Apps
The Akwaaba App Provides Insights and Boasts Sustainable Travel
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
Meme-Like Social Platforms
Social Platform Spill Launches its Beta with a ‘Meme-Forward’ Aesthetic
AI-Narrated News Articles
Artifact's Text-to-Speech Feature Reads to Users in Celebrity Voices
Non-Alcoholic Discovery Apps
The NA Drink Locator App Maps Alcohol-Free Options
AI-Powered Design Apps
Adobe Launches an AI-Powered Mobile App Called Adobe Express
Influencer Search Apps
Mavn Connects Influencers with Their Favorite Brands for Paid Opportunities
Connective Music Platforms
Musicat.fm Offers a Dynamic Community for Music Lovers
Gen Alpha-Focused Podcast Apps
Storybutton Launches as a Generation Alpha-Targeted Radio Channel
Social Media Notes Expansions
TikTok Notes Puts Text and Images to the Forefront of Social Sharing
AI-Generated Phone Accessories
PopSockets Launches a New AI Artwork Designer and Giveaway Contest
Bartender Collaboration Apps
Drinktank is Changing the Way Brands and Bartenders Collaborate
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
Engaging Political Update Apps
The 'GovSide' App Encourages Citizens to Get Involved
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Authenticated Product Review Apps
This App Matchers Shoppers With Brands Looking For Reviews
Rewarding Dance Apps
Desperados Dance Club Brings the Uplifting Benefits of Movement to Gen Z
Music-Focused Dating Apps
Dating App 'Vinylly' Matches Users Through Their Music Compatibility
All-in-One Productivity Apps
Evo Brands Itself as 'The Everything App'
Social Podcast Video Apps
Algo for Podcasts Helps Podcasters Create Engaging Content
AI-Enhanced Map Softwares
Google Maps Announced a Suite of AI-Powered Enhancements Coming to Maps
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
AI-Powered Karaoke Apps
Mayk Launches an AI Karaoke Product Called popstarz.ai
Social Reading Apps
Fable is a Social App for Readers That Goes Beyond Book Clubs
AI-Powered News Summary Apps
The 'Concise AI' News App Provides Summaries of Pertinent Topics
Mobile Edge AI SDKs
Anagog SDK is the Industry's First Mobile Engagement SDK with Edge AI
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Live Radio Apps
Amp by Amazon is a Live Audio-Streaming Platform
AI Dating Aid Bots
WittyWingMan Helps Users Craft the Perfect Text Response
AI Language Apps
MoBuddy is Fluent in 11 Languages and Offers Around-the-Clock Support
AI-Fuelled Mobile Design Apps
Adobe Launches its Express Mobile App for Design On-the-Go
AI Playlist Prompts
Spotify Users Can Turn Any Idea into a Playlist with a New AI Feature
Mobile Privacy-Focused Browsers
The Brave Browser is Now Available on Android with 'Leo' AI
Decentralized Social Apps
Meta is Developing a Decentralized Text-Based App Codenamed "P92"
Digital Social Sharing Spaces
The Shilo App Invites Users to Share and Curate What They Love
AI Travel Planners
Chonki.ai Lets Users Browse Curated Travel Experiences from Experts
AI Karaoke Apps
Wondera Lets Users Create Their Own AI Karaoke Voice
Interconnected Messaging Ecosystems
Whatsapp to Introduce Support for Messages Third-Party Apps
Home Decor Mobile Apps
Pottery Barn Officially Launches its Mobile App and New Design
Trendy In-Game Music Hubs
Roblox Launches the New Roblox Music Hub for Music Discovery
Community-Driven Collector Apps
Connectible is a First-of-Its-Kind Social Media App for Collectors
Video-Enabled Dating Apps
The 'Candid' Dating App Lets Users Show Their Personality with Video
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
AI Navigation Upgrades
Tmap Mobility Launches an AI-Powered Revamp for its Navigation App
Conversation-Starting Prompt Decks
Mingler Has Engaging Conversation Starters for Every Topic
Animated-Photo AI-Fueled Chat Apps
EmbodyMe Unveils its New Xpression Chat Platform
Publication Audio Journalism Apps
The New York Times Presents its NYT Audio App Software
AI-Recommended Wine Apps
Sippd Debuts an AI-Powered Wine App That Influences Purchasing Decisions
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
AI-Powered Language Apps
The Memrise App Welcomes More Than 70 Million Users
AI Music-making App
Suno Plans to Be the Go-to App for All-Things Audio
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
Seamless Automotive Shopping Apps
Awin Group of Dealerships Launches Mobile App to Enhance CX
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Versatile Workforce Platforms
Neat Unveils a Large-Scale Expansion with its New App Platform
Short-Form Gaming Video Apps
'FreshCut' is TikTok for Video Games and Gaming News
Sound Transforming Mobile Apps
The Outsidify App by Bastl Captures and Alters Sound on the Phone
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Mobile Esports Events
Tribe Gaming Partners with Samsung for a Mobile Gaming Event in Las Vegas
Collaborative Music Streaming Features
Spotify Jam Enables a Personalized Listening Experience
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Music Content Campaign Tools
Spotify Presents the Showcase Tool for Artists to Promote
Community-Oriented Audio Apps
The 'Waffly' Audio Platform Offers a Holistic Experience
Networking Platform In-App Games
LinkedIn is Working on Integrating Games to its Platform
Relaxed Interactive Mobile Games
Nintendo and Niantic Join Forces on the Pikmin Finder Game
Social Group Voice-Chat Features
WhatsApp's New Feature Allow Control in Group Voice Chats
Phone Puzzle Games
Word Search Game Offers Mental Stimulation with Word-Based Challenges
AI Travel Guide Apps
DocentPro Offers Insights and Stories of Nearby Attractions and Sites
Fantasy Sports Betting Apps
OnlyBets Builds a Sense of Community Around its Players
Gamer Organization Apps
Skich Debuts New Features for its Tinder-Style Game Recommendation App
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
Interactive Challenge Platforms
Join and Witness Online Challenges in One Place, at Tigbar
Real-Time Tailored News Podcasts
Listen2.AI Delivers Real-Time News in Podcast Form
Invitational Social App Expansions
The Bluesky App is Only Available by Invitation
Visually Inclusive Smartphone Features
Apple Adds the New Bold Assistive Access Feature
Integrated Shortcut AI Features
OpenAI Presents its New Shortcuts Integration Feature
Dynamic Online Music Communities
Hearit is a Vibrant Platform for Aspiring Artists
Community-Building Podcast Apps
Fountain Builds Community, Rewards Listeners, and Sparks Discovery
Android-Compatible Esports Apps
ONE Esports Debuts a Mobile App for Southeast Asian Consumers
Content-Focused Map Features
TuneIn Launches an Immersive Map Feature for Global Content Searches
Community-Oriented Aging Apps
Melissa Gilbert Debuts the Modern Prairie Lifestyle App for Women
Online Poker Engagement Features
Stretch Network Confirms the Launch of Three New Features
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors