Trend cluster
Category

Personified
Mobile

Taking a page from Siri, operating systems integrate more personable touches.

Next-Generation Computing PlatformsHitchhiking RobotsBanking Assistant AppsChat-Based Travel AppsAI Money Managers

Trend

What is the Personified Mobile trend?

Personified Mobile: The popularity of Apple's Siri has inspired a proliferation of digital personal assistants in mobile operating systems and beyond. Though digital consumers appreciate artificial intelligence and the convenience of technology, a human element pushes the envelope further and positions technology as something of a personal assistant.

Trend themes

Themes within the Personified Mobile trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Personable Technology

The rise of personable tech involves a human element that positions technology as personal assistants - a clear opportunity for integrating artificial intelligence with daily activities in a more engaging way.

02

Intelligent Virtual Assistants

Kasisto and Agent Q are examples of the emerging trend of AI-powered virtual personal assistants offering a more direct communication with companies, specific to helping with banking and shopping experiences.

03

Advanced AI

The development of advanced AI technology, like Hound and Cleo, offer smarter platforms that can respond to specific and complicated queries or help with personal finance in a more personalized way.

Industry implications

What the Personified Mobile trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Banking and Financial Services

AI-powered virtual assistants can offer personalized banking experiences, like Kasisto's conversational banking.

For

Travel and Tourism

Chat-based apps can offer personalized, travel-focused support like that from the Hyper Travel Agency.

For

Technology

The advance of AI technology and intelligent virtual assistants create opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses to bring more engaging technology experiences into people's daily lives.

Workshop question

What is a convenience your company can provide for consumers that no one else can?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Personified Mobile

Trend score 4.7 out of 10, from popularity 78%, activity 54%, freshness 8%.

Popularity78%
Activity54%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Asia-Pacific

Evidence

Examples of the Personified Mobile trend

7 featured examples from Jun 20, 2014 to Mar 2, 2016
Next-Generation Computing Platforms
CategoryTech

Next-Generation Computing Platforms

Microsoft Windows 10 Will Include a New and Modern Web Browser

The advancements in Microsoft Windows 10 open up disruptive innovation opportunities in the operating systems industry by improving the bridge between desktop and mobile systems.

Hitchhiking Robots
CategoryTech

Hitchhiking Robots

The hitchBOT Robot Will Try to Hitchhike Across Canada This Summer

The robotics industry can leverage this trend by developing highly intuitive and intelligent robots that can learn from their environment and interact with humans in new and innov…

Banking Assistant Apps
CategoryTech

Banking Assistant Apps

The Kasisto Virtual Personal Assistant is Intelligent and Simple to Use

Virtual personal assistants like Kasisto present an opportunity for banks to provide highly personalized and context-aware experiences for their customers, enhancing customer sati…

Chat-Based Travel Apps
CategoryTech

Chat-Based Travel Apps

The New Hyper Travel Agency Gives Trip Booking a More Personal Touch

The travel industry can leverage chat-based travel apps to enhance customer experience and retention.

AI Money Managers
CategoryTech

AI Money Managers

The Cleo App Consists of an AI Assistant for Matters of Personal Finance

The FinTech industry can leverage AI technology to create innovative solutions for personal finance management and offer new value-added services.

Virtual Shopping Assistants
CategoryTech

Virtual Shopping Assistants

Agent Q is a Text-Based Virtual Assistant That Helps You Shop Online

Incorporating virtual shopping assistants to provide a personalized and convenient online shopping experience.

Responsive Assistant Apps
CategoryTech

Responsive Assistant Apps

The Hound App Responds To Complicated Vocal Queries

The automotive industry can benefit from integrated virtual assistants like Hound to enhance human-machine interaction and provide a more sophisticated in-car experience.