Top 60 Mobile Trends in September

From In-App Live Concerts to Mobile-First Restaurant Concepts

In the September 2020 mobile trends, you'll find new apps, hardware, smart accessories, and a number of new mobile-first experiences that were created to help consumers settle in to the "new normal" that comes as a result of the COVID-19 safety measures that are expected to remain in place for some time to come.

To increase engagement among younger makeup lovers, e.l.f. Cosmetics created a short-form reality show series that will be featured exclusively on TikTok. Called 'Eyes,' the show will feature three different creators, who will hone their makeup skills with the help of influencers Avani Gregg, Madi Monroe and Seth O’Brien.

Another interactive experience comes from Gucci, with the luxury brand launching a retro mobile arcade game to promote its 'Bloom' fragrance. In the game, players will explore a garden and open up flowers using magic, while acting as a character that's featured in the brand's advertising campaign.

SCORE
5.8 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 83%
Activity 82%
Freshness 9%
Well-Equipped Midrange Smartphones
CATEGORY
Tech
Well-Equipped Midrange Smartphones
Railroad Notification Safety Features
CATEGORY
Tech
Railroad Notification Safety Features
Couples-Friendly Finance Events
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Couples-Friendly Finance Events
Low-Cost Telecom Smartphone Ranges
CATEGORY
Tech
Low-Cost Telecom Smartphone Ranges
Mobile Earthquake Detection Networks
CATEGORY
Tech
Mobile Earthquake Detection Networks
Anti-Deepfake Social Media Platforms
CATEGORY
Tech
Anti-Deepfake Social Media Platforms
Updated Retail Rewards Programs
CATEGORY
Tech
Updated Retail Rewards Programs
Math-Answering Picture Filters
CATEGORY
Tech
Math-Answering Picture Filters
Third-Party Ticketing Apps
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Third-Party Ticketing Apps
Employee Voice Assistants
CATEGORY
Business
Employee Voice Assistants
Secure Messaging Request Features
CATEGORY
Tech
Secure Messaging Request Features
Contact-Free Gas Payments
CATEGORY
Tech
Contact-Free Gas Payments
Streaming Service Sharing Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Streaming Service Sharing Apps
Micro-Investment Platform Launches
CATEGORY
Tech
Micro-Investment Platform Launches
Locational Capacity-Managing Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Locational Capacity-Managing Apps
Digital Storefront Launches
CATEGORY
Business
Digital Storefront Launches
Power User 5G Smartphones
CATEGORY
Tech
Power User 5G Smartphones
Speedy Grocery Delivery Services
CATEGORY
Business
Speedy Grocery Delivery Services
Dual-Layer Protection Smartphone Cases
CATEGORY
Tech
Dual-Layer Protection Smartphone Cases
Digital Personal Training Platforms
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Digital Personal Training Platforms
AI-Powered Accessibility Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
AI-Powered Accessibility Apps
Podcast Analytics Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Podcast Analytics Apps
Quad-Lens Photography Smartphones
CATEGORY
Tech
Quad-Lens Photography Smartphones
Alcohol Delivery Service Launches
CATEGORY
Business
Alcohol Delivery Service Launches
Unlimited Micromobility Subscriptions
CATEGORY
Business
Unlimited Micromobility Subscriptions
Phone Positivity Campaigns
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Phone Positivity Campaigns
Recycled Material Phablets
CATEGORY
Eco
Recycled Material Phablets
Efficient Quad-Device Chargers
CATEGORY
Tech
Efficient Quad-Device Chargers
Televised Interactive Festivals
CATEGORY
Marketing
Televised Interactive Festivals
Business-Focused Power Banks
CATEGORY
Tech
Business-Focused Power Banks
Digital Ring Try-Ons
CATEGORY
Tech
Digital Ring Try-Ons
Limited-Edition Artistry Smartphones
CATEGORY
Tech
Limited-Edition Artistry Smartphones
Comprehensive Grocery Store Apps
CATEGORY
Business
Comprehensive Grocery Store Apps
Green Screen Animation Toys
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Green Screen Animation Toys
Traceable Coffee Tools
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Traceable Coffee Tools
Mobile-First Beauty Communities
CATEGORY
Fashion
Mobile-First Beauty Communities
Gamified Action Sports Apps
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Gamified Action Sports Apps
International Traveler Technology Chargers
CATEGORY
Tech
International Traveler Technology Chargers
Rugged Automotive Brand Smartphones
CATEGORY
Tech
Rugged Automotive Brand Smartphones
AI Puzzle-Solving Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
AI Puzzle-Solving Apps
Short-Form Reality Shows
CATEGORY
Fashion
Short-Form Reality Shows
In-App Live Concerts
CATEGORY
Tech
In-App Live Concerts
Wedding Registry Platforms
CATEGORY
Business
Wedding Registry Platforms
AI Ring-Buying Apps
CATEGORY
Fashion
AI Ring-Buying Apps
Video Shopping Apps
CATEGORY
Business
Video Shopping Apps
Recycled Plastic Smartphone Protectors
CATEGORY
Eco
Recycled Plastic Smartphone Protectors
Digital Collectible Marketplaces
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Digital Collectible Marketplaces
Meditative Technology Chargers
CATEGORY
Tech
Meditative Technology Chargers
Fragrance-Inspired Arcade Games
CATEGORY
Fashion
Fragrance-Inspired Arcade Games
Luxury Social Media Campaigns
CATEGORY
Luxury
Luxury Social Media Campaigns
Supplemental Smartphone Screen Mounts
CATEGORY
Tech
Supplemental Smartphone Screen Mounts
Smartphone-Mounted Earbuds
CATEGORY
Tech
Smartphone-Mounted Earbuds
Digital Halloween Platforms
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Digital Halloween Platforms
Mobile-First Restaurant Concepts
CATEGORY
Business
Mobile-First Restaurant Concepts
Modular Console Gaming Controllers
CATEGORY
Tech
Modular Console Gaming Controllers
Retractable Anti-Drop Smartphone Cases
CATEGORY
Tech
Retractable Anti-Drop Smartphone Cases
Flatpack Smartphone Stand Cases
CATEGORY
Tech
Flatpack Smartphone Stand Cases
AI-Integrated Toothbrush Launches
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
AI-Integrated Toothbrush Launches
All-in-One Smartphone Power Banks
CATEGORY
Tech
All-in-One Smartphone Power Banks

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