6 articles on Mobile & App Design, written and regularly updated by the Sortlist team.
6 articles · last updated on 9 November 2026
Keeping users engaged with mobile apps can be a tall task, especially when there are other apps vying for their attention. That’s why you need a mobile app engagement strategy. 90% of users who engage with an app tend to stick around. And 8 in 10 people will pay extra for an engaging experienc
The average user spends between 3 and 5 hours per day using mobile applications. Competition is fierce, and if you want to launch a new app and make it a success, you need to pay close attention to one thing: user experience. This is what separates a good app from a bad one, as it […]
The opportunities of the mobile application market are such that since 2019, a new concept has emerged: Mobile First. This concept refers to the fact of prioritizing technical developments for mobile use. We develop the mobile version first before moving on to the desktop version. For UI and UX desi
Mobile devices have turned digital advancements upside down. However, the brands that are ready to adapt to the trends will always remain on the top. In recent years, the mobile industry has evolved rapidly and become a significant part of our lives. With the incredible growth of mobile marketing tr
The market for mobile applications is huge: 188.9 billion dollars in 2020. This figure shows the interest that professionals have for the creation of a mobile application. Indeed, we can see that more and more companies are planning to develop a mobile application. However, as for social networks or
In 1997, Nokia’s mobile app developers launched a game that would change the world forever. Though they probably didn’t expect it at the time, the ‘Snake’ game on the Nokia 6110 is considered the first mobile application. Of course, at the time, no phones had access to the in
