*( Kenyan Developers Community ) : What will be Kenyan or african demand for mobile apps? Are we thinking about the right Apps for the market?* Various sources on the net. Mobile app trends for 2010 - *2010 - year of the handset*: If this year was all about apps, next year is all about handsets. Spurred on by the success of the iPhone, other manufacturers are focusing on features, design and the “cool factor”. 2010smartphones are going to be really revolutionary in every respect – and we’re likely to see a much more competitive and level playing field - *Social, dating and casual gaming apps will surge in popularity:* The appsthat will generate the biggest consumer demand next year will be social, dating, casual gaming apps - running across different platforms and devices. The single platform approach can undoubtedly generate revenues but as more and more consumers jump on the app bandwagon those apps that operate on a variety of different platforms will be the ones that succeed - *Mobile apps bigger than the internet?* Earlier this year, Laurs was quoted as saying that “mobile apps will be bigger than the internet”. The internet, as it is today, on the desktop will be eclipsed by the mobile web – this is most likely to take place by 2020. In 10 years the time consumers spend on apps vs desktop will be way bigger in terms of mindshare, time, money spent, etc. It is just getting started now and will evolve. Already, over half of GetJar users spend more time on the mobile web than via their desktop PC and this is a growing trend.