Mobile application testing

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Mobile application testing is a process by which application software developed for handheld mobile devices is tested for its functionality, usability and consistency.^[1] Mobile application testing can be an automated or manual type of testing.^[2] Mobile applications either come pre-installed or can be installed from mobile software distribution platforms. Global mobile app revenues totaled 69.7 billion USD in 2015, and are predicted to account for US$188.9 billion by 2020.^[3]

Bluetooth, GPS, sensors, and Wi-Fi are some of the core technologies at play in wearables.^[4] Mobile application testing accordingly focuses on field testing, user focus, and looking at areas where hardware and software need to be tested in unison.