Mobile learning refers to the acquisition of skills and knowledge through the use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets to enhance the overall learning experience. In this research, a systematic literature review of 38 articles was conducted to identify the current trends in mobile learning adoption between the periods 2012 to 2017. Of the 38 articles reviewed, 6 were extracted from EBSCO database, 8 from Emerald Insight, 9 from Science Direct, 8 from Springer and 7 from Scopus. The main aim of this study was to investigate the current trends in mobile learning technologies adoption by reviewing the methodologies used by researchers, theoretical frameworks, publication types, missing gaps, publication years and venues.