# Subway Finder Apps Acrossair Pinpoints the Location of the London Tube for iPhone By Rachel | Published 2009-07-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acrossair-iphone References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2009/07/augmented-reality-app-points-to-london-tube-stops.html) & [acrossair](http://www.acrossair.com/apps_nearesttube.htm) Acrossair has created a new augmented reality [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-app-for-iphone) app that blows my mind. The Nearest Tube app for [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macroscope-2) finds the closest London Tube stop to your location, tells you how far away it is using the internal compass, GPS and video camera of the iPhone. The Acrossair Nearest Tube app for iPhone is still pending approval from [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detection-app), but if you watch the video you’ll see why my mind is blown, and why the minds at Apple are sure to follow. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Augmented Reality Navigation Apps:** There is an opportunity for further development of AR navigation apps that provide real-time directions using smartphones' built-in tools. - **Location-based Technology:** More businesses can utilize location-based technology to provide customers with optimum convenience in finding their products or services. - **Smartphone Apps with Multiple Features:** There is an opportunity for creating mobile apps with multiple features, such as combining AR, GPS, and video camera features for navigation and location-based searches. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Travel:** The travel industry can benefit from developing AR navigation apps to enhance tourists' experiences in exploring new places. - **Retail:** Retail industries can utilize location-based technology to provide customers with real-time direction to their stores, making it easier for customers to find products and services they need quickly and conveniently. - **Technology:** Companies in the tech industry can benefit from developing more innovative apps that use smartphone features like AR, GPS, and video cameras to improve user experiences and offer more efficient services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AR-Based Map Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-1.md) - [Impairment-Aiding Navigation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commute-booster.md) - [Feature-Rich Airport Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byair-app.md) - [Passanger Assistant App Pilots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nj-transit.md) - [Public Bathroom Location Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bathroom-app.md) - [AR 3D Model Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-app-for-iphone.md) - [Proactive Tracker Detection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detection-app.md) - [Accessible Subway QR Codes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-qr-codes.md) - [Phone Locator Alerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingerfind.md)