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# Motion Gaming Phone Apps
The AIWI App Turns Your iPhone into a Wiimote

By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-10 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiwi-app
References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/01/06/aiwi-turns-iphones-into-motion-controller-for-pc-games/) & [itunes.apple](http://itunes.apple.com/app/aiwi-lite/id366787547?mt=8)

Of all the iPhone apps floating around out there, the AIWI App just might be the coolest. The AIWI App turns your iPhone into a motion controller for Flash and PC games.

The AIWI App lets you use your iPhone to control games like Street Fighter and Virtua Tennis 2009. Check out the video above to see the app in action at CES 2011. [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blacknut), [Playstation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elo-vagabond) and [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperkin-x-gamesir-x5-alteron) have just officially been put on notice.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.5/10
- Popularity: 11% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, 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

- **Mobile Motion Control:** Companies can develop apps that turn phones into motion controllers for a wide range of games and applications.
- **Augmented Reality Gaming:** Opportunities to blend the physical and virtual worlds present themselves, creating immersive experiences and added value for users.
- **Multi-platform Gaming:** Developing cross-platform gaming applications that allow users to compete with each other through different devices and operating systems.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Gaming:** Innovative game developers can create more immersive and interactive experiences by incorporating mobile motion controls and augmented reality features.
- **Mobile Technology:** Further investment in mobile technology can improve the quality and range of motion control capabilities in order to create truly unique experiences.
- **Entertainment:** Incorporating motion control technology can create new avenues for entertainment, such as interactive performances and immersive experiences.

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