# Augmented Reality iPhone Weapons You Will Have a Blast With this Trigger-Happy App Gun By Summer Luu | Published 2011-01-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/app-gun References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2011/01/27/app-gun-accessory-for-the-iphone/) & [pocket-lint](http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/38099/app-gun-apptoyz-remote-control) The App Gun is a clever innovation that brings [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jadu) shooting games to life. Using [augmented reality technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auki-labs-mckenna), the App Gun enables players to use their iPhone to blast away on-screen aliens in their real-life environment. The toy-like shooter has a mount for your iPhone at the end of the barrel. Pulling the trigger releases a rubber stamp that presses the touchscreen for you, destroying those bad guys. While the App Gun concept is still new, we hope to see more [AR shooting games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-fitter-smart-archery-and-shooting) like it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Augmented Reality Gaming:** The development of augmented reality gaming technologies presents an opportunity for innovative gaming experiences that merge virtual and physical environments. - **Interactive Toy Accessories:** The introduction of interactive toy accessories, like the App Gun, opens up possibilities for enhancing traditional toys with digital and immersive experiences. - **AR Interface Integration:** The integration of augmented reality interfaces into everyday devices, such as the iPhone, provides new avenues for interactive and engaging user experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can explore the potential of augmented reality technologies to create interactive and engaging play experiences that bridge physical and digital worlds. - **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry can leverage augmented reality innovations to create immersive and realistic gaming experiences that blur the line between virtual and real environments. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the integration of augmented reality interfaces into devices, like the iPhone, to enhance user interactions and offer new functionalities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alien-Hunting AR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taito.md) - [Street Fighter-Style AR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jadu.md) - [AR-Based Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffity.md) - [Smartphone-Like Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-arcade-pro.md) - [Smart Target Launcher Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caldwell-clays-app.md) - [AR Spray Painting Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-spray-painting.md) - [AR-Based Ghost Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-phone.md) - [Color-Blasting AR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-you-beat-the-box.md) - [AR 3D Model Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-app-for-iphone.md)