# Augmented Reality Maps The AR-MAPS App Works Can Detect Current Locations with a Simple Point By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-11-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armaps-app References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FioXtBl7zQ&list=UUOHoBDJhP2cpYAI8YKroFbA&index=4&feature=plcp) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ar-maps-with-transfer-search/id543874674?mt=8) The AR-MAPS app will make navigation a breeze, even for the direction-impaired. Developed by Crossfader Inc., the [augmented reality maps app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotselfie-ar-meta-stores) allows users to view the landscape in front of them through the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-app-for-iphone). Along with displaying the actual map of the user's current location, the screen also displays destination tags to what landscape the camera is pointing to. In the case that one gets lost, the user can point the camera to its nearby surroundings for more directional information and can even use the app to [send their current location to friends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharepath) for assistance. The user-friendly application currently supports English and Japanese and works in conjunction with all iPhone operating systems, though Crossfade Inc. is working towards other systems' compatibility as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Augmented Reality Navigation:** The AR-MAPS app demonstrates the potential for augmented reality to revolutionize navigation and provide real-time location information. - **Location-based Services:** The development of the AR-MAPS app highlights the growing demand for location-based services that can enhance navigation and provide personalized assistance. - **Collaborative Mapping:** The AR-MAPS app's feature to send current location to friends showcases the potential for collaborative mapping tools that enable users to share and receive location-based information. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile App Development:** The success of the AR-MAPS app emphasizes the opportunities within the mobile app development industry to create innovative solutions for navigation and location-based services. - **Augmented Reality:** The AR-MAPS app demonstrates the disruptive potential of augmented reality technology in the navigation and mapping industry. - **Travel and Tourism:** The AR-MAPS app offers a seamless navigation experience for travelers, highlighting the potential for innovation within the travel and tourism industry to enhance location-based services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AR 3D Model Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-app-for-iphone.md) - [Personalized Map Markers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimap-radar.md) - [AR Ruler Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-ruler.md) - [Advanced Navigation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compass-direction-finder.md) - [AR Measurement Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/measure-tools.md) - [AR E-Scooter Parking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-parking-assistant.md) - [AR Home Decor Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auki-labs-mckenna.md) - [AR-Enabled Google Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-7.md) - [AI-Enhanced Map Softwares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-ai.md)