# Gesture Control Biking Apps 'Autify Sport' Turns Your Smartphone into an Intuitive Bike Display By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-11-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-display References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/autify) & [autifysport](http://www.autifysport.com) Using a smartphone while cycling can be cumbersome and dangerous, so 'Autify Sport' turns the device into a bike display that can be intuitively interacted with. Users can utilize 'Autify Sport' to use their favorite navigation apps as well as others for fitness tracking, weather and much more. The best part of 'Autify Sport' is that it enables users to switch between apps via gesture control to minimize the number of times you'll need to physically interact with your smartphone. This helps to ensure that you stay connected with your device yet safe when navigating the streets. The 'Autify Sport' app turns a smartphone into a bike display and aids the ability to shake up what's possible when going for a leisure cruise or partaking in a daily commute. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gesture-controlled Cycling Apps:** Opportunity to innovate gesture-controlled technology that allows cyclists to safely interact with smartphone apps while on the go. - **Intuitive Bike Displays:** Disruptive innovation in the creation of intuitive bike displays that increase safety and convenience for cyclists. - **Multi-functional Fitness Apps:** Opportunity to create multi-functional fitness apps that can be interacted with safely while cycling, including navigation, weather and fitness tracking features. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fitness and Cycling:** Opportunities for the fitness and cycling industries to create apps that boost cyclist safety, convenience and enjoyment. - **Mobile Technology:** Opportunities for mobile technology companies to create innovative, gesture-controlled solutions that increase safety and convenience for cyclists. - **Navigation and Mapping:** Opportunities for navigation and mapping industries to integrate their technology with cycling apps, increasing safety and functionality for cyclists on the road. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Cyclist Information Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-bike-components-corecap.md) - [Sweat-Blocking Cyclist Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockbros-bike-sweat-guard.md) - [Aftermarket Helmet HUD Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulrs-headsup-display.md) - [Gesture-Controlled Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-touch.md) - [Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handworn-smart-display.md) - [App-Controlled Custom E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-electric-bike.md) - [Discreet Smartphone Bike Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-micro-mount.md) - [Wearable Athlete Smartphone Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-control-wearable-remote.md) - [Gesture-Controlled Turn Signal Armbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flasher-armbands.md)