# Picture-Based Mobile Navigation BreadCrumbz for Android By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-10-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breadcrumbz-android References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/telecom_mobile/using_pictures_to_give_directi/) & [bcrumbz](http://www.bcrumbz.com/) BreadCrumbz for the Android mobile phone takes GPS to a whole new level by incorporating images and landmarks into directions. Using the Android's camera and built-in GPS, BreadCrumbz users can take photos and geo-tag them before linking them together for directions that feature landmarks. This [picture-based map](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-map-video) lets BreadCrumbz users convey specific details of a route that aren't easily communicated on a traditional map or text format. Rather than trying to explain to a friend how to navigate a tricky landscape, you can show them the way with photos. Check out the video above to see how BreadCrumbz works. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 84% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Image-based Navigation:** The integration of images and landmarks into directions creates new opportunities for image-based navigation and location services. - **Geo-tagging:** The ability to geo-tag user-generated images presents opportunities for location-based marketing and customized content delivery. - **Enhanced Mapping:** Incorporating user-generated images into mapping services could revolutionize the way we navigate and engage with our surroundings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Navigation Technology:** The integration of image-based navigation could be a disrupting innovation for GPS and mapping technologies. - **Travel and Tourism:** The ability to easily share and access user-generated image-based directions could transform the travel and tourism industry by providing more immersive, personalized experiences. - **Social Media:** The integration of geo-tagged user-generated images could create new opportunities for social media platforms to provide location-based services and advertising. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Advanced Navigation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compass-direction-finder.md) - [Location Tagging Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geoclick.md) - [Photo-Sharing Memory Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memorymaps.md) - [US National Park Navigations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-2.md) - [AR-Based Map Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-1.md) - [Turn-By-Turn Truck Navigation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autosled.md) - [Virtual Direction Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-compass.md) - [Nature Exploration Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-atlas.md) - [AI-Powered Adventure Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globe-chaser.md)