# 3D-Infused Maps Google Earth 3D for Mobile Gives Users a Full Topography View By Frank Luanda | Published 2012-06-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-3d-navigation References: [funkyspacemonkey](http://www.funkyspacemonkey.com/google-earth-create-3d-cities-mobile-devices-video) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=N6Douyfa7l8) It seems that 3D mapping is all the rage, as [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/historical-street-view) Earth 3D will be offering 3D maps on devices running the Android platform. The announcement comes months after [Apple's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/look-around) own hints towards offering a similar service exclusively for iOS devices. In a bid to end their dependency on Google's map services, Apple began to develop their own mapping solutions, and has acquired three 3D mapping companies since 2009. While Apple has yet to provide a time-frame for their release, Google has announced that it plans to roll out their new mapping service by the end of this year, promising to offer 3D maps of metropolitan areas with a combined population of 300 million people. They have also posted a video demonstration of the service on [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youtube-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 22% | 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) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **3D Mapping:** The rise of 3D mapping technology presents opportunities for businesses to create immersive and interactive experiences for their customers. - **Mobile Mapping:** The integration of 3D maps on mobile devices opens up new possibilities for navigation apps, travel planning, and location-based marketing. - **Competitive Mapping Solutions:** As companies like Google and Apple compete in the mapping space, there is potential for disruptive innovation and improved mapping services. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** The technology industry can leverage 3D mapping to develop augmented reality applications, autonomous vehicles, and urban planning tools. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The tourism and hospitality industry can enhance customer experiences by incorporating 3D maps into navigation apps, virtual tours, and destination marketing. - **Advertising and Marketing:** With 3D mapping, the advertising and marketing industry can create interactive and personalized location-based campaigns that engage consumers in innovative ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Historical Photographic Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/historical-street-view.md) - [Digital Map Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/look-around.md) - [AR-Based Map Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-1.md) - [Digital Map AI Enhancements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-map-ai-enhancements-google-maps-update-brings-aipowered-exploration.md) - [Metaverse-Ready GIS Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metageo.md) - [Interactive 3D Mapping Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-mapping-feature.md) - [Smart 3D Home Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/map-view.md) - [Mobile 3D Scanning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realityscan.md) - [AR-Enabled Google Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-7.md)