# Exploratory Map Apps The Google Street View App Offers 360-Degree Views Instantly Upon Searching By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-09-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-street-view-app References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/google-street-view/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/photo-sphere-camera/id904418768?mt=8) The Street View option in [Google Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-builder) allows you to get a visual on a place you're heading to or maybe somewhere you're dreaming of going, but the all new Google Street View App will allow you to view just the street view -- as the name indicates -- for your pleasure. Perfect for exploring new areas you might not have visited before, the Google Street View App lets you [explore one location at a time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-explorers) and even allows you access to Gallery, which collects the most popular spots to virtually explore on Earth. Available for iOS and Android, the Google Street View App also allows you to get in on the action by posting your very own photos or panoramas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 27% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Street View:** The trend of interactive street view apps allows users to explore and navigate different locations virtually, providing opportunities for immersive experiences and interactive marketing strategies. - **User-generated Content:** The trend of user-generated content in map apps like Google Street View offers opportunities for individuals and businesses to share their own photos and panoramas, creating a more personalized and diverse virtual exploration experience. - **Localized Virtual Exploration:** The trend of localized virtual exploration in map apps provides opportunities for users to discover and explore new areas, fostering curiosity and discovery in travel, real estate, and tourism industries. ### Where This Applies - **Map and Navigation:** The map and navigation industry can leverage the trend of interactive street view apps to enhance their navigation services with immersive and real-life visuals, offering a more engaging user experience. - **Tourism and Travel:** The tourism and travel industry can utilize the trend of localized virtual exploration to showcase unique destinations and attract potential visitors, encouraging them to explore new places. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can take advantage of the trend of user-generated content in map apps to offer virtual property tours and showcase properties from different angles, providing a more comprehensive viewing experience for potential buyers and renters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Smartphone Map App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mapapp-feature.md) - [Digital Map Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/look-around.md) - [AI-Enhanced Map Softwares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-ai.md) - [Travel-Inspired VR Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/othersight.md) - [Interactive Travel Map Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proxi-travel-app.md) - [AI-Powered Adventure Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globe-chaser.md) - [AR-Enabled Google Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-7.md)