# Interactive Virtual Beer The iPint for iPhones By Christiane Bunnenberg | Published 2008-07-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-ipint References: [carling](http://www.carling.com/ipint_details.html) & [carling](http://www.carling.com/ipint_details.htm) Carling has created an interactive, virtual [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/builtin-phone-mount) application to promote their own beer brand. By downloading a special program for the iPhone via iTunes, one can create a virtual version of a delicious looking glass of beer, which looks quite real! By moving and shaking the iPhone, you get the impression that you are really holding a beer in your hand. Pretty cool, and I am sure there is more to come. **Implications** - It's actually quite a testament to how advanced mobile technology has become, since the fake beer is able to emulate real fluids so well. Now all you have to do is keep drunken frat boys from drinking your phone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **Virtual Reality Advertising:** Opportunity for brands to create interactive and immersive virtual experiences to promote their products. - **Augmented Reality Applications:** Potential for developing apps that overlay virtual objects onto the real world, enhancing user experiences. - **Mobile Gaming Innovations:** Room for advancements in mobile gaming technology, making gameplay more interactive and realistic. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beverage:** Opportunity for beverage companies to leverage virtual reality and augmented reality to engage consumers in unique ways. - **Technology:** Companies can explore disruptive innovation in mobile app development, focusing on virtual and augmented reality experiences. - **Gaming:** Potential for game developers to integrate virtual reality and augmented reality features for a more immersive gaming experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Phygital Beer Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heineken-silver-beer.md) - [Downloadable Game Beer Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-beer-au-naturel.md) - [Exclusive Virtual Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heineken-silver.md) - [AI-Enhanced Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flipper-by-heineken.md) - [Anti-AI Beer Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heineken-friend.md) - [AI-Inspired Beer Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-wave.md) - [Virtual Craft Beer Tastings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-tasting-experience.md) - [Nostalgic Beer Brand Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boring-phone.md) - [Limited Minimal Branded Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-beer.md)