# 360 Degree VR Platforms The Splash Virtual Reality App Offers All-Encompassing Video Frames By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-03-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splash-virtual-reality References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2016/03/14/splash-vr-app/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/splash/id1057262494?ls=1&mt=8) The Splash virtual reality app is designed to offer 360 degrees of video footage and follows a design model that is similar to social platform [Snapchat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specs). Unveiled at the 23rd annual South by Southwest conference in Austin, this mobile platform makes social media communication more interactive than ever before. Letting users create 360 degree videos, the Splash virtual reality app also provides access to immersive clips from across the globe while connecting friends locally. Once captured, the platform's videos or "splashes" can be shared on connected social media sites like [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sendit-app), [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-workrooms) and Twitter. Furthermore, users can even access the Splash virtual reality app via their mobile device with the help of a Google Cardboard headset. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 44% | 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) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **360-degree VR Videos:** 360-degree video technology is disrupting the way we consume and share video content, offering immersive and interactive experiences. - **Social VR Platforms:** Social media platforms are leveraging virtual reality technology to create more engaging and interactive social experiences. - **Mobile VR Apps:** The rise of mobile virtual reality apps is making immersive content more accessible to a wider audience. ### Where This Applies - **Video Production:** The video production industry has the opportunity to incorporate 360-degree video technology into their services and create immersive and interactive content for clients. - **Social Media:** Social media platforms can integrate virtual reality capabilities to enhance user engagement and offer new ways of interacting with friends and followers. - **Mobile Technology:** The mobile technology industry can embrace the growing demand for mobile VR apps and create innovative experiences for users on their smartphones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [VR Creation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chop-reality.md) - [VR Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flirtual.md) - [Spatial Bubble Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubbles-everywhere.md) - [Spatial Video Editors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatialcut.md) - [Small-Space VR Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snack-vr.md) - [Travel-Inspired VR Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/othersight.md) - [Efficient Photo-Enhancing Mobile Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersity-app.md) - [Immersive VR Spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eleven.md) - [Mixed-Reality Skateboarding Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skatrix-pro.md)