# Holographic Display Smartphones RED Has Designed the World's First Glasses-Free Holographic Phone By Mary Van Puymbroeck | Published 2017-07-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glassesfree-holographic-phone References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2017/07/06/red-hydrogen-holographic-phone/?utm_cid=mash-prod-email-topstories&utm_emailalert=daily&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily&utm_sid=51ccd25db91a7c78895148c0#FWhfpFPUtmqq) & [red](http://www.red.com/hydrogen) Cinematic camera manufacturer 'RED' has created the world's first glasses-free holographic phone. This exciting new product, named the 'Hydrogen Phone,' will run on Android. RED promises the device will have a "professional hydrogen holographic display" and that it will "seamlessly [switch] between traditional 2D content, 3D content, and interactive games." The screen will be capable of displaying 2D, 3D, augmented reality and [mixed reality content](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-for-dream). The phone can also convert stereo sound into 5.1 surround sound. With two versions available for purchase now, this glasses-free holographic phone will ship in the first financial quarter of 2018. While more detail specifications have not yet been released, the teaser image of the phone shows an industrial-looking device with a menacing red button. From the image, it can also be seen that there will be a number of ports for [modular accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-fusion). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Glasses-free Holographic Displays:** The development of glasses-free holographic displays opens up new possibilities for immersive content consumption and interactive experiences. - **Hybrid Content Display:** The ability to seamlessly switch between 2D, 3D, augmented reality, and mixed reality content on a single device creates opportunities for innovative storytelling and entertainment experiences. - **Modular Smartphones:** The inclusion of modular ports in smartphones allows for the integration of additional accessories and functionalities, paving the way for personalized and customizable mobile devices. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can explore the possibilities of glasses-free holographic displays to enhance the user experience and differentiate their products in the market. - **Entertainment and Media:** The hybrid content display capabilities of holographic smartphones can revolutionize the way movies, games, and interactive media are created and consumed, presenting opportunities for content creators and distributors. - **Mobile Technology:** The introduction of modular smartphones opens up a range of opportunities for mobile technology companies to innovate and create accessories that enhance user experiences and functionalities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Free-Floating Holographic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looking-glass-gen2.md) - [HDMI-Supported Holographic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypervsn-smartv.md) - [Portable Holographic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looking-glass-go.md) - [Glasses-Free 3D Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-laptop.md) - [Panoramic Holographic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holo-panorama-x.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Holograms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solidlight.md) - [Colossal Holographic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colossal-holographic-display.md) - [Branded Holographic Spectacles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holographic-spectacle.md) - [Robotic Companion Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-robot-phone.md)