# Glasses-Free 3D Phones The LG Optimus 3D Adds a New Dimension to Smartphones By Michael Hines | Published 2011-02-22 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-optimus-3d References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/lg-optimus-3d-lets-you-watch-3d-films-without-bulky-glasses/) & [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1356874/LG-Optimus-The-smartphone-lets-watch-film-3D--dont-need-bulky-glasses.html) My next [Verizon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duraforce-pro-3) Wireless upgrade can't come soon enough after seeing the [LG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-signature-oled-t) Optimus 3D. The LG Optimus 3D is LG's latest smartphone designed to play [3D content glasses-free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-odyssey-3d-g90xh). This is huge! Up until now, 3D seemed to be a cool gimmick that was limited to those who had the money to afford the expensive tech and the curtains to hide the shame associated with wearing 3D glasses. However, LG is now making 3D available to anyone with a phone plan, which should help to spur the popularity of 3D movies, camcorders and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Glasses-free 3D:** The LG Optimus 3D introduces glasses-free 3D technology to smartphones, disrupting the mobile industry. ### Where This Applies - **Smartphones:** The glasses-free 3D technology opens up new opportunities for smartphone manufacturers to differentiate their products. - **Entertainment:** The popularity of glasses-free 3D phones can lead to increased demand for 3D movies and other forms of entertainment. - **Consumer Electronics:** The rise of glasses-free 3D technology creates opportunities for manufacturers of camcorders and other consumer electronic devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Classes-Free AI-Powered Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pad-3d-ii.md) - [3D Glasses-Free OLED Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proart-studiobook.md) - [Glasses-Free 3D Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odyssey-3d.md) - [AI-Powered 3D-Converting Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nubia-pad-3d-ii.md) - [Content-Creation Touchscreen Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-tablet.md) - [Free-Floating Holographic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looking-glass-gen2.md) - [Headset-Free 3D Gaming Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-spatiallabs-truegame.md) - [Creative Professional 3D Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-proart-studiobook-16-3d-oled.md) - [Stereoscopic 3D Graphics Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-conceptd-7-spatiallabs-edition-laptop.md)