# Smartphone Pocket Projectors Lenovo's Smart Cast Projector Transforms Surfaces into Touch Displays By Meghan Young | Published 2015-06-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-cast-projector References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2015/06/09/lenovos-projector-project/) & [lenovo](http://www.lenovo.com/ca/en/) The Smart Cast Projector by [Lenovo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-project-crystal) puts the ultimate [portable spin on projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mogo4). Set to debut at the Lenovo Tech World 2015 event, it fits on top of smartphone in order to turn any surface into a touch display. Essentially, this piece of technology will help turn smartphones into more comprehensive devices by expanding their capabilities in a convenient way. Although still in its beta stage, the Smart Cast Projector is being touted as the "world's first laser projector smartphone." It even comes with a helpful stand that props up the device the touch display is being used. It is developments such as these that will help companies compete with [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-tv-smart-projector). After all, such capabilities could very well trump people's preference for style and social notoriety. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Portable Projector Devices:** The development of portable projectors for smartphones opens up possibilities for projecting on any surface with touch screen capabilities. - **Smartphone Integration with Projectors:** Integrating smartphones with projectors to create a touch display can lead to creating comprehensive and portable smart devices. - **Laser Projector Technology:** The world's first laser projector smartphone will introduce new dimensions of projection technology for convenient use on portable devices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics can tap into this new trend to attract more customers with innovative features and portability. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment industries such as gaming and music can incorporate the technology to enhance portable user experience and connectivity. - **Education and Business:** Education and business industries can utilize the projection devices for interactive presentations, meetings, and video conferencing on-the-go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Phone-Casting Portable Projector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinebeam.md) - [Pocket-Sized Quality Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yaber.md) - [Connective Miniature Media Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pico-t1.md) - [Cinema-Grade Portable Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-laser-projector.md) - [Handheld Portable Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/projector-c1.md) - [Portable Wall Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/projector-a1.md) - [Extra-Slim Pocket-Sized Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slimline-portable-projector.md) - [Pocket-Sized Laser Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wemax-go.md) - [Dual-Orientation Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-laser-projector.md)