Samsung Developing Holographic 3D Screens for Apple

Samsung is developing holographic 3D smartphone displays intended for use in future Apple devices, according to recent reports. The technology aims to integrate spatial depth into mobile screens, potentially powering a new category of hardware referred to as a “Spatial iPhone.”

The development focuses on creating a glasses-free 3D experience, allowing users to perceive depth and volume directly on the screen without the need for external peripherals. What we have is achieved by pairing advanced eye-tracking systems with light-steering techniques that bend and redirect light toward the viewer’s eyes at precise angles.

At the hardware level, the display is expected to incorporate a nano-structured holographic layer integrated directly into the AMOLED stack. This configuration enables spatial effects that appear to float above the glass surface, moving beyond the limitations of traditional flat panels.

A key feature of the projected interface is the ability for users to interact with 3D content through physical movement. By tilting the device, users would be able to see around objects within a video or image, creating a rotational effect that simulates a three-dimensional environment in a handheld format.

This project builds upon Samsung’s long-term research into slim-panel holography. The company has previously published academic work regarding steering-backlight units designed to increase viewing angles for holographic video, addressing a primary technical hurdle in making holographic displays viable for thin mobile devices.

Neither Samsung nor Apple has issued an official statement regarding the development of the technology or the timeline for a potential product release.