Looking Glass Go now has iOS support - but what does that mean?
Looking Glass Go and other 3D displays from the company are now supported as iOS output devices. What does this mean exactly?
Looking Glass announces that both the Looking Glass Go ($300) and larger format displays such as the Looking Glass 16" Spatial Display ($4,000) now support iOS.
Both displays are primarily output devices with no processing power of their own, but can be connected to an external computer for advanced functionality.
With iOS support, newer iPhones and iPads can now act as external computers using iOS to power experiences on Looking Glass displays. The devices connect to the displays via a USB-C cable and can display content in 3D. However, this requires custom iOS apps that leverage a new Unity plugin from Looking Glass.
The company has announced the first compatible iOS apps, including a "holographic" video player that converts conventional video into 3D video for immersive viewing on the displays. A beta version of the video player will be released in January 2025, and you can sign up for beta access on the official website.
The Unity plugin will be released next month and will allow developers and companies to create their own iOS apps for Looking Glass displays, for example to create unique 3D apps or to demonstrate products in 3D.
Compatible Apple devices are the iPhone 15 and 16 Pro as well as the iPad Pro M4 (2024).
What is Looking Glass Go?
Looking Glass Go is a portable 3D display for personal photos. It does not require 3D glasses. Instead, it uses the lenticular principle, which shows a slightly shifted stereoscopic view of the subject depending on the viewing angle, creating the illusion of depth.
A companion app lets you convert your smartphone photos into 3D holographic images and wirelessly transfer them to the display's built-in memory.
My recent review of the Looking Glass Go showed that the hardware and software still have teething problems, and the price is too high for what the device offers.
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