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Snap has made AR smartglasses with in-lens displays for years.
Next year, the company will release a lightweight version.
Snap has launched Snap OS 2.0, which brings new, helpful features.
Do you remember when, not too long ago, everyone was convinced the metaverse was the next big thing? We are at a similar inflection point with smartglasses, with every company gearing up to release its own AI-smart wearable. Snap is in a unique position, as it has been releasing wearables for years, and it is now gearing up to compete with the Metas of the world.
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On Wednesday, Snap unveiled Snap OS 2.0, the operating system underlying its Spectacles, its AR glasses only available to developers. The new operating system unlocks helpful experiences that make activities like browsing the internet, consuming, and sharing content easier. The best part? The public will be able to experience Snap OS 2.0, its new lightweight smartglasses, soon.
Snap OS 2.0
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