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Snap unveiled updates to Lens Studio.
Now it is easier to build engaging Lenses (AR experiences).
These Lenses will be available in the Specs coming in 2026.
Snap has been in the smartglasses space for over a decade and is gearing up to finally launch its first pair of consumer AR/AI glasses, Specs, in 2026. Today, the company launched updates that will enable unique experiences across Snapchat, Spectacles, and, eventually, its upcoming smartglasses.
Also: I wore smart glasses with xMEMS speakers and cooling fans - and wished my Ray-Bans had the same
On Thursday, Snap celebrated a decade of Lenses in what the company called Lens Fest 2025. The company made Lenses (the AR experiences found on Snapchat), Spectacles (Snap's developer AR glasses), and Camera Kit (Snap's cross-platform SDK for integrating AR experiences in iOS, Android, and web apps) easier to build, resulting in more engaging and realistic experiences.
You can now build new Lenses
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