SNAP has announced a second version of the SNAP OS. It features AR glasses, known as Snap Spectacles, powered on it. This update includes new native browsers, WebXR support, and more. The release will be released last year with a fifth-generation snap spectacle for developers, and will be released in the consumer version in 2026.
The release comes just ahead of Meta’s Connect Conference this week, and is set to release the latest updates in smart glasses, AI and other technologies.
SNAP OS 2.0 introduces faster browsers that are easier to use, the company says. SNAP has optimized page loading speeds and power usage to allow users to navigate quickly.
It also has a new home screen with widgets and bookmarks, in addition to an updated toolbar that allows users to enter or speak the website URL, navigate history, and refresh the page. Additionally, users can now change Windows like laptops.
SNAP notes that the browser supports WebXR, allowing users to directly access the augmented reality experience from any WebXR-enabled website.
Additionally, there are new spotlight lenses that spatially overlay content in the real world. Now users can do things like cooking while watching videos from their favorite creators.
“Our Spectacles vision portrait orientation is perfect for vertical video and allows you to enjoy the content without overlooking your phone,” Snap explained in a blog post. “Anchor the spotlight easily in one place or chase after you as you move around.”
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Additionally, SNAP is a new gallery lens that captures glasses with interactive layouts, making it easy to relive and share your favorite memory. You can scroll through the video carousel to send it to friends or post it in a story before organizing your favorites.
It also has a new travel mode feature that stabilizes AR content and tracking systems while on the move, such as cars and planes.
