New Delhi: Snapchat has recently introduced its latest version of its Snap OS, the software powering its AR glasses known as the Snap Spectacles. This update includes the latest native browser, WebXR support, and much more. The launch comes as the company rolled out its fifth-generation Snap Spectacles for developers last year and plans to launch a consumer version sometime in 2026. This release also comes just ahead of Meta’s Connect conference this week, where the company is expected to reveal its latest updates in smart glasses, AI, and other technology.
Snap OS 2.0 is here leveling up Spectacles.
👓 Faster Browser w/ WebXR
🌟 Spotlight Lenses in AR
🖼️ Gallery Lens for memories
🙌 Hands-free tools built for everyday lifeThe future of Spectacles is coming into focus.
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— Snap AR (@SnapAR) September 17, 2025
Snap OS 2.0 unveils the faster browser that’s easier to use, the company says. Snap has optimised page loading speed and power usage to allow users to navigate quickly. There’s also a latest home screen with the widgets and bookmarks, alongside an updated toolbar that lets users type or speak a website URL, navigate history, and refresh the page. Plus, the users can now realise windows just like they would on their laptop. Snap notes that the browser now supports WebXR, allowing users to access augmented reality experiences directly from any WebXR-enabled website.
However, in addition to this, there’s a latest Spotlight Lens that spatially overlays content onto the real world, now users can do things with dishes while watching videos from their favorite creators. The portrait orientation of their Spectacles field view is a perfect fit for vertical video, allowing users to enjoy content without ever having to look down at their phone. In addition, the Snap is making it easier to relive and share favorite memories with the latest Gallery Lens that lets users view Spectacles captures in an interactive layout. Users can scroll through a carousel of their videos and organise their favorites before sending them to a friend or posting their story.
