Snap has launched Snap OS 2.0, the new software for its AR glasses called Snap Spectacles. This update brings a lot of improvements to make the glasses easier and more fun to use.
One of the biggest changes is the new built-in web browser. It is faster and uses less power, so it loads pages quickly and lets users browse the internet smoothly right from their glasses. The browser has a new home screen with widgets and bookmarks for easy access to favorite sites. There is also a toolbar where users can type or speak the website address, go back and forward, and refresh pages. Plus, users can resize the browser windows just like on a laptop. The browser now supports WebXR, which means users can access cool augmented reality (AR) experiences directly from websites that support this new web technology.
Snap OS 2.0 also introduces the Spotlight Lens, which overlays vertical videos onto the real world. This way, users can watch videos while doing things like washing dishes without looking down at their phone. They can keep the video fixed in one spot or have it follow them as they move.
Another cool feature is the Gallery Lens. It lets users scroll through videos and pictures they have taken with their Spectacles in an interactive way. They can organize their favorite clips and easily share them with friends or post on Snapchat.
For people who travel, there’s Travel Mode. This feature stabilizes the AR content and tracking when users are moving, like when they are in a car or on a plane, so the experience stays smooth and steady.
Overall, Snap OS 2.0 focuses on making browsing, watching content, sharing memories, and using AR more natural and useful. These improvements prepare Snap Spectacles for a wider audience when a lighter consumer version launches in 2026. With faster browsing, richer AR experiences, and practical features, Snap hopes to bring AR glasses closer to everyday use.