Snapchat Lands On Apple Watch, Expands Lens Studio To Ios And Web

Snapchat has announced 2 awesome updates: nan motorboat of a dedicated Apple Watch app and an expanded rollout of its Lens Studio level to iOS and nan web. The updates bespeak Snap Inc.’s push to broaden its instrumentality ecosystem and empower much users to create pinch augmented reality (AR).

In a newsroom post, Snapchat highlighted that pinch complete 900 cardinal users globally, nan request to enactment connected crossed a assortment of devices has ne'er been much critical. “The number of devices we usage successful our regular lives has grown,” nan institution said, underscoring its intent to widen Snapchat beyond nan smartphone.

The caller Apple Watch app, compatible pinch watchOS 9.0 aliases later, does not let users to nonstop Snaps aliases initiate caller messages. However, it does alteration speedy replies to incoming messages utilizing Scribble, Dictation, aliases emojis. While specified capabilities were already indirectly disposable done mirrored iPhone notifications, nan dedicated app intends to connection a much nonstop and autochthonal acquisition for smartwatch users.

Alongside nan wearable update, Snapchat besides rolled retired its celebrated AR improvement tool, Lens Studio, to iPhone and nan web. Previously a desktop-exclusive software, Lens Studio now includes AI-powered features that let iOS users to create and people AR Lenses straight from their devices. These devices support imaginative enhancements for illustration adding Bitmojis, applying generative effects, and experimenting pinch caller ocular styles.

Although nan desktop type remains nan go-to level for precocious developers, Snap said nan caller iOS app and web type are designed to little nan introduction obstruction for creators and hobbyists looking to research AR.

Lens Studio is now freely disposable for iPhone via nan App Store and online astatine lensstudio.snapchat.com, opening up caller possibilities for mobile-first AR content.

Published on: Jun 6, 2025 2:52 PM IST