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2025-06-04

Snapchat now has a standalone app for making gen AI augmented reality effects

Snapchat has been experimenting with generative AI-powered augmented reality lenses in its app for the last couple years. Now, the company is allowing users to make their own with a new standalone app for making AR effects.


Snap is introducing a new version of its Lens Studio software that allows anyone to create AR lenses through text prompts and other simple editing tools, and publish them directly to Snapchat. Up to now, Lens Studio has only been available [...]

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2025-06-11

Snapchat adds a new subscription tier for Lenses

Snapchat has added a new layer to its paid offerings. The Lens+ subscription combines the existing Snapchat+ monthly plan with more access to "hundreds of Lenses and AR experiences that let you p [...]

Match Score: 163.71

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2025-04-30

Snap is seemingly rethinking that 'simplified' app

A Snapchat redesign test appears to have stalled after power users seemingly disliked the "simplified" layout.<br /> The new version of Snapchat intended "to help new and casual [...]

Match Score: 95.53

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2025-06-05

Snapchat finally has a watchOS app after a decade

There's finally a Snapchat app for watchOS, bringing the social media platform to Apple's line of wearables. This has been a long time coming, given that the first Apple Watch graced our wri [...]

Match Score: 90.17

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2025-03-13

Snapchat launches generative AI video Lenses

Snapchat's future includes generative AI video Lenses, wherein users can watch themselves cuddling with virtual animals on screen. The first three Lenses the app has launched include the Racoon a [...]

Match Score: 85.69

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2025-06-12

Google Cloud outages: Spotify, Discord, Snapchat and more were down for hours

Google Cloud experienced outages today that led to disruptions for many online services. Reports of issues for Google products and others began around 2 PM ET. The company was able to restore function [...]

Match Score: 71.30

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2025-06-10

Snap says new 'lightweight' AR glasses will come in 2026

Snap's next generation of standalone augmented reality glasses will arrive next year and will be smaller, lighter and more powerful than the developer-focused device the Snapchat maker introduced [...]

Match Score: 64.07

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2025-07-24

Snapchat can automatically let a trusted friend know you got home safe

Snapchat can now let your friends know if you're back home from an outing safe and sound without you having to send a message. The app has launched a new feature called Home Safe, which sends one [...]

Match Score: 63.24

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2025-06-12

Several services including Spotify and Snapchat are partially down

Update, 4:07PM ET: Google said it restored all service. However, other platforms have continued to experience problems. Snapchat acknowledged the ongoing issues on its support page. OpenAI has also po [...]

Match Score: 60.35

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2025-06-12

Google Cloud outages: Spotify, Discord, Snapchat and more partially down

Google Cloud experienced outages today that led to disruptions for many online services. Reports of issues for Google products and others began around 11AM PT/2 PM ET. The company was able to restore [...]

Match Score: 60.10