Overview

• Snap confirmed a 2026 public launch for Specs and said existing Spectacles creations will carry over via Snap OS 2.0.
• A new Commerce Kit will let select developers accept payments inside Lenses for digital goods or to unlock premium features.
• Lens Studio AI and the Blocks framework will generate code, assets, and full Lenses from natural-language prompts, with creation tools available on mobile and web.
• Monetization is expanding with Lens+ Payouts based on engagement from Lens+ and Snapchat Platinum subscribers, and the free Camera Kit now ships without mandatory Snap branding.
• Snap Cloud, built with Supabase, provides instant APIs, edge functions, storage, and real-time features; system updates add Travel Mode and EyeConnect, plus new Lens Games in Chat and live matchmaking planned for next year alongside fresh brand partnerships.