Snap has confirmed a multi-year strategic partnership with Qualcomm to power its upcoming consumer AR glasses with Snapdragon XR chips, targeting a 2026 launch. The collaboration will focus on on-device AI, graphics, and multiuser experiences. This positions Snap alongside Meta (2027 launch), Google and Samsung, and Apple in the race to commercialize consumer AR glasses.
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Snap is sticking with Qualcomm for its next AR glasses
Snap locks in Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR chips for a 2026 consumer AR glasses launch, joining Meta, Apple, and Google in the race to commercialize wearable spatial computing.
Friday, April 10, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: The VergeBY sys://pipeline
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