*Snap Inc.'s most recent endeavor, augmented reality (AR), is drawing very favorable attention in the tech community. With the new AR glasses just released at prices as high as $1,200, this smart spectacles will be the new deal! Users can interact with both real and digital worlds in a completely new way. Nonetheless, the buyers might be disappointed due to their innovative features and excellent user experiences, as these glasses have limited applications, which could hinder mass adoption of them.*
These AR glasses are a key point in Snap's hardware expansion which is part of their ongoing company diversification. Although it is mainly known for the app Snapchat, Snap has been involved in hardware for quite a while. Previous projects included the Snap Spectacles, which were the first of their kind and offered a fashionable eyewear design. The new AR glasses over and above mere photo and video capture instigate experiences that blend the real and the digital world without any seam.
Regarding the hardware, the glasses are not only sturdy but also they have a pleasing design. The resolution of the displays is high, which allows the digital images to overlay the real world. The lenses are able to switch smoothly between see-through and shaded states, and the frame is light for lengthy use. Along with it, the glasses also come with a set of sensors capable of tracking head and eye movements. In turn, this issue is corrected the user getting a more intuitive user experience.
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The limit of only a small number of available apps is a major problem. Although currently available apps demonstrate the capabilities of the glasses very well there are not enough apps out there to warrant the extremely high price tag. This could be one of the reasons why the developers have been so sluggish in creating the content specifically for the new platform, aside from the fewer number of users and higher costs of development for AR applications.
Snap is not blind to this problem and is taking actions to get more developers on its platform. The company has introduced a software development kit (SDK) and has initiated competitions to stimulate the development of new apps. Snap is also engaging actively with other tech companies to grow its app ecosystem. Nevertheless, the process of new app development has not been as fast as initially predicted.
The fate of Snap's AR glasses relies mainly on the growth of its app ecosystem in the long run. Despite the fact that the hardware looks good and the user experience is enjoyable, there aren't many applications to choose from which is a major shortcoming. In the end, Snap should prompt the developers to be assured that their platform is worth the commitment of time and resources if the glasses are supposed to be a huge hit for the masses.
To sum up, Swap gives us a brief, peep into the future of augmented reality with its new $1,200 AR glasses. With their great design and plethora of functions, these glasses can drastically alter our communication with the real world. But the mainstay of the technology will only be built through the expansion of the app ecosystem. These AR glasses may become merely a special product, which is available to only the first users and technology hobbyists if they do not offer more applications.
For those attracted to the potential of augmented reality and are ready to take a risk on safari technology still under development, Snap's AR glasses are a great option. Still, if you are thinking of a more mature and widely supported platform, then you may as well hang on until more applications become available
As Snap is constantly working on enlarging its app ecosystem, you will be able to discover more and more updates and releases in the months ahead so keep an eye out for these.
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Author: John Miller
