Snapchat has rolled out a new Snapchat Apple Watch app allowing users to preview and respond to messages via Scribble, Dictation, and emojis. Requires watchOS 9 or later, the app enables quick replies but does not support sending new Snaps directly from the watch interface. Separately, Snapchat’s Lens Studio is now available on iOS and as a web tool, enabling creators to design and publish AR lenses using AI-generated effects for creative possibilities. Previously limited to desktop, the iPhone version of Lens Studio offers an intuitive interface for adding Bitmoji and AR filters on the go.
The Snapchat Apple Watch app integrates with the existing notification system, offering a streamlined way to stay connected without pulling out your iPhone. By mirroring Snapchat notifications, you can tap to view incoming chats and reply with handwritten Scribble, voice Dictation, or a selection of emojis directly on your wrist. This lightweight version prioritizes convenience, rounding out Snapchat’s multi-platform reach across smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and the web.
Meanwhile, Lens Studio on iPhone empowers both amateur and professional developers to craft unique Snapchat lenses directly from their mobile devices. The free Lens Studio iOS app and web tool support AI-powered template generation, letting users create, preview, and publish AR experiences from anywhere. Both the Snapchat Apple Watch app and Lens Studio for iOS are free to download from the App Store, reinforcing Snapchat’s commitment to broadening access to its social and creative tools.
