You can try Snap's $2,195 Specs at Verizon stores, but they still have no ship date

Snap filled in the apps and added store demos through Verizon, but the glasses still only have a later-this-fall window, and a reviewer who liked them is not sure who they are for.

By iDeviceSep 16, 6:53 PM CT3 min read

Ask about the Snap Specs

Can I get prescription lenses? Yes, with a prescription insert. A separate prescription lens carrier, bought and fitted on top.
Do the lenses tint automatically? Yes, the lenses tint themselves.
How good is the camera? It has 4 rear cameras. There are also 2 infrared sensors that take no pictures. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed.
What does it cost? It costs $2195. That is the list price.
How long does the battery last? It runs 4 hours. That is 4 hours at most, and 20 hours with the case.
What kind of screen is it? It uses a waveguide. Light is piped through the lens, so you see the world and the image at once. There is one panel per eye. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed.
Do I need a subscription? No, there is no subscription. This is not officially confirmed yet.
How heavy is it? It weighs 132g to 136g. The weight varies by size or finish.
Can I take a photo without using my hands? Yes, you can take one by voice. There is no capture button on the frame.
Does it work without my phone? Yes, it works on its own. It does not need a phone nearby.
How does it connect? It connects over Bluetooth.
Which AI assistant does it use? It uses My AI. The assistant is fixed, so you cannot swap it.
Does it do AR? Yes, it places things in the room around you. Content is anchored to the room around you.
How wide is the field of view? It covers 51 degrees. That is how much of your view the image fills.
Whose frames are they? The frames are designed in house. No outside eyewear brand is involved.
How many microphones? It has 6 microphones. They handle calls, voice control and recording.
Does it need a battery pack? No, it has a built-in battery. built-in battery plus charging case.
Can people tell when it is recording? Yes, a light comes on. People around you can see when the camera is running.
Can it give me directions? Yes, it can give you directions. It gives turn-by-turn directions without you taking your phone out.
Does it have a screen? Yes, it has a screen.
Does it charge over USB-C? Yes, it charges over USB-C.
Can I hear it without earbuds? Yes, it has open-ear speakers that play out loud.
Can I control it with gestures? Yes, you can control it with gestures.
Can it see and answer questions about what I am looking at? Yes, it can see what you are looking at and answer about it.

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Snap used its Specs event on Wednesday to show what the $2,195 AR glasses will actually run. The lineup Snap announced includes HBO Max, Spotify, a Shopify app for viewing products in 3D, NBA and WNBA training, and an AI service called Specs Intelligence that puts relevant information in your view without being asked. Snap also signed Verizon, so people can try Specs at select Verizon stores and buy data plans, and it added a charging case with its own cellular connection. The glasses are still slated for the US, UK and France later this fall, with no firmer date.

Engadget's Karissa Bell, who has tried every pair of glasses Snap has made, liked the software. "The operating system feels more polished than previous versions, and Snap has more apps that feel like they would actually be useful." She is less sure who the glasses are for, and they arrive in a market where IDC says Meta holds 70% of smart glasses sales.

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