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Snapchat Launches Apple Watch App for Messaging

The move underscores Snap’s commitment to cross-device access by bringing core chat features to Apple Watch.

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Overview

  • Snapchat’s dedicated watchOS app launched June 5 and requires watchOS 9.0 or later firmware.
  • Users can preview incoming messages and reply using the on-screen keyboard, Scribble, voice dictation or emojis.
  • The app does not support sending Snaps, viewing stories or marking messages as read on mobile or web.
  • Snapchat is bucking a trend as rivals like Instagram, Slack and Uber have withdrawn Apple Watch support.
  • Snap also expanded its Lens Studio platform to iOS and the web to let more creators build AR lenses.