# Snap’s new XR subsidiary Specs Inc and Qualcomm announced a multi-year partnership.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-10 · Road to VR*

## Key points

- Snap's new XR subsidiary, Specs Inc, was formed in January to lead AR glasses development.
- Snap and Qualcomm have established a multi-year partnership for Snapdragon chips in future AR glasses.
- The next-gen Snap Specs will launch later this year and focus on built-in on-device AI.
- The upcoming AR glasses will be smaller, lighter, and feature see-through AR optics powered by Snapdragon XR SoC.

**Companies:** Qualcomm, Snap Inc.
**Countries:** United States

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