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Snap’s photo-taking sunglasses are getting a remodeling.
On Wednesday, Snap, the moms and dad business of app Snapchat, introduced 2 brand-new designs of Spectacles 2 called Nico andVeronica They have the exact same functions as the initial Spectacles 2, however look more like standard sunglasses and cost $200, a $50 cost boost.
Spectacles 2 were revealed in April and presented brand-new functions consisting of water resistance and the capability to take pictures rather of simply video. At $150 a set, they can use up to 70 videos or numerous pictures on a single charge and move them onto your phone wirelessly.
Veronica, the charging cable television and the protective case.
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For $50 more, Nico and Veronica provide the exact same functions however included polarized black lenses and black frames. They likewise have black protective cases rather of the intense yellow charging case, indicating you’ll just have the ability to power them with the consisted of charging cable television.
Unlike with the initial Spectacles, you will not need to mark time at a vending device to snag a set. They’re readily available online today in preliminary minimal amounts, and will likewise be pertaining to Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom shops in the United States, in addition to some European merchants, in the coming months.
A Snap spokesperson stated that users are recording more clips with Spectacles 2 than they were with the very first variation, a boost of 40 percent.
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It was reported in March that Snap was working on new versions of Spectacles. It was rumored the new models could have dual cameras, GPS and other high-end features, but those aren’t included in Nico and Veronica.
Snap also wrote in its blog post that it will roll out a new Snapchat feature that automatically makes your Spectacles Snaps into a single Highlight story.
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