Squad, the Gen Z social app, recently partnered with Snap to launch Camera Kit to enable both camera and AR experiences while using the app. The new integration leverages Snapchat’s familiar Lens carousel and technology platform into Squad’s mobile application’s camera for an integrated user experience. Plus, the partnership provides an opportunity for Lenses powered by Snap Camera to reach Snapchat’s 238 million "global daily active users and highly-engaged teen and millennial audiences."
Esther Crawford, the CEO and Co-Founder of Squad, commented on the new initiative, stating: "We're incredibly excited to bring lenses to Squad's audio and video rooms. Snap's Camera Kit platform gives our team and community a suite of tools for bringing AR experiences to life. This partnership unlocks a new mode for creating, sharing, and expressing individuality while hanging out and watching videos together."
Gen Z Social Apps
Squad Partners with Snap to Launch Camera Kit to Power Camera and AR Experiences
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