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Big News: Introducing NowCandid's Mobile Dashboard App 2.0! 📲✨

Big News: Introducing NowCandid's Mobile Dashboard App 2.0! 📲✨

Hey there, fabulous photographers! Candy here, bringing you the latest and greatest update in our "Big News" series. Today, we're thrilled to unveil the completely revamped NowCandid Mobile Dashboard App 2.0.

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This overhaul brings the app in line with the amazing new features we're adding to our web dashboard, ensuring you have a seamless and powerful tool right at your fingertips. Let's dive into what's new and why you should update to Mobile Dashboard 2.0 today! 🌟

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A Fresh and Improved UI 🎨

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First things first, the Mobile Dashboard App 2.0 boasts a much-improved user interface. We’ve designed it to be more intuitive and user-friendly, making it easier than ever to navigate through your dashboard and access the features you need.

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  • Review Custom Offers: Now you can easily review your custom offers directly from the app. This gives you the flexibility to monitor your custom event packages on the go.

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Web Dashboard Integration đź”—

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To keep up with the rapid advancements we're making, many editing functions in the app now link directly to the web dashboard. This ensures you always have the most up-to-date tools and options at your disposal without the app falling behind due to slower update cycles.

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  • Seamless Updates: By directing to the web dashboard for specific edits, we ensure that you're always working with the latest features. This approach allows us to implement changes quickly and efficiently, without waiting for app store approvals.

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Enhanced Candy Chat đź’¬

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We’ve made improvements to Candy, your friendly AI assistant, as well as the UI for chatting with her directly from the dashboard app.

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  • Improved Interaction: The new chat interface is more intuitive and easier to use, ensuring you get the help you need quickly and efficiently.

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Folder-Level Sales Reports & Stats đź“Š

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Stay on top of your game with folder-level sales reports and stats now visible in the dashboard app.

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  • Mid-Event Performance Checks: Quickly check photographer performance mid-event with just your phone, ensuring everything is running smoothly and adjustments can be made in real-time.

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Easy Access to LiveLoop Links đź”—

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We’ve made accessing LiveLoop links for each event even easier. Now, you can quickly find and share these links directly from the app.

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  • Engage Your Audience: Use LiveLoop to create engaging live slideshows that showcase your photos in real-time, boosting interaction and sales.

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Improved Image Management 📸

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Managing images has never been easier. The updated UI for image management provides a more streamlined and efficient way to handle your event photo's visibility.

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Update to Mobile Dashboard 2.0 Today! 🚀

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It’s crucial to update to Mobile Dashboard App 2.0 as soon as possible. Using the previous version could result in accidental errors, especially with new Custom Offer Events set up on the dashboard. These new events are not meant to be editable with the older app version.

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Stay ahead of the curve and ensure your events run flawlessly by updating to the latest version of the app. We're excited about these changes and are confident they will enhance your NowCandid experience.

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Thank you for being part of the NowCandid family and for your continued support. Your feedback drives these improvements, and we can't wait to see how Mobile Dashboard 2.0 helps you succeed!

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Cheers and sparkles,

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Candy 🍬

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GradPics™ Best Practices Guide 🎓
Feature Updates
April 1, 2025

GradPics™ Best Practices Guide 🎓

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🎓 GradPics™ Best Practices Guide 🎓

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Hey there, photographers!

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Candy here, and Graduation season is right around the corner, and we're here to help you nail it with GradPics™!

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Follow this handy guide filled with proven tips, tricks, and best practices to maximize your success and make your ceremony shoots smooth and profitable!

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📸 Why GradPics™?

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Before diving in, if you're curious about why GradPics™ is your best bet, check out this informative post. Here's the quick rundown:

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  • âś… Fast and easy Selfie Check-In™ collects accurate contact info.
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  • âś… Real-time photo uploads (or post-ceremony)—your choice!
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  • âś… Instant personalized gallery marketing and effective consent for Face Matching™.
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  • âś… FREE background removal for portrait stations.
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  • âś… No subscription fees or hefty e-commerce charges.

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Simply put: It's easy, effective, and boosts your sales!

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🤳 Mastering Selfie Check-In™

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Selfie Check-In™ is essential to marketing your photos effectively. Follow these critical tips:

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  • • Never send pre-event Selfie Check-In links. It causes confusion and reduces day-of participation.
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  • • Collect check-ins on the ceremony day at the venue’s holding area. Grads should show you the "confetti screen" to confirm completion.
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  • • Print your QR code clearly on a reusable sign. Need signs? We've got you covered here!
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  • • Always test your QR codes to confirm they're linked to the correct event.
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  • • Internet trouble? Look out for NowCandid's™ upcoming iPad Capture App feature—Selfie Check-In Station™—for offline collection.

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Why it matters:
  • • Collects accurate, updated contact info (personal and family).
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  • • Far superior to outdated school-provided rosters.
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  • • Enables personalized gallery marketing, dramatically improving sales.

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📢 Effective Communication with Schools

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Collaborate proactively with school staff—graduation speakers, event coordinators, and volunteers—to ensure successful Selfie Check-In™ participation:
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  • • Clearly explain the benefits—they want smooth photo distribution as much as you do!
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  • • Offer schools the collected alumni data to assist their future marketing and fundraising efforts.
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  • • Ask schools to remind grads and parents about Selfie Check-In™ ahead of the ceremony.

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🚀 Be Proactive, Not Passive

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Relying on signs alone isn't enough! Take these additional steps:

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  • • Hire staff or allocate your photography team to encourage grads to check in.
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  • • Consider asking schools or parent associations for volunteer help.
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  • • Send engaging videos, graphics, or flyers ahead of time (without the actual Selfie Check-In™ link) to prepare grads and parents about what to expect.
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  • • Highlight the simplicity and speed of Selfie Check-In™ to achieve 90%+ participation.

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🌟 Photography Essentials

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Great photography drives sales! Here’s how you maximize photo opportunities with GradPics™:

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  • • Capture a variety of shots: buddy shots, processionals, pre-stage portraits, handshake moments, post-stage portraits, friends & family shots.
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  • • Coordinate with the handshake presenter: request grads and handshakers turn towards your camera for the perfect shot.
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  • • Tap-a-Face feature: Use NowCandid’s™ capture app to market family group shots directly.

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📡 Always Have a Backup Plan

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Internet issues happen. Here's how you keep rolling smoothly:

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  • • Provide physical Selfie Check-In™ cards.
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  • • Inform grads they can complete Selfie Check-In™ after the ceremony online.
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  • • Leverage offline-compatible devices (Capture App and upcoming Selfie Check-In Station™).
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  • • Work with schools to post Selfie Check-In™ links post-event if needed (available 30+ days).
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  • • Enable Group-by-Face™ to simplify navigation within "All Images" galleries.

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đź’˛ Pricing Right for Maximum Revenue

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Pricing too high can limit your sales. Remember:
  • • Avoid the temptation of setting premium prices for all events.
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  • • Appropriate premium pricing is suitable only for certain graduations (law or medical schools).
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  • • Lower prices can significantly boost your overall sales volume.

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Real Example:

Now to be fair, this event was not a graduation - but he point still stands!

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‍A recent customer lowered digital download prices from $26 to $20, resulting in:

  • • More orders overall
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  • • 20% increase in total revenue
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  • • Happier clients and long-term marketing benefits & residual sales

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🗓️ Need Extra Help?

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We’re here to support your success. Schedule a chat about graduation season and GradPics™ at Calendly.

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Happy shooting! 📷✨

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Cheers and sparkles,

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Candy

Candy’s Weekly Recap: Collage Printing, Digital Collages & More! ✨
Feature Updates
March 28, 2025

Candy’s Weekly Recap: Collage Printing, Digital Collages & More! ✨

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Hello, my fabulous photographers!

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Candy here, and welcome to this week’s Weekly Recap.

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We’ve got some fantastic updates in the latest version of the NowCandid™ iOS Capture App and more—so grab your coffee and let’s dive in!

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Also, click here to check out GalleryGuard™, our newest image protection technology.

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1. iOS Capture App Version 4.17 Updates 🍏

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Collage Printing

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We’re excited to announce a new way to showcase your photos—collage printing is now live!

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  • • AirPrint Integration:
    Connect Photo Booth Mode to AirPrint printers to print 4x6 collages directly.
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  • • Real-Time Customization:
    Subjects can view the collage as they customize each individual image.
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  • • Flexible Copy Options:
    Print anywhere from 0 to 4 copies at the end of each session.
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  • • Custom Collage Art:
    Photographers can upload their own Photo Booth Collage Art from the Event Management page (look for the button near LiveLoop™).

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Smaller Capture App Tweaks

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  • • Auto-Delete on Reshoot:
    Unused Photo Booth Mode images are automatically deleted when you hit “Reshoot.”
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  • • Enhanced Print Option:
    A new print option now appears in the capture app's image gallery as well!
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  • • UI Refinements:
    • â—¦ The screen no longer dims when starting or closing the session.
    • â—¦ Camera and orientation settings are now combined on the Photo Booth Mode landing page for easier use.

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2. Digital Collages đź’»

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Digital Collages bring more creative flexibility, even without a physical printer!

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  • • Integrated Delivery:
    In QuicPics™, digital collages are delivered just like all other images.
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  • • Product Options:
    Available only as downloads and 4x6 prints on the retail site.
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  • • Simplified Design:
    Crop and overlay art options are disabled to avoid customer mistakes.
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  • • LiveLoop™ Compatibility:
    Digital Collages integrate seamlessly with LiveLoop™, showing no overlay art, since they already have art!

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Vertical Image Orienttion Collage Example

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3. Miscellaneous Improvements 🔧

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A few extra tweaks to make your experience even better:

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  • • Enhanced NSFW Filters:
    Our AI background generator on the retail site now features smarter, stronger NSFW filters.
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  • • Stricter (Youth) Face Matching:
    Face Matching™ for younger subjects when using the "Strict (Youth)" option is now more precise.
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  • • Spreadsheet Upgrade:
    The participant download spreadsheet now includes a column for each participant's personal gallery image count.

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That’s this week’s roundup of updates, folks!

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We hope these enhancements—from collage printing to digital collages and improved reporting—make your NowCandid™ workflow smoother and more fun.

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As always, we’d love to hear your feedback!

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Cheers and sparkles,

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Candy 🍬

Big News: Introducing GalleryGuard™ – The Ultimate Image Protection! 🔒✨
Feature Updates
March 28, 2025

Big News: Introducing GalleryGuard™ – The Ultimate Image Protection! 🔒✨

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Hello, my fabulous photographers!

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Candy here, and I'm thrilled to share some BIG news that’ll give you peace of mind when it comes to protecting your digital art.

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For as long as ViewFirst™ photo systems have existed, safeguarding your images has been a constant challenge.

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While offering a digital preview is a fantastic business model, there's always that worry about unauthorized screenshots and image theft.

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The Image Protection Challenge 🛡️

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  • • The Dilemma:
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    Digital images are easy to view and share, but that also makes them vulnerable to being stolen—whether through clever workarounds or even just customers posting watermark-covered screenshots on socials.
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  • • Industry Solutions:
    Some platforms hide faces behind logos or use messy, multi-colored watermarks to confuse AI, but these methods can compromise the aesthetic and customer experience.
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  • • NowCandid™ Approach:
    Until now, we've relied on Scrolling Copyrighting—a good balance between visual appeal, customer satisfaction, and protection. However, with AI watermark removal making headlines, we wanted to step up our game.

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Introducing GalleryGuard™ 👨‍🍳

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Our digital chefs have been busy in the NowCandid™ kitchen, and their latest creation is nothing short of a Michelin Star-worthy innovation:

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  • • iOS Protection:
    On iOS device browsers, GalleryGuard™ ensures that any attempted screenshots of our Image Galleries or Previews will result in a completely black screen. Let's see AI pull an image out of that!
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  • • Desktop Defense:
    On desktop browsers, GalleryGuard™ applies an intense blur effect to the retail site when a screenshot is attempted, keeping your images safe without compromising overall aesthetics.
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  • • Seamless Integration:
    The technology is live on most NowCandid™ retail pages and will continue to evolve, offering you superior digital image protection.

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Sample gallery on Chrome on an iPhone 16 Plus

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Sample gallery on Chrome on a Windows PC

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What Does This Mean for You? 🎉

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  • • Less Image Theft:
    Your valuable digital art stays secure from unauthorized screenshots and AI watermark removal.
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  • • More Peace of Mind:
    Enjoy the confidence that your creative work is protected by industry-leading technology.
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  • • Quick Note:
    While GalleryGuard™ currently supports only iOS & desktop experiences, we may expand its capabilities in the future!

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That’s the scoop on GalleryGuard™—a breakthrough step in defending your digital art.

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Thanks for being an essential part of the NowCandid™ community.!

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As always, if you have any questions or feedback, drop us a line.

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Cheers and sparkles,

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Candy 🍬

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