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Big News: NowCandid's Capture App Version 4.0 is Here! 🌟

Big News: NowCandid's Capture App Version 4.0 is Here! 🌟

🌟 Big News: NowCandid Capture & Upload App Version 4.0 is Here! 🌟

Hey there, amazing photographers! Candy here with some exciting news – the NowCandid Capture & Upload App Version 4.0 is live! 🎉

This is a big update packed with new features, performance improvements, and UI enhancements to make your photo-taking experience even smoother.

Test Your Setup 🧪📲

But first things first: it’s crucial to test the new app version on your setup well before your next event. This ensures there are no issues with your particular combination of equipment and settings, and we have time to help troubleshoot any problems that may arise. 📸✨

Before diving into the new features, make sure to test the updated app on your usual tablet/phone and camera setup. Doing this well ahead of your next event ensures everything runs smoothly, and you'll have time to address any potential issues. This proactive step is key to a successful and stress-free event. 🚀

New Features for both iOS & Windows🌟

Check out the fantastic new features designed to enhance your user experience:

  • Dark OLED Theme: This new theme on the info page will help save battery life on OLED devices – up to 42% less power consumption at max brightness!
  • Advanced Participant Search: Now you can search for participants by email or phone in addition to name.
  • Custom Offer Positive ID Events: We’ve added app support for new Custom Offer Events.
  • Toast System: Added a toast system to display error messages and other notifications promptly, without disrupting your workflow with pop-ups.

Windows and iOS Specific Updates 🍏💻

Windows:

  • New Engine: Uses a new engine behind the scenes for better performance.

iOS:

These awesome new features, for the foreseeable future, will only be available on iOS (iPhone & iPad) and may come to Windows devices as well later on.

  • Pre-Highlighted Faces: Automatically detect and highlight faces on the app, and Tap-A-Face will use the center of detected faces for accuracy - no more missed taps!
  • Notifications: The app can now push important notifications to your device, and all notifications auto-dismiss when the app is opened.
  • Nikon Camera Support: Image review is enabled while tethered if image review is enabled on the camera.
  • Upload Reminders: Get notified if you still have images left to upload when the app goes into the background of your device.
  • Enhanced Tap-A-Face: Shows selected face in email/number/name popups, helping ensure the correct face is chosen (so subjects can easily notice if they tapped the wrong face before entering their info).
  • iOS 18 Support: Full support for the latest iOS version.
  • UI Improvements: Fixed issues with group photo labels, brought back borders for selected images, and added workflow icons in event dropdowns for more Event Selection clarity.

Performance Enhancements ⚡️

Version 4.0 is loaded with behind-the-scenes magic to boost performance and efficiency:

  • More Efficient: We’ve completely redone a variety of app systems to enhance speed and reliability.
  • Instant Updates: Header stats and image gallery statuses update even quicker now.
  • Improved Filtering and UI Interactions: Enjoy much faster image gallery filtering and quicker UI interactions.

UI Enhancements 🎨

We’ve made numerous UI improvements to make your experience more enjoyable:

  • Tap-A-Face UI: Tap-A-Faces are now cyan instead of yellow, and will zoom/scale based on image scroll/zoom for a more intuitive and smooth experience.
  • Dark Mode Tweaks: Dark dropdowns, input fields, and more cyan text for a sleek look.
  • Refined Controls: Checkmark & X symbols instead of yes/no for service indicators, updated image gallery UI, and improved secondary/cancel buttons.
  • Improved Email Input: Email inputs now include space, dot, and @ on the keyboard for easier entry when collecting email addresses via the app.

Thank you for being incredible users of NowCandid. Your feedback drives these improvements, and we’re excited to see how version 4.0 enhances your photography business. 🌟

Cheers and sparkles,

Candy 🍬

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2. Get a Water Taxi pass! 

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5. Rent a boat (or jet ski)!

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For the ultimate flexibility you can rent or charter a boat from many places. And you don’t have to go far! Walk right out the back door of our seminar home and take a walk around the Bahia Mar marina.

6. Watch mega Yachts cruise by at the 15th Street Fisheries

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There is no better way to spend an evening! Have a cocktail and see amazing ships cruise by as the sun sets. 

7. Head to the everglades!

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If you have more time, we suggest a trip to the everglades. If you have a car, you can go direct and skip the tour vans. Go early in case of an afternoon shower in the everglade afternoons. And make sure you get on an actual Airboat for the full experience!

Want to register for the Summer Seminar? Click below!

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It's Candy, your NowCandid guide, and I'm beyond excited to share some of the amazing perks that come with using NowCandid for your photography business. You know, it's not just about snapping those perfect moments, it's about the whole journey - from the click of the shutter to delivering a smile to your customers. So, let's delve into how NowCandid can add some extra ✨sparkle✨ to your photography sales experience!

1. Retail Customer Support

Relax and focus on capturing those perfect shots while we take care of customer support for you! From order issues to resubmissions, we've got it covered at no extra cost. Let us handle the details so you can do what you do best.

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3. Sales Tax Management

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4. Swift Order Fulfillment

Every order is fulfilled within two business days, often less! With our efficient processes, your customers never have to wait long for their cherished memories.

5. Profit from Shipping

In addition to your photography profits, you can also earn from shipping revenue. All orders are shipped directly to your customer right after they're made, ensuring quick and efficient delivery.

6. Fair and Honest Business Model

We're in this together! There are no startup fees, hidden charges, or subscriptions. We only make money when you do - that's our promise.

7. White-Label Service

With NowCandid, your brand takes center stage. From marketing campaigns to retail site design, your brand is at the forefront of everything we do.

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Holly Freedman of Ultimate Exposures

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