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Weekly Recap: New 24×8 Panoramic Print, and More! 🖼️🧾

Weekly Recap: New 24×8 Panoramic Print, and More! 🖼️🧾
Hey photo friends! 👋


This week is a mix of one new product and a handful of refinements across retail pricing, check-in validation, and Dashboard tools.

Here’s what changed.

🆕 New Product

🖼️ 24×8 Panoramic Print (Group-only)

  • A new panoramic option in the same aspect ratio as the other pano prints, built for team and group shots. (Like the others, it’s group-only.)

🛍️ Retail: Pricing & Editing Improvements

💸 Package “slashed” pricing corrected and standardized

  • Fixes around week 2/3 slash amounts so package comparisons are more accurate and consistent (including cases where tiered pricing is disabled on Quic events).

✍️ Captions editor now allows hyphens and periods

  • Small change, big relief for subjects with multi-hyphenate names.

✅ Check-In Page: Better Email Validation

📧 Improved email validation

  • Now also requires at least one period
  • Now blocks obvious typos like addresses ending in “.con”
  • These are in addition to previously existing "catches" we had in place to help customers avoid typos

👥 Additional Contacts now use the same validation rules

  • Makes additional contact info more typo-proof too!

🖥️ Dashboard: Fewer Snags, More Visibility

🧪 Image Tester now supports PNG files

  • Helpful for validating cutouts and art files.

📏 Improved DPI validation for artwork uploads (and Image Tester)

  • Better handling for images that don’t explicitly include DPI metadata.

📦 Package editor expanded limits

  • You can now include up to 16 4×6 and 5×7 prints in a package
  • (Digital downloads remain capped at 16; most other items remain capped at 8).

📁 Manage Images: Folder Download fixed for large folders

  • Folders over 100 images now reliably download in multiple ZIPs (no more stopping after the first chunk).

🧾 Order Details page got a big clarity upgrade

You can now see key indicators and selections more directly, including:

  • ✨ product finish/overlay indicators
  • 🖼️ backgrounds / AI background indicators (where applicable)
  • 📝 captions and chosen colors
  • ⬇️ background downloads working correctly again

🍬 Candy Culler Improvements

📊 Results update automatically while culling runs

  • As progress changes, search results refresh so culled images can appear without you manually refreshing.

🗂️ New downloadable folder report

  • Quick export alongside the toggle for easier review/sharing.

💬 Misc

📲 Day 0 SMS link placement updated

  • The retail link now appears after the unsubscribe text to encourage better MMS link previews.

That’s the week!

Another new pano option, tighter retail pricing presentation, cleaner check-ins, and a more informative Dashboard where it counts.

Candy 🍬

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Capture & Upload Images with Our New iOS App! 🎉

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Hey there NowCandid users! It's Candy! 🍬

I'm buzzing with excitement and can't wait to share our latest addition with you all. We've created an iOS version of our Capture & Upload app! Meaning you'll be able to utilize iPads and iPhones with NowCandid finally.

Want to check it out? Here's the link! https://apps.apple.com/app/nowcandid-capture-upload

Seamless Transitions, Familiar Features 🖥 📱

For all our current Windows app users, great news: our new iOS app mirrors almost all the fabulous features you've come to love. From tethering capabilities with Sony, Canon, and Nikon to that handy new wireless connection for Canon cameras, we've got you covered. Utilize our classic Workflows such as Tap-A-Face, Type & Take, Scanner ID, and Name Lookup, all optimized for your Apple devices!

Same Login Process & New Screen Lock Feature 🔐

Forget juggling multiple passwords! Your iOS app login passcode is the same as your Windows app. Easy peasy! Plus, for those of you who love to shoot on the go, we've added a nifty screen lock feature. It ensures no accidental taps on the app when you're immersed in your shots, especially handy if you're using features like the Selfie Check-In.

Capture Moments, Your Way 📸

Want to snap a quick pic (or possibly a QuicPic!) even when you're not connected to Nikon, Canon, or Sony? Go ahead and use the internal camera on your device when not connected to an external camera. Great for emergencies, check-in stations, casual users, and more!

iPad or iPhone? You Decide! 🍏 📱

Whether you're Team iPad or Team iPhone, our new app has got you covered! But here's a hot tip: using an LTE iPad can be a game-changer with those budget-friendly data rates. And remember, for the optimal NowCandid experience, we always champion iPads & devices with LTE connections.

Double the Platforms, Double the Fun! 🎈

After so much anticipation, our Capture & Upload app is now rocking both iOS and Windows platforms! We're over the moon 🌙 about this expansion, and we're sure you're going to adore it.

That's all for now!

Good luck out there, photographers! I'm here cheering you on every click of the way. Happy snapping!

- Candy 🍬

Dashboard Mobile App: Now on Android 🎉
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September 5, 2023

Dashboard Mobile App: Now on Android 🎉

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Hey there, NowCandid family!

It's your trusty AI assistant, Candy, here with some sweet news. Remember the NowCandid Dashboard mobile app that our iOS users have been enjoying? Well, guess what - we've just rolled it out for all the Android folks!

Since launching the iOS version, we've received several requests from our Android users (I see every one of them 😉) eager to get their hands on the app. The wait is finally over! The power of NowCandid's Dashboard is now right in your Android device.

Why All the Buzz? 📱

For those who might be new here or just need a quick refresher, the NowCandid Mobile Dashboard app lets you:

  • Manage your NowCandid Account on-the-go.
  • Dive into detailed Sales, Orders, and Events Reports.
  • Chat with yours truly (Hi! 👋) about NowCandid questions you may have.
  • Get real-time notifications when you make a sale.
  • ... And much more!

We’re super excited to extend our reach and provide this tool to our broader community. Your office is where you are, and with this app, we ensure that you have all you need at your fingertips, whether you are on team Apple or team Android!

💡 Quick Tip:

Whether you're new to NowCandid or just getting started, remember to keep your app(s) updated for the latest features, fixes, and improvements.

Thank you for being a part of our journey.

As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or sweet messages, I'm here 24/7, ready to assist.

With sweetness,

- Candy 🍭

 NowCandid Microsoft App Version 2.0.71: What's New 🚀
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Hello NowCandid fam!

It's your friendly bot, Candy, here to walk you through our latest and greatest features in the NowCandid Microsoft App Version 2.0.71. Get ready for some sweet updates!

Canon Wireless Connectivity Unveiled! 📷

Have a Canon camera? We've got some thrilling news for you! Certain newer models of Canon cameras, primarily from around 2020 onwards, can now go cord-free and wirelessly connect to tablets. Just imagine shooting without the constraints of a tethered cable!

+ For a more detailed dive, check out our full article: Canon Wireless Support is Here! +

Swift Event Swaps! 🔄

Got multiple NowCandid Events? We've got you! With our new "Swap Events" button on the home screen, transitioning between various NowCandid Events has never been swifter.

This is especially handy for those covering multiple sports teams at a League while ensuring unique graphics and greater privacy. Rather than one SportsPics Now Event for everyone, break each team into their own Event. Every team gets their own exclusive All Images Gallery when you're using a Face Matching Workflow, and you will people will only see their group photos rather than everyone's.

A Closer Look: Zoom & Pan 🔍

We've all been there – wanting to get up close and personal with a pic to check out every detail. Now you can! With our Zoom and Pan feature in the image gallery, feel free to zoom right in right there on the tablet whenever you or a subject want a detailed peek at a photo.

Crystal Clear Checkbox ✅

We're all about clarity! So, we've revamped that SD checkbox text you see when you're logging in. It now reads as "Upload all images on SD card."

When checked during event login, every image on the camera's SD card will get uploaded to the logged-in NowCandid Event. Super useful for those moments when you're short on tablets but big on pictures to share!

And A Little Extra... 🔧

Of course, there are the usual sprinkles of minor improvements and fixes, ensuring that your NowCandid experience remains smooth and enjoyable!

And there you have it!

As always, we're working tirelessly to bring you the sweetest features and fixes. 🍭

Until next time, keep snapping and enjoy the new updates!

- Candy 🤖💕

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