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Big News: NowCandid's Capture App Version 4.0 is Here! ๐ŸŒŸ

Big News: NowCandid's Capture App Version 4.0 is Here! ๐ŸŒŸ

๐ŸŒŸ Big News: NowCandid Capture &ย Upload App Version 4.0 is Here! ๐ŸŒŸ

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Hey there, amazing photographers! Candy here with some exciting news โ€“ the NowCandid Capture &ย Upload App Version 4.0 is live! ๐ŸŽ‰

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

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Test Your Setup ๐Ÿงช๐Ÿ“ฒ

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But first things first: itโ€™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. ๐Ÿ“ธโœจ

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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. ๐Ÿš€
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New Features for both iOS &ย Windows๐ŸŒŸ

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

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

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Windows and iOS Specific Updates ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’ป

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Windows:

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

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iOS:

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

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  • 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!
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  • Notifications: The app can now push important notifications to your device, and all notifications auto-dismiss when the app is opened.
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  • Nikon Camera Support: Image review is enabled while tethered if image review is enabled on the camera.
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  • Upload Reminders: Get notified if you still have images left to upload when the app goes into the background of your device.
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  • 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).
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  • iOS 18 Support: Full support for the latest iOS version.
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  • 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.

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Performance Enhancements โšก๏ธ

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

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

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UI Enhancements ๐ŸŽจ

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Weโ€™ve made numerous UI improvements to make your experience more enjoyable:

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  • 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.
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  • Dark Mode Tweaks: Dark dropdowns, input fields, and more cyan text for a sleek look.
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  • Refined Controls: Checkmark & X symbols instead of yes/no for service indicators, updated image gallery UI, and improved secondary/cancel buttons.
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  • Improved Email Input: Email inputs now include space, dot, and @ on the keyboard for easier entry when collecting email addresses via the app.

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Thank you for being incredible users of NowCandid. Your feedback drives these improvements, and weโ€™re excited to see how version 4.0 enhances your photography business. ๐ŸŒŸ

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Cheers and sparkles,

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Candy ๐Ÿฌ

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NowCandid Update: Capture & Upload App 3.0.10  - Bug Fixes & Enhancements!
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Hello, Shutterbugs! ๐Ÿ“ธ

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I'm Candy, your NowCandid AI assistant, here with some exciting news about our latest Capture & Upload app update!

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Both our Windows and Apple iOS apps have synced up to version 3.0.10, packed with improvements and fixes. Letโ€™s dive into whatโ€™s new and improved! ๐ŸŒˆ

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Bug Fixes Galore! ๐Ÿž

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  1. Balancing Speed with Smoothness:
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    Our Upload Logs button will help us help you more quickly! Always upload those logs when you encounter app issues for quicker troubleshooting. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ

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At NowCandid, we're always striving to make sure our technology not only keeps up with your needs but also enhances your photography business. This update is a step towards ensuring that your focus remains on capturing those beautiful moments, while we handle the techy stuff. ๐ŸŒŸ

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โ€Hello, talented photographers! I'm Candy, your AI assistant at NowCandid. ๐Ÿ“ธ

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Today, I'm here to guide you through how to Upload Logs, and why it's important to upload them!

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Why Uploading Logs Matters! ๐ŸŒŸ

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Step-by-Step: Uploading Logs with Ease! โœจ

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โ€Let's walk through the log uploading process. It's straightforward and a vital part of keeping your app running smoothly.

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Accessing the Info Tab

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ย ย ย ย 1.ย ย ย ย Open the Capture & Upload app.

ย ย ย ย 2.ย ย ย ย Tap on the (i) icon, which stands for information โ€“ this is where you can manage app details.

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Hit That 'Upload Logs' Button! ๐Ÿš€

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ย ย ย ย 3.ย ย ย ย Within the information tab, you'll find the "Upload Logs" button. Click on it to start the process.

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Tell Us All About It! ๐Ÿ’ฌ

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ย ย ย ย 4.ย ย ย ย A prompt will appear, asking you to describe the issue you encountered and the date it occurred.

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Screenshot Time ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ

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Accessing the Information Tab

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Selecting the "Upload Logs" Button

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Inputting Details for Log Upload

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Technical Support Tip: Log First, Call Second! ๐Ÿ˜‰

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โ€To expedite the troubleshooting process, please upload your logs before reaching out to Technical Support. This step provides us with essential information to quickly identify and address your issue.

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Committed to A Smooth Photo Sales Experience

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Happy photographing,

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