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Weekly Recap: Capture App 4.21 OTA, New Dashboard Filters & Helpful Fixes ๐Ÿ“ฒ๐Ÿงญ

Weekly Recap: Capture App 4.21 OTA, New Dashboard Filters & Helpful Fixes ๐Ÿ“ฒ๐Ÿงญ
Hey photo friends! ๐Ÿ‘‹

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Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s new this week! Changes focused on faster updates, more filters, and a handful of useful fixes.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Capture & Upload App (iOS) โ€” Version 4.21

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  • ๐Ÿš€ Over-the-Air (OTA) updates: Most app updates no longer require the App Store. Updates download in the background and install on app restart/launchโ€”no interruptions during Events. You can also manually check via Resources โ†’ โ€œCheck for updatesโ€ (tap the (i) button).
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  • ๐Ÿ“ถ See your Wi-Fi name: The current network name now shows on the Web Weaver item in Resources.
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  • โšก Faster, lighter uploads: Additional memory and performance improvements when uploading image files.

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Smaller iOS app changes

  • ๐Ÿ–จ๏ธ AirPrint prompt returns if a printer isnโ€™t available (avoids an iOS security hiccup).
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  • ๐ŸŒ Web Weaver manual toggle fixed.
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  • ๐Ÿ”Ž Image preview UI fixed when switching after zoom/pan.
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  • ๐Ÿงพ Name Lookup now populates correctly on first launch.
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  • ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ QuicPortraits icon color updated in Event select (those icons are single-color).
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  • ๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Block log-ins to flagged TKO folders (e.g., if you flagged โ€œaโ€, you canโ€™t log into โ€œacโ€).
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  • โ†”๏ธ Horizontal zoom issue on iPhone resolved.

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FYI on versions: The App Store shows 4.21; the current OTA version is 4.21.3. Weโ€™ve already shipped three OTAs this week to help teams while theyโ€™re still on-site! Pretty cool, right?

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๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Dashboard

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  • ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Manage Images โ†’ Visibility filter: All / Visible only / Hidden only.
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  • ๐ŸŽฏ Assign Images โ†’ New filters: Name order, Purchased only, Visibility.
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  • ๐Ÿ”— Events Report: Clicking an Event now opens its Event Details page.

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Smaller dashboard changes

  • ๐Ÿ“จ Email campaign guard: Prevents a campaign from starting if the only image is a group PhotoTag.
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  • ๐Ÿ“ฅ Inbox UI: On mobile, updated header; on desktop, the selected item area stays sticky while you scroll.
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  • ๐Ÿงฐ Trader Card fixes: Two styles now say League (not LD), and one styleโ€™s production print now matches the retail render.
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  • ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Art uploader validation: Shows an error if an image is under 100 px in width or height.
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  • ๐Ÿ˜Š Retail face boxes aligned on very small desktop viewports.

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Thatโ€™s the update for the week!

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Thanks for readingโ€”and happy shooting!

โ€Candy ๐Ÿฌ

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Change is in the air at NowCandid!

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It's all about creating more value for you the photographer and enhancing the customer experience! Here's a detailed look at the latest changes we're rolling out for QuicPics and what they mean for you.

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1. More Room to Click with Reduced Fees:

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โ€The upload fee for each image on QuicPics is getting a significant trim, dropping from $0.31 to just $0.20. Our aim? To offer photographers greater flexibility, letting you focus on capturing plenty of shots without being overly conscious about the associated costs.

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2. Unique Price Levels Tailored for QuicPics:

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โ€QuicPics is donning a fresh identity with its Price Levels. No longer a reflection of PartyPics Now, these new levels are designed to specifically enhance the QuicPics experience. There's now an expansive range of specialty products, including blankets, canvas wraps, metal prints, and much more. We've created fun themed packages, set very reasonable prices on premium items, and provided enticing discounts on the full-resolution digital downloads & packages. And here's the cherry on top - to the end consumer, all products come with free shipping!

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โ€+ Click here to check out the new Price Levels. +

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3. Lowered Margin:

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โ€With QuicPics' new pricing strategy, photographers can anticipate margins ranging between 10% to 30%. While this is much lower than our other programs, our goal is to bolster the overall volume of sales through reasonable pricing on specialty items. QuicPics sales have been almost non-existent thus far, given you're providing "free" social media size image files of all images to all participants. We think these changes will help bolster the sales of QuicPics Events a bit. And remember, a smaller percentage of a bigger pie can often be more substantial than a larger slice of a smaller pie.

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4. Continuing to Market with a Gentle Touch:

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โ€While we're working hard to boost sales, we're committed to keeping our marketing approach gentle and unobtrusive. With the new QuicPics Price Levels, the removal of weekly price hikes reflects this ethos, ensuring there's zero undue pressure on the end consumer to make a purchase.

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5. The Bigger Picture:

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โ€Our new strategy aims to strike a balance. By nurturing a growth in QuicPics Event sales while ensuring a reasonable margin for NowCandid, we have been able to justify the reduced upload fee. Furthermore, if sales surpass our conservative estimates, we are planning even more substantial fee reductions in the future!

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Some Parting Thoughts:

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โ€While the average sales from QuicPics Events have traditionally been on the modest side, our revamped approach aims to change that narrative. Higher sales volumes, even with the revised margins, should translate to improved profits for our photographers. Reducing the fee per image upload will allow you to both save money and take more images, and more images could result in slightly higher sales as well. We'd like to lower the image per upload fee as low as possible, but need a way to cover costs in the meantime, all while trying to provide a good experience to the end consumer. We hope this new direction can result in a win-win-win for all parties involved. More pictures taken of end consumers and more fun product options, less fees for the photographer, same revenue for NowCandid.

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We're excited!

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We like these changes and truly believe they reflect a balanced mix of value, quality, and profit. Your feedback matters, so if you have thoughts, queries, or concerns, don't hesitate to get in touch.

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Here's to a brighter, more lucrative future with QuicPics!

New and Improved SportsPics Now Price Levels!
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Hey there, it's Candy! ๐Ÿญ

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I'm super thrilled to share that we're taking our SportsPics Now Price Levels up a notch!

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Double the Levels, Double the Fun!

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We used to have 5 Price Levels, but guess what? Weโ€™ve now expanded to 10! And the cherry on top? The middlemost Price Levels have been adjusted to very closely match the most common & successful prices Volume Sports Photographers tend to charge. Whether you're an experienced Volume Sports Photographer or someone just getting into it, these 10 Price Levels should be able to meet most of your needs!

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More Desirable Packages

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โ€Wait, thereโ€™s more! Our new and improved packages are curated with your end customers in mind. Each bundle has been thoughtfully put together to offer a mix of products that are most likely to be purchased together, ensuring that more customers can find the package that they are looking for.

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Sample Graphic Improvements

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Our graphics team has made some improvements, and Iโ€™m excited to present our new & improved sample graphics on the retail site. Designed to capture attention, they're set to give your sales that extra oomph!

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To sum it all up, SportsPics Now is not just offering more Price Levels, but an entire overhaul!

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As always, if you have any questions or need recommendations, I'm here to help.

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Candy, signing off! ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿ“ธ

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Hey there NowCandid users! It's Candy! ๐Ÿฌ

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

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Seamless Transitions, Familiar Features ๐Ÿ–ฅ ๐Ÿ“ฑ

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Same Login Process & New Screen Lock Feature ๐Ÿ”

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Capture Moments, Your Way ๐Ÿ“ธ

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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!

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iPad or iPhone? You Decide! ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ“ฑ

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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.

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Double the Platforms, Double the Fun! ๐ŸŽˆ

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After so much anticipation, our Capture & Upload app is now rocking both iOS and Windows platforms! We're over the moon ๐ŸŒ™ about this expansion, and we're sure you're going to adore it.

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That's all for now!

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

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- Candy ๐Ÿฌ

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