PhotoFinale announces APM Kiosk v10 with mobile transfer and HEIF support

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New Release: APM Kiosk v10 with mobile transfer, Image USB, rush fee and HEIF support
APM v10 is now available for download from our Releases Blog. We encourage everyone to install version 10 so that you can handle HEIF format photos and use the new phone-to-kiosk universal mobile uploader.

  • HEIF support: APM v10 handles Apple’s new HEIF format, as will the most recent release (4.1) of your iPhone ordering app. For more details on how HEIF is handled on each of the Photo Finale platform products, read this entryon our Wiki.
  • Universal mobile uploader: Upload photos from Apple or Android devices into the kiosk, then order prints and products from those photos! You do not need a license, cable or special app (although your iPhone/iPad ordering app v4.1 has a new button to facilitate uploads). Setup instructions and a demo are available here.
  • Save to USB: Sell users an Image USB containing their images! You configure the USB size, price and other options. A new Lab 50 feature enables easy USB delivery. More info here.
  • Rush fee: The rush fee allows users to opt to pay extra for speedier service. It works as it does for the website – you set the name of the service, description and amount. If you have not tried this online, set it up this holiday season there, too! We had a number of dealers do very well with it last year, with fees ranging from $2.99 to $20.
  • Graphical improvements: Lots of tweaks and fixes throughout make the kiosk faster and easier to use than ever. Upgrades include larger thumbnails, a more modern image selector and rotating sidebar banners.
  • Much more! Download the updater and read the details here.

Upgrade Your App to offer creative and support HEIF
Most dealers have already upgraded their apps to version 4, which includes creative ordering, print product editing, support for HEIF, and all the rest of the 4.x releases to come. If you have not upgraded to 4 yet, please contact your sales rep or reply to this email for details ASAP. If you do not upgrade to 4, your app will not be able to handle photos taken in iOS 11. It’s the perfect time to get creative ordering in your app, too. Read the full feature list here. The upgrade is US$199, and can be live on the App Store in a few days.