OnePlus launches OnePlus 8 series with quad-lens and triple-lens models New Products 

OnePlus launches OnePlus 8 series with quad-lens and triple-lens models

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OnePlus launched its new flagship smartphone – the OnePlus 8 series – featuring the ultra-premium OnePlus 8 Pro and premium OnePlus 8. The OnePlus 8 Series is OnePlus’ first full 5G lineup. The OnePlus 8 has four lenses: A 48MP main camera featuring a custom-made Sony sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide lens with a full 120-degree field of view, a telephoto... Read More
FUJIFILM ColorPath SYNC now supports X-Rite i1Pro 3 Spectrophotometers News Updates 

FUJIFILM ColorPath SYNC now supports X-Rite i1Pro 3 Spectrophotometers

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 X-Rite Inc. and Pantone LLC announced Fujifilm’s ColorPath SYNC cloud-based color management tools now support the new i1Pro 3 Family of spectrophotometers. Print providers will be able to quickly and easily create ICC profiles using the i1Pro 3 devices and align production devices to a designated color target using ColorPath SYNC. “X-Rite’s i1Pro line of measuring devices has always been an... Read More
Industry notes for the week of April 11 Marketing News People on the Move SDKs and APIs Updates 

Industry notes for the week of April 11

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Interesting reads from around the web Lifetouch temporarily reopens Chesapeake plant Lifetouch expects to have a little more than 100 people working to continue producing its school photo products, including spring class photos shot before schools closed early, as well as student IDs and high-resolution digital images for school yearbooks, according to the Virginia Pilot. The company announced in February was shuttering the... Read More
Mediaclip launches Kado, a marketplace to support local manufacturers News 

Mediaclip launches Kado, a marketplace to support local manufacturers

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With local authorities calling for local purchases as international trade slows down, Montreal-based photo personalization leader Mediaclip, has set up an online marketplace for customizable gifts to support its community. Guided by its mission to help customers generate income, and above all to retain the jobs in their businesses, Mediaclip launched a temporary eCommerce website, kadodesigner.ca, which targets Quebec and... Read More
Shutterfly app update targets school memories News Updates 

Shutterfly app update targets school memories

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Shutterfly has updated its main photo printing app to emphasize photo moments lost due to the COVID-19 crisis and attendant school closures. Specifically, the app has been enhanced to: • Create school memories at home – Use our new background-changer tool will help you design and share your own spring- 2020 memories! • Order graduation cards, without committing to a... Read More
Fujifilm starts phase-II clinical trial of “Avigan Tablet” drug for U.S. COVID-19 News 

Fujifilm starts phase-II clinical trial of “Avigan Tablet” drug for U.S. COVID-19

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FUJIFILM Corp. announced the initiation of a U.S. phase II clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of its influenza antiviral drug “Avigan Tablet” for COVID-19 patients. Avigan, approved in Japan for manufacture and sale as an influenza antiviral drug, selectively inhibits RNA polymerase necessary for influenza virus replication. Due to this mechanism of action, it is expected that... Read More
Kodak Moments shows gains with AI-driven photobooks Feature News 

Kodak Moments shows gains with AI-driven photobooks

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After about a year in the marketplace, Kodak Moments executives say the AI-powered iOS app is increasing the printing of photobooks. The boost in conversions – in other, more books are completed once they are started – is a welcome trend, as the making of mobile photo books is still not a commonplace as industry watchers would like it to... Read More
EyeQ announces patent-pending Background Balancing technology for school yearbooks New Products 

EyeQ announces patent-pending Background Balancing technology for school yearbooks

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EyeQ, creator of Perfectly Clear automatic image correction, announced Background Balancing technology that automatically improves yearbook portrait pages. Background Balancing balances the backgrounds of school portraits to ensure the entire page of a yearbook remains cohesive, consistent, and visually pleasing. Paired with the automatic photo editing and retouching technology of Perfectly Clear, this technology saves time and money while making... Read More
Forever updates Artisan 5 scrapbook software News Updates 

Forever updates Artisan 5 scrapbook software

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Forever, Inc. launched the new version of its FOREVER Artisan 5 premium design and scrapbooking software. The recent update enhances its filtering tools and improves the overall connection between Artisan and FOREVER, the company said, as well as allowing users to more easily bring specific photos and groups of photos into FOREVER Artisan from their FOREVER account. With FOREVER Artisan,... Read More
ShootProof launches new community for photographers News 

ShootProof launches new community for photographers

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ShootProof launched an online community for photographers to hosting relevant conversations about photography and running a small business. The ShootProof Community will also serve as a central hub for photographers to find practical resources they can use immediately to support and sustain their business as they navigate the fallout from COVID-19, the company said. “When so much seems uncertain, we... Read More
Nikon makes online photography classes free through April News 

Nikon makes online photography classes free through April

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Nikon School Online has made its 10-course curriculum of online photography classes available at no cost through the end of April. The courses range from 15-minute videos to hour-long tutorials; they are typically valued $15 to $50 each. Users can watch the whole library just by creating a username on nikonevents.com. The classes include: Creator’s Mindset: Creating Video Content with Z50... Read More
Samsung announces Galaxy A71 5G and Galaxy A51 5G models with four lenses News 

Samsung announces Galaxy A71 5G and Galaxy A51 5G models with four lenses

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Samsung Electronics announced the Galaxy A71 5G and Galaxy A51 5G smartphones, adding 5G connectivity and features like an Infinity-O display, quad camera, long-lasting battery and connectivity through 5G. “Our ambition with the Galaxy A series portfolio is to deliver must-have innovations, and powerful experiences, at a varied range of prices but without compromising on features,” said YeonJeong Kim, Vice... Read More
PICHA offering free curated images to support Africa public health News 

PICHA offering free curated images to support Africa public health

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Johannesburg, South Africa’s PICHA – a visual content provider of Afrocentric images – has released a collection of free health-related images on COVID 19. PICHA believes the photo collection will bolster visual content messaging on health and safety in the current global health pandemic to educate, protect and empower people with relevant health information, the organization said. “We are presently... Read More
Sigma announces #SigmaShotatHome photography, cinematography contest Promotions 

Sigma announces #SigmaShotatHome photography, cinematography contest

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Sigma Corporation of America has launched #sigmashotathome, a photography and cinematography contest inviting anyone to capture and to share their personal depictions of life in quarantine during this period of social distancing and self-isolation. Completely open to the public, #sigmashotathome is now running now through June 26, 2020. “We are in the midst of an unprecedented moment in history that... Read More