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Photographic Contact Apps

The Cardign App Lets You Add a Person's Info by Snapping a Photo

— December 19, 2012 — Tech
The Cardign app makes adding a person's contact information as simple as snapping a photo of them. Cardign, developed in Canada, allows you to not only get the name and email address of someone using only their photo, but it also connects you to their social media profiles.

In order to retrieve a person's contact information/social media profiles, they must be signed up on Cardign. If they are, the app will be able to recognize a photo of their face and will automatically sync their information to your phone. If you take a photo of someone who isn't signed up with the Cardign app, then you will have to manually input their information. You can learn more about the app, available for free in the Apple App Store, by watching the video.
Trend Themes
1. Contactless Networking - The development of photographic contact apps like Cardign simplifies the process of exchanging contact information by allowing users to capture and sync data through photos.
2. Facial Recognition Technology - The use of facial recognition technology in apps like Cardign enables seamless identification and automatic syncing of contact information for registered users.
3. Social Media Integration - Photographic contact apps such as Cardign enhance networking experiences by offering seamless integration with social media profiles, expanding connection possibilities.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Applications - The growing popularity of photographic contact apps creates opportunities for innovative mobile application development, particularly focusing on contact management and networking.
2. Data Synchronization - Developments in photographic contact apps like Cardign highlight the need for efficient data synchronization systems to seamlessly update contact information across devices and platforms.
3. Networking and Social Media - The integration of social media profiles in photographic contact apps presents disruptive opportunities for networking and social media industries to create more interactive and integrated experiences.
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