TinEye release info and updates
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December 09, 2008
- Optimized the main TinEye search page for all browsers and operating systems. The search page no longer requires Flash to upload an image, or JavaScript to submit a URL query. Also, unnecessary text has been removed from the search page to give it a cleaner appearance.
- Updated the TinEye Terms of Service.
- Updated the TinEye FAQ. Several new FAQs have been added, and all questions are now organized by category.
- Introduced the ability to delete searches from TinEye after 48 hours. The option is available from the Profile page.
- Consolidated all primary TinEye links to the upper navigation bar, adding a 'More' pull-down list.
November 20, 2008
Upgraded TinEye to increase speed of average search time.
October 31, 2008
- Added RSS feed to 'What's New' release updates page.
- Added opt-in/out of TinEye Newsletter and email updates. (Visit your Profile page to opt in/out).
October 15, 2008
- Increased image index to over 1 billion images.
- Improved match sensitivity.
September 12, 2008
- Added the option to have TinEye verification emails for new accounts resent, in case they are lost or deleted by the user.
- Shortened the character length of the link provided in password reset emails, so that it is not cut off by some email clients.
August 27, 2008
- Introduced the ability to sort image results by dimension, or proximity of match to the query image
- Updated the TinEye FAQ
- Replaced the TinEye feedback email with a feedback form
- Introduced a more compact layout on the search results page
- Opened FAQs, Cool Searches and other non-search pages to the public; login is not required to view these pages
August 15, 2008
Introduced instant signup for TinEye. Invitations are no longer required.
August 01, 2008
- Updated the TinEye Terms of Service
- Introduced a TinEye Images bookmarklet to search for images from any web browser
- Now accepting web page URLs for searching
July 29, 2008
- Reduced default number of TinEye search result backlinks to 2, with option to 'show all' on another page
- Released a new batch of TinEye coverflow widgets
July 21, 2008
Released a new batch of TinEye coverflow widgets
July 09, 2008
Increased the TinEye search index to over 700,000,000 images
June 27, 2008
- Added throbber during TinEye searches and image uploads
- Added the option to switch to a non-Flash version of TinEye
- On TinEye results page, introduced a query image favicon and result count on browser tab
- Updated the TinEye FAQ
June 25, 2008
Introduced the TinEye coverflow widget
June 20, 2008
Added visual indicator of new invite credits by highlighting the credits in the TinEye header
June 06, 2008
- Introduced a TinEye plugin for Internet Explorer
- Updated the TinEye FAQ
May 30, 2008
- Added instructions for submitting image URLs
- Added Terms of Service and contact email to TinEye footer
- Provided the ability to submit descriptions with Cool Search submissions
May 23, 2008
Added confirmation dialog to Cool Search submissions
May 08, 2008
Introduced 'Compare Images' feature
May 06, 2008
TinEye officially launched!