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ashampoo_photos_change_date_single.mov

The upcoming release of <https://ashampoo.com/photos|Ashampoo Photos> will introduce a new feature, allowing users to adjust the date of their photos either individually or in batch mode.

In the video below, you can see the dialog I created using `CupertinoDatePicker`, `CupertinoTimePicker`, and `CupertinoPicker` from <https://github.com/alexzhirkevich/compose-cupertino|Compose Cupertino>, developed by <@U054UHVHAQG>. His library is impressive, and I highly recommend checking it out.

I was unable to use the original Material DatePicker, as it is too large for an iPhone 12 Mini screen. To overcome this, I initially used text fields. However, upon discovering Compose Cupertino, I was able to build the dialog exactly as I envisioned. :slightly_smiling_face:  The dialog shown below fits into the smallest screen supported by Ashampoo Photos.

While the library is not officially labeled as production-ready, I'm adventurous enough to send this to QA and test it on users of my app. :smile: The scrolling glitches visible in the video only occur during macOS touchbar scrolling, a result of a bug in the used Compose Multiplatform pager. Users with a traditional mouse and Android/iOS devices won't experience this issue.

I would love to hear your thoughts! :blush:

ashampoo_photos_resvied_adjust_date_taken.mov

Today I sat down and was thinking about how I can make the dialog even simpler and more compact.

This is what I came up with.

I just love how easy it is to quickly change a design with Compose.

just had to ask. does ashampoo mean anything? i always read it as "a shampoo" like what you put in your hair when you shower lol

Indeed.

One of our first products was "UnInstaller", launched with the slogan "A shampoo cleans better than a sweeper", directly challenging our main competitor (of that time) "Norton CleanSweep". Along with our other key product, WinOptimizer, the company initially focused heavily on system utilities. The CEO wanted a short name starting with "A" to ensure it appeared first alphabetically.

When I joined three years ago, the company had already established itself as a major player in multimedia apps of all kinds (including Burning Studio, Music Studio, Photo Optimizer, and so on). Now, as we transition into a publishing role, I personally find the name more and more less fitting. However, after 20 years of being a well-recognized and trusted brand in Germany, changing it would be difficult.

very interesting! thanks for the context!