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On 1st September, we will be shutting down the PlinkArt servers. We’re sure (like us) you’ll be a little sad to see PlinkArt go, but shutting down Plink will allows us to put all our energy into making Google Goggles the best visual search experience around. Already we’re hard at work bringing ideas from our [...]

We have some very exciting news – Plink has just been acquired by Google.
We started Plink to bring the power of visual search to everyone, and we’re delighted to be taking a big step towards that goal today. Google has already shown that it’s serious about investing in this space with Google Goggles, and for [...]

It’s now been four months since PlinkArt had its public launch on the Android Market. We’ve had our head down working on exciting things (stay tuned!), but it’s already well past time for an update on what’s happened since launch. It’s been an exciting time for us at Plink!
We’ve had a phenomenal reception on the [...]

We’re really delighted to say that Android users chose PlinkArt as the best reference app in the Android Developer Challenge. At about 10pm last night, we got the email:

Congratulations! Your application, Plink Art, was chosen by users and judges as the #1 winner in the Education/Reference category. You’ve won $100,000!
We’re really happy that users liked [...]

Android Developer Challenge apps went live this morning. The PlinkArt servers are humming a little louder. Unfortunately app downloads are random and there is no way to leave feedback for developers within the judging app – but if you are lucky enough to get PlinkArt and would like to leave a comment for the PlinkArt  [...]

Welcome to the PlinkArt blog. This is the place to look for all the latest news about PlinkArt. Right now we are waiting for Google to release the judging application for the Android Developer Challenge so that people can start playing with the app!