According to a report from TechCrunch, Apple’s beta testing service Testflight has received a fairly significant update. Software updates give developers more control over who can participate in betas and how new features are shared. Beta testers can also get more information about your app before they start using it.
Developers will be able to set all sorts of criteria regarding who can and cannot access the beta version. This helps developers target test groups to specific users, such as those using specific devices or OS versions. Testflight offers up to 10,000 invitations by default, so this can help you secure a spot for your target audience. Developers can now also arbitrarily reduce this maximum number.
This update gives you more control over your beta invites by allowing you to highlight new features and content. Apple says beta versions of apps that have already been approved for publication can now include screenshots and app categories in their invitations.
App creators can also view metrics about the success of beta invitations. This includes information such as how many people viewed your invitation, who opted in, and why they declined.
For users, you can include a feedback field in your beta invitation. This is to let developers know why users are not downloading the app.
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