Instructions for Enrolling in the Test Phase of the USPS 'Informed Delivery' Mobile Application
Going Giga on Your Mail:
Hear me out, homie! I dig the USPS's 'Informed Delivery' feature big time. Once you sign up, they'll hit your inbox with daily emails showing off everything that's heading your way via snail mail on that particular day (now, don't expect no colorful pics or anything, just the gray, address-only scans). If you're the kinda person who loves being blindsided by the contents of your mailbox, then this ain't the service for ya. But if you're like the rest of us, who appreciate a heads up, it's a solid way to keep tabs on the day's incoming mail!
Here's the kicker: USPS is expanding this baby and working on a dedicated Informed Delivery app. The app aims to send push notifications when new mail and packages are on the way, and it'll even let you share package tracking info with pals. Think you sent a friend a package? No problemo, just pass the tracking deets from within the app!
Now, there's no sign of this app in the App Store or Play Store, because USPS is still working on it. But if you're keen on testing it out early (assuming the beta isn't already over capacity), there's a way!
Infiltrating the USPS Informed Delivery App Beta
While the iPhone beta is, as of now, full, you can keep an eye on its status from the TestFlight page. If the beta has an open spot, you'll see "View in App Store" instead of "This beta is full."
If you rock an Android device, you're in luck! Just follow this link on your device, sign in with your Google Account (if you ain't already signed in), then tap "Accept Invite" or "Joining this group." Tap "Join group" on the next page to land on a new screen with a link to download the Informed Delivery app. Tap the link and install the app when prompted!
Hack Alert:
- Link up with the USPS Informed Delivery Mobile Beta Test Group:
- Head to the Google Groups page for the "USPS Informed Delivery Mobile Beta Test" group on your Android device.
- Sign in with your Google Account if you ain't already signed in.
- Tap "Join Group" and proceed to the next step.
- Accept the Invitation:
- Once you join the group, you'll receive an invitation to join the beta test.
- Tap "Accept Invite" to join the beta test.
- Follow Group Instructions:
- After joining the group, you might have to read and follow the instructions provided by USPS in the group messages. Look for a message posted on August 23, 2024, which likely contains further details on how to proceed with the beta test.[1]
Follow these steps and you should be all set to jump in the USPS Informed Delivery app beta for Android!
- With the USPS Informed Delivery app, users can stay updated on their mail deliveries even before the packages arrive, using technology like smartphones and the app on their devices.
- As the USPS continues to develop its Informed Delivery app, it's not just about paper mail anymore - this tech-savvy tool will also work with gadgets like smartphones, keeping the digital world abreast of traditional mail deliveries.
