Antennapod: Beta Tester in Play Store

[stonerl]

I just noticed that it is now possible to participate in Beta testing directly from within the Play Store app. These apps will then show up in a 3rd "beta" tab.

But it seems these feature must be enabled by the developer. Do you consider to do so?

[keunes]

(Here is explained how to set up open beta testing)

[mfietz]

"With Open Beta Testing, instead of adding testers to Google Groups or Google+ Communities, you can add testers by sharing a specific link with them. Your current testers will still be part of your beta program."
But where do I find this 3rd tab? Something I have to activate/enable first?

Edit: "Latest Play Store 6.7 Enables The Beta Testing Features For Some Users" http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/06/29/latest-play-store-6-7-12-enables-the-beta-testing-features-for-some-users-apk-download/
Seems like I'm not the a chosen one

[stonerl]

The third tab appears as soon as you as you participate in an open beta.

See the screenshots.

[mfietz]

So I just switched to Open Beta Testing. Not sure what happens to users that are already testers. If anyone has any issues, the link is: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/de.danoeh.antennapod

[stonerl]

Oh, so I'm one of the entitled ones. Your current beta tester will stay in the beta program and will automatically be added to the open beta.

[keunes]

I'm an alpha tester; I guess nothing changes for this group.
Updated the relevant wiki page.

[stonerl]

I'm a beta tester and got seamlessly transfered to the open beta programming. Here some screenshots.

[stonerl]

BTW. Do you need some screenshots for the wiki?

[keunes]

@stonerl Thanks. I've created the screenshot below, which I wanted to publish. Or do you think including anything else would improve understanding?

[stonerl]

No, I think your screenshot is sufficient.