I know you’ve been waiting for this for quite a while now, let’s start the beta testing of our new Nozbe iPhone app:
How will we roll out the app?
This and next week we’ll be distributing the app to the beta testers and we’ll have initial testing of the app:
Phase 1 – Sync and design
In the first phase (until end of February) beta testers will be testing the app against our development server – we’ll give each beta tester a Solo account on the development server so that they can test syncing and the overall performance of the app.
Yes, because the testers will be using development server, we’ll ask them to migrate using our newest backup/restore feature at least a few of the most intensive projects for them to the development server so that they can work on those both on the iPhone and on the web.
This will be an extra hassle for the testers but will enable us to thoroughly test syncing to make sure no errors or missing data happens during the sync. The most important “problem” people are having with the current app is the lack of consistency when syncing so we want to make sure we’ve addressed it once and for all.
Phase 2 – Comments, Sharing and Inbox
In the second phase, starting beginning March, we’ll be rolling out a new beta 2 version of the app that will hopefully work already against our production server.
We’ll invite more beta testers, especially those who have Multi-user accounts to test our sharing, delegating and commenting features on the iPhone.
Phase 3 – roll out by the end of March
By the end of March we should have a final app ready and submitted to the Appstore for you to enjoy. This time it will sync perfectly, work beautifully in team environments and make you and your teams really productive.
How to become a beta tester?
If you’ve read the entire blog post, you know what are the constraints and issues in phase 1 (development server) and if you still want to dedicate your time and help us make the app perfect (we hope you do!), just post a comment below saying that you want to be a beta tester and why, and we’ll select a few and email you instructions as how to proceed further.
If you want to be a beta tester, let us know in the comments! Thanks!
Kommentare:
I like to be. :)
I’m in. iPhone owner since day one. Nozbe since I don’t remember when. Turn me loose. I’ll give myself carpal tunnel typing on it.
I’m there to support Nozbe in testing the new version!
I’m in too. Like to test the new version…
why? because I’ll find lot of mistakes… sorry ;)
Yes, please. I’m in.
Ok. Interested.
I would be interested in testing the new version as well.
I’m in :) I’ve been looking at alternatives to Nozbe as I’ve been massively frustrated by the old iPhone app and lack of an inbox. I’m hoping this new iPhone app will convince me to stay – I really want to!!!
I’m in :) I’ve been looking at alternatives to Nozbe as I’ve been m,assively frustrated by the old iPhone app and lack of an inbox. I’m hoping this new iPhone app will convince me to stay – I really want to!!!
Count me in. Nozbe’s a great product and I would like to see it become even greater. Like many of the other writers, I have been dying for the new iPhone app…
Count me in. I currently do QA for software & would like to help improve the iPhone app.
Me too. I’ve been using Toodledo and am interested in trying Nozbe again. Maybe this will give me a reason to switch
Guys, thanks for the great response, we’re finishing the beta build currently and I’m preparing the guidelines for testers.
We’ll contact you personally with the info on testing. Hope to have the beta build ready next week, I’ll keep you posted.
We really need testers who will not only want to see the app on their iPhones but will also want to really take it for a spin and push it hard to make sure we finally nail the sync and the basics.
The first beta version of the app will not have Inbox, sharing and comments just yet, these features are not stable yet and we’ll roll them in the beta 2.
Guys, you can’t imagine how happy I am to see so much support from you all. We’ll make this app really great together! :-)
Michael,
I would be more than willing to beta test the crap out of your new app. I just signed up for the upgraded account, and am about to drop kick my iPod touch – due to using the current Nozbe app.
Count me in!
I’m in
I definitely would like to be involved. Have been with Nozbe since the beginning and feel like Fsmily. Am enjoying the benefits of I Phone now so anything I can assist to help I would love to do
If you have any room left, I’d like to beta test the new iPhone app. I use a Mac at home and PC at work. Having something web-based and iPhone-based is pretty key. Thanks.
Id like to test the new app. I am off work for the next month so have a good opportunity to try it managing all the non critical projects I have planned for my holiday.
Hi Michael, As per Twitter, I’m up for testing. I’m parallel using two versions currently waiting for the new App so would be good to have a purpose
I would like to help your team improving the new app.
I want to be a beta tester!
Hi
I would like to join testers group!
I am happy to give it a workout.
Michael – I’d be glad to participate in testing. Thanks, John
I want to be tester Iphone app`s
Please add me to the list of reserve testers (if there is such list), because I’m not an intensive nozbe user so far and don’t want to take place of someone who would beta-test the app much more intensively than I. However, I’m a migrated user from the Mac Things application and I know the issues they had with synchronization, so I could spend some time testing the synchronization from that perspective
OK, Delfina – our Customer Happiness Officer is sending invites to you guys with further instructions. We really need you guys on this. We want to make the app perfect.
I’m also a iPhone Developer so Micheal if you want add me to beta tester list I’ll be happy
Beta Tester … Heavy user … iPhone developer .. Sign me up please.
Hi… I am ready to test!!! :) sign me up.
pozdrowienia
Olgierd, Gdansk
I’m happy to be a beta tester. Heavy user of Nozbe and iPhone! Thanks, Michael!
If you haven’t received info from Delfina, let her know as she’s gathering beta testers info.
My iPhone dev team said we’ll have the app ready by the end of this week. I’m testing an early alpha now and I’ll post more details and screenshots tomorrow.
I’m in process of updating the list of testers today and tomorrow. Please do check your emails and respond accordingly as from some I that have been send out last week I have received no replay. Others should receive messages latest tomorrow.
Ps. would like to have all the UDIDs in by latest this thursdays.
In 2-3 hours time you all should receive emails (except for those that already have). I’m sending them to you Nozbe account emails. Please do me a favor and answer via them also. Thank you
Please do check your emails. All emails have been send out and the list of UDIDs ought to be completed by tomorrow.
Please note that first 10 selected users will stat the tests early next week, I believe. Following tested will be added on gradually.
Michael/Delfina – will this version have push notification of due tasks?
I would love to try new app out. Looks pretty good. thanks.
I still have no email from You since last date 02/26/10
BRV I did send you an email. Please do check the email you have your account under. I will resend it to you today just in case.
Here is the list of selected 10 testers to start the tests:
1. Eduardo Oliveros
2. Stephan Waldeis
3. Jim Elliot
4. Kenji Takeda
5. Chris Lara
6. John Kendrick
7. BRV_Service
8. Sebastian Maleszewski
9. Omar Cafini
10. Juan Ros
Those should expect emails from me next week with information about their set up and so on.
All the others will be included in the test periodically and each and everyone will receive appropriate email notifications so please do not storm support email with “why haven’t I gotten one”, thank you.
Gary,
to be honest I do not know as I have not seen not had a chance to take a look at the beta version yet. Michael would be more competent to answer that question.
tnx, I got Ur letter.
Promise to be patient up to next ur letter :-)
=brv=
Hi again.
The first 10 testers should received further instructions from me during this weekend. Next group of testers will be added within next week or so, depending on results of tests of the 1st group.
Michael – whats the word on push notification? Thats critical to the app I standardize on moving forward, and whether I renew Nozbe. Please inform. Thanks
Ladies and Gents,
All further mailing considering for iPhone tests has been moved to this email address.
iphone@nozbe.com. Please do refrain from sending to this email any messages not linked directly to iPhone beta tests.
Due to some unforeseen problems with the installation file the second group of testers will be smaller (5) and here are their name/nick: Surcy Peoples,Jim Siverts,Jan Meyer,Matt Mercurio,CLD
All those mentioned in my previous post ought to receive emails from me today-tomorrow with instructions. The 10 original testers will also get new communication from me, so do check your emails.
Hi everyone,
The 2nd beta version won’t be on until monday. I’m sorry about that, just discovered myself.
Hello everyone,
I have to apologize for the 2nd beta not being out yet. I hope to see it out soon, but here again I depend on information from our developer. As soon as I have the application all of those in 1st and 2nd group will receive their copies. Sorry once again.
Ladies and Gents ( the 15 current testers) please do check your emails. I have just send out a new version of beta to all of you.
Please note that all emails concerning beta testings need to be send to iphone@nozbe.com
Thank you
p.s. in this version of beta the auto-synch has been disabled.
I am all in on testing the new beta version.
Hello,
I will be send to all of those mentioned above + 10 following people an email with Beta 3 Version in few minutes.
The newest group contains following names:
Jean-Michel Fayard
Rick McKinlay
Robert Piché
Christopher Ennen
PR
Ian
Erik Bijlsma
Matthew Chagnon
Paul Clausen
Steve Hubbard
Please also note that I have created a thread for your all in the forum to post your feeling, requests or concern. Please do also remember to email us at iphone@nozbe.com
Here is direct link to the forum thread for iPhone beta testers.
http://www.nozbe.com/gtd/forum/section-1/post-06a1734/iphone_beta_tester_s_feedback_thread
Please consider me as a beta tester. I am trying to setup a systemwide use of nozbe and the iphone date problems are driving us nuts. spineadjuster@me.com
Hello all,
I have just send you all 5th beta version. Please do check your email (do not forget it might have detoured into spam —like it happened with my copy). And also do not forget the rewards for most active testers (email and forum wise).
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Michael, I would love to help out with the beta testing of the new iphone app. As a long time user of Nozbe I think I could provide the team with some good insight as to what is working and what needs work. I also don’t mind moving a few projects/tasks over to the development server.