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Seeking alpha testers for OpenBeta mobile app

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  • Do you rock climb, and also use an Android device? Do you want to try an alpha to get some beta? (har har har)

    ... via the OpenBeta Discord... we're seeking Android users to test drive the upcoming alpha release of the OpenBeta mobile app:

    I'm planning on making an internal Alpha release this week. If you have an Android device and would like to be included in this, please DM me your email so I can opt you in. We need at least 20 alpha testers to be eligible for public release so I encourage everyone to test the Alpha build if they can! — Vichy79

    If you're interested, simply DM Vichy79 on Discord, or reply here and I will pass on the message!

    In the meantime, here's a screenshot of what the image viewer looks like in-app. Pretty slick!

    Screenshot_20241103-125507.png

    You can also join our OpenBeta Discord here.

    P.S. Did you know we just did a volunteer spotlight on Vincent? Check it out!

  • I'm excited for the OpenBeta mobile app!

  • @bean Likewise! The local route devs in my area all send their guidebooks up to Rakkup, whose app is... erm... passable... at best.

    I'd love to be able to find and tick climbs directly from my phone at the crag.

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