Hello!
I just setup a super easy way for Android users to try out the
rewritten, new Wikipedia app without having to download and install
new APKs every now and then. Simple steps:
1. Join the alpha testers group:
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/wpandroidapptesters. Make sure
you use the same Google Account that is used on the Play store on your
Android device (you can check this by opening the play store app, and
opening the left nav drawer)
2. Go to
https://play.google.com/apps/testing/org.wikipedia and opt-in
to alpha. Note that you need to have completed step 1 first, otherwise
this URL will be a 404. Again, make sure it is the same Google
account.
3. Install the wikipedia app from the link at the bottom of the page
on step2. It should just take you to the regular play store and let
you install. It should show up on your phone shortly (assuming it is
the same Google account).
Next time we push out an alpha (rather frequently, I imagine), your
phone will automatically update to the new version without you having
to do anything! This is also open to anyone (with a Google account).
Try it out, and send us feedback! (Use the 'send feedback' button in
the app :)).
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Yuvi Panda T
http://yuvi.in/blog