TestFlight for Mac Officially Launches

[MacRumors]

Apple today informed developers that they can invite people to try out early versions of Mac apps prior to release using the TestFlight platform, marking the end of a beta test that's been ongoing since August.

Mac app developers can invite up to 10,000 external testers through email or a public link, plus there are tools for creating multiple groups of internal testers and configuring build access for each one.

TestFlight has been available in a beta capacity for several months now, with developers able to use the app to test their own apps and apps from other developers. With the official launch of the feature, developers can also send the TestFlight betas to members of the general public. To test apps, testers will need to download the TestFlight app from the Mac App Store. [Direct Link]

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[LawJolla]

Testflight for Testflight... that's so meta

 

[Realityck]

Hope it gets utilized a lot by developers.

 

[johnalan]

Nice! Love TF

 

[macsplusmacs]

Testflight for Testflight... that's so meta

hello. I am a lawyer with Former Facebook and Now Meta. Corp.

You do NOT have permission to use that word here.

LOL!

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Woo hoo! Let’s the creativity began!!!

 

[Frankied22]

If I am using a M1 Max MBP, will I be able to run an iOS app I use through TestFlight on my Mac?

Nevermind I just checked. It can only be installed on an iOS device

 

[standing]

That’s nice. I like Testflight. But Playgrounds have a special place in my ?

 

[prime17569]

If I am using a M1 Max MBP, will I be able to run an iOS app I use through TestFlight on my Mac?

Nevermind I just checked. It can only be installed on an iOS device

Developers might have to enable that option for TestFlight similarly to how they need to for the App Store. I don't think it's enabled by default.

 

[sparkinstx]

I've used TestFlight to test a couple of iOS apps to troubleshoot app issues. I haven't tested anything in a while, but lately, I'm getting regular notifications from TF, like "Hey, we're out here".

 

[DFZD]

Any one knows any Popular apps offering betas? I'm on Things 3 beta for iPad & iPhone.
Found those on Wabetainfo site.

 

[ksec]

You know, MR could have provided some context.

Apple Mac App Store launched in 2011.

Apple acquired TestFlight in 2014.

Finally available on the Mac late 2021.

 

[standing]

You know, MR could have provided some context.

Apple Mac App Store launched in 2011.

Apple acquired TestFlight in 2014.

Finally available on the Mac late 2021.

That’s the actual news. The lateness of it all.

 

[srbNYC]

Any one knows any Popular apps offering betas?

Yes that would be great!

 

[benwiggy]

What's the point of this on MacOS? I can understand that you need it to run betas on iOS.

 

[macsplusmacs]

What's the point of this on MacOS? I can understand that you need it to run betas on iOS.

Easier to update.
Easier to send out.
Easier to expire betas.

Overall. Just plain easier.