Following the footsteps of Facebook, Twitter has now launched an alpha testing program for Twitter for Android, after launching a beta program, in August.
According to Twitter, users part of the program will be able to test alpha versions of the Twitter app that "will include earlier iterations of experiments." Twitter posted the information on the Android Alpha Program Google Group, and it was
spotted by TechCrunch.
The Twitter for the Android Alpha Program will allow users to offer feedback directly and work closely with the company, it added. Users who're interested in being a part of the program can apply to join the Google group on a first come, first served basis, and it appears that Twitter will restrict the number of people that can be a part of the group.
After joining the group, users will get a link to join the program, following which, they'll get access to alpha releases through the Play Store.
The Twitter for Android beta program allowed volunteers to get near stable builds of the app and offer feedback but with alpha builds they'll get a chance to be involved at a much deeper level, not just getting early access but also getting access to experimental features that might not even make it to the beta builds.
Twitter
had launched a beta app for users enrolled in the program with a brand new interface.
It's worth pointing out that alpha/test builds would most likely be unstable and contain bugs, so you should sign-up only if you're willing to live with unstable software and are open to tweaking your phone beyond just everyday use.
Social network, Facebook,
had also announced a beta and then an
alpha testing program for interested users.