USPS’s new Informed Delivery mobile app beta promises smarter mail tracking and enhanced notifications, but early access remains limited—especially for iPhone users shut out of testing.
At a Glance
- USPS Informed Delivery beta app offers real-time mail and package tracking
- Android users can join now, but iPhone beta enrollment is full
- Features include image previews, notifications, and address management
- A USPS.com account and verified address are required to enroll
- App aims to modernize traditional mail with digital transparency
Navigating the Beta Enrollment
For those eager to know what’s in their mailbox before it arrives, the United States Postal Service’s Informed Delivery App Beta is a compelling new tool. The service enhances the existing Informed Delivery program by providing real-time updates and easier package tracking through a dedicated mobile app. To participate, users must have a USPS.com account and a verified residential, business, or PO Box address in an eligible ZIP code.
Enrollment involves confirming identity and address, after which users typically begin receiving alerts within three business days. Notifications only sync with actual delivery dates, excluding Sundays and federal holidays. Android users can join the beta by accessing a private Google Group, while iPhone users must use TestFlight—though that route is currently at full capacity.
Watch a demo: USPS Informed Delivery App Beta Overview.
Breaking Down the App’s Features
The beta app goes beyond traditional mail previews, offering a suite of upgrades aimed at giving users full control over their deliveries. Features include digital previews of incoming letter-sized mail, interactive content linked to mailpieces, and enhanced package tracking that provides real-time delivery updates.
Users can also forward mail, manage delivery instructions, and update their address using the integrated Change of Address portal. As noted by Android Police, the app’s design might feel standard, but its functionality adds meaningful convenience for daily mail users.
Challenges and Workarounds
The most significant hurdle right now is limited iOS access. The iPhone version of the beta is available through TestFlight, but as of this writing, it’s full. Users hoping to test the app are encouraged to monitor the page for openings. Android users, meanwhile, can still join the beta by signing in via Google and following the group link provided by USPS.
Despite its beta limitations, the Informed Delivery app is a notable step forward in the USPS’s push to modernize mail delivery. With granular alerts, easy tracking, and address tools in one place, the app brings old-school postage into the digital age—one grayscale envelope at a time.
