Nextbit has announced that Robin mobile phone owners can join the beta tester program.
Being a part of the beta tester program means that Nextbit Robin owners will be able to test the experimental features of Nextbit software before these are released to the public.
"At Nextbit, we're eager to understand what our users are experiencing. We listen to our community through the forum, social media and other channels. Your feedback and participation will help us release better versions of our software," says Nextbit. "As a member of the beta program, you have an opportunity to be included in various studies with direct access to the Nextbit team."
Nextbit claims that a beta tester will play a vital role in the company's software development. Although beta testers will get to test software even before they are released, apps in beta testing can contain bugs and testers have to be aware of the risks involved.
Nextbit has not confirmed any details of the software the company is planning to test as part of its beta tester program.
The Robin is a product of crowdfunding and it gained decent popularity in the mobile phone space as it can store files online. The handset can also detect apps that owners do not use frequently and deletes them to free internal memory. Customers who want the app back on their device can do so as the deleted app will be available in the cloud.
"Robin [is] the first Android phone that makes running out of space history," Nextbit claims. "With the cloud integrated into Android OS, your onboard storage is merged with the cloud, so you always have the space you need."
At the initial launch, the Nextbit Robin was available only for T-Mobile and AT&T customers. However, the company later announced a Verizon version of Robin.
The Robin sports a 5.2-inch IPS LCD screen with a display resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. The screen of the mobile phone is protected by Gorilla Glass 4. The handset runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor and 3 GB of RAM.
Customers get 32 GB of on-board storage and 100 GB of cloud storage with Robin. The Nextbit offering is equipped with a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing shooter. The Android-based phone has dual front-facing speakers with dual amplifiers to enhance users' music-listening experience.
The Robin has a fingerprint sensor and is Android Pay-ready. The smartphone supports NFC, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. The handset has a price tag of $399.
Robin users who want to participate in the beta tester program will have to fill out an application form to become a tester.
