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PRESS RELEASE!!! GAE2024 Now on Apple Appstore and Google Play

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  We are pleased to announce that our Great American Eclipse 2024 App (GAE2024) is now available in  Apple App Store and Google Play Store!   under the GAE2024 icon.   ·           GAE2024 represents the 1 st  in an exciting series of mobile learning apps under the brand names TPEP™ and “40 Words for Bright Futures”™ , developed by Perennial Preparedness of North Carolina , in collaboration with Youth Exploration Services. The app contains 40 words relating to eclipses and other astronomical objects, pronounced in English and Spanish, along with information on history makers in space sciences and exploration. The next Great American Eclipse takes place on April 8, 2024.    ·           TPEP™ apps are unique in that the primary app features are fully functional, without the need for internet,  after initial download.  This is done in consideration of youth, in many households, who don’t often have regular access to Internet.   ·           TPEP™ brand apps will contain audio pronu
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Exciting Update! New App project

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Exciting Update! Back on 5/10 We posted a " wrap-up" update for the Beaconeer™Lite and informed you that we had moved on to new project. Actually we revisited an earlier app project begun in 2016 called “ TPEP Eclipse 2017 and Beyond ”, an Android app with 40 words in English and Spanish, relating to Eclipses and other Astronomical objects. The goal was to use this app as a “template” for future apps, to encourage A+ English Competency, Bilingual Proficiency, and Civic Engagement. However, at that time in 2016/2017, there was no cross-platform coding tool, accessible to youth learning, that enabled us to create the iPhone counterpart. All of that changed in 2020 with the availability of Thunkable X. So, here we are, just three weeks later! Not only did we complete an updated 2024 Android version, to be uploaded soon to Google Play, we have completed the iPhone version also. We submitted the IOS version GAE2024Beta2 to App Store on 5/28 at 2:35, and by 5:53, the same day, we
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5/10/2021 Update on beta-testing Beaconeer™Lite

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  Hi Everyone!   We thank you all for testing the Beaconeer™Lite app. Your participation helped us to establish code integrity of our app. There were no legitimate crashes due to code errors. (The one "white screen" crash was actually related to the Test Flight   app, not Beaconeer ™ Lite ).  We also received feedback that our GPS accuracy within a radius of 16ft to 105ft at ground level , was acceptable to users from both the general public and emergency response professionals.   However, we ran into a snag.  iPhone 8’s are unable to send an SMS (consisting of text message and GPS location) to Android phones. We are still trying to determine if this is an iPhone 8 settings issue or Phone Service Carrier issue, i.e. AT&T vs T-Mobile/Sprint. Therefore we will continue Test Flight beta-testing of the Beaconeer™Lite app for the foreseeable future until we are able to resolve this issue.  We have decided not to submit the app for final review to Appstore at this tim
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Update on Beta Testing 3/20/2021

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  Hi!  We continue to need beta-testers for additional survey feedback!    We’ve had good response on GPS accuracy, testing within a radius of 16ft to 105ft under most indoor and outdoor conditions. However, we've been made aware of some issues:   Some iPhone 8 users are unable to send “beacons” to Android phones. Some iPhone 11 users are getting a “white screen” after accepting the EULA. Therefore we need more iPhone 11 beta testers to determine why this is happening and to fix it! That's why beta-testing and YOU, as beta-testers are so important!   Your feedback is CRUCIAL!  Please remember to complete the survey (link below)  after testing. THANK YOU!  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5YVo4c7QTD964DvjrqUELBE1rAymQfrTap6XMPmFcuZ2iHA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&gxids=7628   www.Beaconeer.US
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Steps in the TestFlight beta-testing process for Beaconeer™Lite, build#202111489

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Hi Beta Testers, Thanks for the feedback. Keep it coming!  Here's how the TestFlight beta-testing process should proceed , for  Beaconeer ™ Lite, build#202111489.  Purpose of beta-test : To assess whether the accuracy of the GPS location is within a radius of 16ft to 105ft of the user's actual location. This test is for iPhones only. It is assumed you have downloaded the free  TestFlight app from  https://testflight.apple.com/     To begin testing click on this link   https://testflight.apple.com/join/Pi4VuTnD    Follow the TestFlight prompts and click on "Start Testing"  1 . At initial use of  Beaconeer ™ Lite, you will first see the   "Splash" Screen with the Beaconeer ™ Lite logo  2. At the "Home" screen click on the text as shown below. It will take you to the EULA page. 3 . At the EULA page , SCROLL to BOTTOM to ACCEPT the END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT 4. Once you accept the EULA, you will be sent to the  Beaconeer ™ Lite  Ops Screen. Allow p
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WANTED...Beta-testers for Beaconeer™Lite GPS accuracy!

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  Hi There!  We are seeking volunteer *TestFlight beta-testers, 18 yrs +, to test the GPS functionality of our Beaconeer™Lite app on your iPhone. As the app developers, we want to make sure that the Beaconeer™Lite app will generate reliable Longitude, Latitude, and Vicinity address information, when initiated by the app user. This beta-test is fun and easy-peasy! If you are interested in learning to develop iPhone apps that can make a positive difference and earn revenue, this volunteer opportunity is for YOU!  Learn to test iPhone apps first! Add "iPhone Test Flight Beta-Tester" to your resume! Before you test the Beaconeer™Lite Build Version #202111489, a few facts about GPS and Smartphones: Exact "pin-point" address" GPS accuracy is not guaranteed with most Smartphones. Per GPS.gov , even under the best conditions, typical Smartphone GPS (Latitude, Longitude) may be accurate within a 16 foot radius. Therefore, our claim for the Beaconeer™Lite app is that GP
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"All Must Know Facts about iPhone GPS Accuracy"

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  Since GPS is the core feature of the The Beaconeer ™ Lite app for iPhone (currently in stage 2 beta-test) , here's an informative article to increase our user's awareness how your on-board location sensor affects accuracy of apps that rely upon it!  "Part 1: How accurate is iPhone location data? Well we can't actually state the exact figures or particularize with a term to tell the accuracy of GPS on iPhone. However, it is indeed true that the more you use a GPS based app in your device, the more iPhone GPS accuracy will increase. Also, the more GPS feature is being enabled and used, the higher the accuracy of GPS on iPhone. Putting in simpler terms, GPS or location services of your iPhone keeps on trying to get the signals and as it advances, the results of accuracy can be enhanced and assured...."  see full article, courtesy of Virtual Location 
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