How to Be a Beta Tester for Google
Google provides many free services to users beyond its Internet search engine. It also makes several applications designed to make using a computer or mobile device more efficient and interesting. Many of Google's newest applications may not be widely known to the average consumer. However, Google engineers have developed applications (many in their beta phase) for users to try and test for free if they search the Google Labs website.
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Go to the Google Labs website at www.googlelabs.com. Google Labs allows the general public to download and try prototype applications developed by Google engineers. Once on the homepage, view the featured experiments sorted by popularity.
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Click the blue links on the left or right side of the page to view Google applications in a specific category. On the right side, Google lists beta applications for several of its most popular programs, such as Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube and Google Calendar. The left side categorizes applications by their function (such as communication, search, maps and Android mobile operating systems).
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View the applications from your selected category underneath the "Experiments" header. Upon finding an appealing application, click the link entitled "Details and Feedback" underneath the application's description.
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Click the blue button labeled "Try (name of application)" In the top right section of the page. The Google application will open within the same window. If an application designed for Android devices was selected, the application will be automatically downloaded using the compatible phone's "Market" application.
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