USPS Is Beta Testing 'Informed Delivery' App For Android And IOS To Track Mail And Packages

The US Postal Service (USPS) is testing out a new Android app that brings the carrier’s “Informed Delivery” service to your smartphone in what looks to be a well-designed app.

Informed Delivery is a USPS service that allows users to get an email each day that shows what is coming in the mail. That includes letters, but also packages. It’s a handy offering, but it can easily get lost in a busy inbox – especially as Gmail automatically filters it into the “Updates” tab.

The USPS is now preparing to launch a mobile app for Informed Delivery, with a beta program underway on Android as first highlighted by Droid-Life. You can use an existing account or create a new one, as well as scan tracking numbers and barcodes to track within the app. The app was first announced last year.

The Play Store listing describes the app saying:

The Informed Delivery® Mobile application allows you to start your mornings with a preview of your day’s USPS mail and packages. This free app lets you see photos of your mail before it arrives and receive USPS tracking updates.
You can use the app to:
Create your account or sign-in with an existing account.
Get daily digest notifications to preview your mail and packages scheduled to arrive soon.
See grayscale images of your mail before it arrives*. Images are of the exterior, address side only of letter sized mail.
Interact with mailer-provided digital content associated with your mail (e.g. – special offers, related links).
Scan eligible tracking numbers or label barcodes to track the status of your inbound or outbound USPS packages.
Get delivery status updates directly to your smartphone.