After a number of rounds of private beta test by a number of kind volunteers, we are delighted to now make the latest beta build of Jelly SMS for Android available to all.

First of all, the disclaimer: this is still beta software, so bugs are to be expected! That said, after having been through a few rounds of testing already, we should have the most major bugs already addressed.

To make sure that we don’t have to support the beta into the future, we have put a time limit on the app. This particular build cannot be used after March 6, 2010. And don’t worry, before that date arrives, we will either provide a new beta or make a full release of the application.

So how do you start saving money sending SMS texts on your Android phone?

• On your phone, open “Settings->Applications”
• Make sure that the checkbox beside the option “Unknown sources” is checked. This allows you to install apps other than those listed in the Android Market.
• Browse to our homepage http://www.jellysms.com using the Web Browser on your phone.
• Click on the “Android (beta)” link.
• Once the download completes, select the Jelly SMS installer in the download history window.
• Select “Install”.

Then launch the Jelly SMS app, create a login profile for your account, and use that login profile to start sending texts… It’s as simple as that!

And here’s a tip: To create a shortcut to your login profile, press “menu” on the main page of the app (the profile selection page), select “Shortcut” and follow the instructions…

Happy texting!

Keith.