[Idea]Community Product testing Program
manu That’s completely understandable, but with an airtight NDA, that confidentiality can be held to the highest standards since day zero.
And not only that, but it’s easy to assume that, if a program like this becomes a reality, Nothing would only invite members who tirelessly showed their commitment before the invite happens.
Especially when a new product is launched, I truly believe that having beta testing in any shape or form can be a reliable and useful safety net.
Can just agree with you. Such testing programs always give a “broader” feedback especially because people who work everyday on a new product can oversee problems as they get “blind” for them.
Sure people could leak stuff.. But that’s why just active and trustworthy people should get access to such a program. Make them sign an NDA and just invite a few people slowly over time till you reach your maximum, so it’s easier to find out leaker if there are any.
Kastello The internal team being “blinded” by their product and the tunnel vision they develop during months and years is an excellent point.
New sets of fresh eyes implicate new usage scenarios too. Beta testing broadens how the software and hardware is forced to communicate in conditions that naturally resemble the general public.
Trust is gradually gained and suddenly lost. Like we mentioned, a strong NDA and a hand-picked selection of users can emulsify the sense of camaraderie while giving the company a much needed extension of their testing.
We were talking about this on other threads, but it’s easy to spot some members who are willing to and who are capable of actively helping Nothing in distinct facets. It’s a case of cherry-picking and giving their voices, talents and willingness a megaphone.
I think this would be a great idea especially if you’ve already got experience providing feedback your pre-release products.
Wesley_2412 I agree with you, people with previous experience can provide useful feedback in an expedited manner.
However, if this program ever comes to exist, I would love if Nothing is capable of doing things differently, giving some members one of their first opportunities.
We all started somewhere. Imagine if a few members of this Community are dedicated to the forums and were never part of a program like that. If this is their first chance, not only they can thrive, I am sure they’ll never forget Nothing taking a chance on them.
The idea is nice for sure. I know that some brands send some test products to YouTubers but Nothing can definitely run it within its own community.
As @manu has mentioned though, the confidentiality has to be guranteed.
Obviously we all will say to @Rudi @manu and @Carl that we won’t tell anyone but some peple might do it by accident. As an ex-fas on OnePlus I would also love to become a part of such a group but the question of confidentiality obviously will make the group as small as possible, which is totally okay and understandable.
ArtemZverkovskiy As @manu has mentioned though, the confidentiality has to be guranteed.
Agreed I feel like this goes without saying!
People have to respectful enough to keep it confidential, there could be an NDA as well just to make sure!
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Rudi Beta testing on the way? 
Sign me up!
Rudi Great idea to start with community Power Users. It’s a clever way to incentivize activity on the Forum and brings this community closer together at the end of the day. I’m still quite new here, but hoping to be at that level soon. Can you give some advice on how to become a Power User? Certainly frequent activity on the forum and long-term interest in the world of Nothing, but are there certain criteria to be met?
I’m in!
Can’t really tell you, right MaxSoliman. 
But yes, there are criteria to be met and some of the most important stuff you already nailed.
Speaking of this, let me know if you’ve got a friend of trust who perhaps would like to join the community as well. I can make that your +1.
Rudi Hi Rudi, thanks for answering my question 
I might have someone in mind who would really enjoy this community. I’ll get in touch with him and come back to you as soon as I find someone who wants to contribute and help grow the community with a passion for Nothing.
Looking forward to seeing what happens with this! Echoing what many people have already said on here, it’s a great initiative to help Nothing to ‘trial and error’ without people going nuts - giving its community (those that really care and want to help) the chance to help build and shape hardware/software - also not suggesting anyone who isn’t part of the community doesn’t care, but clearly us ‘community’ folk are all here for similar reasons/passions.
Confidentiality is key to this succeeding, so there would have to be some kind of watertight legals to be signed and associated with those taking part, especially if it is a future product test. Not sure how it is done within all companies like this, but I participated in a beta for a certain mobile device company and they sent me over a 9 page NDA which I had to sign/fill in personal details etc.
Keeping my eyes peeled…
Totally aligned with you on that Louis 
MaxSoliman yes, and that applies to all of you here, really. If you personally know someone who digs what we do and is interested to contribute in a constructive way, please reach out to me. I’m happy to invite more like-minded people to our corner.