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 This is a tool for using Android with open-source mesh radios.  For more information see our webpage: [meshtastic.org](https://www.meshtastic.org).  If you are looking for the the device side code, see [here](https://github.com/meshtastic/Meshtastic-esp32).
 
-This project is currently early-alpha, if you have questions or feedback please [Join our discussion forum](https://meshtastic.discourse.group/).  We would love to hear from you.
+This project is currently beta testing, if you have questions or feedback please [Join our discussion forum](https://meshtastic.discourse.group/).  We would love to hear from you.
 
 The production version of our application is here:
 
diff --git a/app/src/main/res/values/strings.xml b/app/src/main/res/values/strings.xml
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--- a/app/src/main/res/values/strings.xml
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     <string name="sample_message">hey I found the cache, it is over here next to the big tiger. I\'m kinda scared.</string>
     <string name="some_username" translatable="false">SKH</string>
     <string name="send_text">Send Text</string>
-    <string name="warning_not_paired">You haven\'t yet paired a Meshtastic compatible radio with this phone. Please pair a device and set your username.\n\nThis open-source application is in alpha-testing, if you find problems please post on our forum: meshtastic.discourse.group.\n\nFor more information see our web page - www.meshtastic.org.</string>
+    <string name="warning_not_paired">You haven\'t yet paired a Meshtastic compatible radio with this phone. Please pair a device and set your username.\n\nThis open-source application is in development, if you find problems please post on our forum: meshtastic.discourse.group.\n\nFor more information see our web page - www.meshtastic.org.</string>
     <string name="username_unset">Username unset</string>
     <string name="your_name">Your Name</string>
     <string name="analytics_okay">Anonymous usage statistics and crash reports.</string>