What’s coming in the mail for you will soon arrive even faster to your phone: the US Postal Service is launching a dedicated iOS and Android app for its existing Informed Delivery service. Initially introduced in 2017, Informed Delivery lets you preview incoming mail through a daily email summary.
According to the USPS website, you can now join the beta program and try early versions of the new standalone app by scanning a QR code.
The app will offer optional push notifications when the daily digest is ready, featuring previews of letter-size mail and updates on package deliveries. You’ll also be able to scan tracking numbers or shipping barcodes to check the status of inbound and outbound packages.
The Postal Service announced the app in September 2024 but will start public testing now.
The news comes as USPS aims to modernize its centuries-old service with digital tools. In 2021, it published its Delivering for America plan, which outlined investments in its infrastructure and operations, including new IT systems, parcel sorting equipment, mobile devices for carriers, and other tools to meet the changing needs of its customers.
