It is impossible to release beta versions of anything iOS related - that is now how the AppStore for Apple works, sadly.

thanks for the updates. here is a question about a Android phone. if I get a used device can I access the app store and setup the wifi side without having to get and pay for a phone contract and can I do this without a phone number on the android phone? I already have my iphone number and ipad but would like a way to do remote movement panels cheaply. so could a used android with no phone number work for me? thanks neil

You bet, you do not need a contract to use the wifi on android. I use an android phone with no contact and simply connect over wifi.

I do too... bought a new (old stock ) Kyocera Torque off of eBay for $75... I just use it as a wifi device. Works great with the android version of ARC..

As do I - well my old android phone (HTC One X) only uses WiFi for connection, the sim in it is disabled by the carrier.

Or just grab a cheap Tablet, there are loads of "value for money" (i.e. cheap) tablets out there which work with ARC Mobile. There's a list somewhere...

Does somebody have a link to the compatibility device link for tablets

Pretty much any android tablet will do... I personally like the Galaxy Tabs... Check eBay for them...

I'm using an hp 7" android tablet I picked up for $80 usd from walmart a year ago. all works well.