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@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ Alpha releases are pre-release versions of the release which are delivered to QA
 - [ ] Release build completed successfully and the assets are uploaded to the release page
 - [ ] Download links are updated on website
 - [ ] App is promoted and sent for review on a production track in Google Play
-- [ ] App is promoted and sent for review on an external track in App Store (Test Flight)
+- [ ] App is promoted and sent for review on an external track in App Store (Test Flight) **Note:** this is a separate step *after* the builds become visible in TestFlight!! 
 - [ ] Issues in `Ready for QA` are moved to `Done`
 
 ## QA