Bluesky will be enabling three-minute videos on its app, which is an improvement over the previous one-minute limit. Along with this, a new feature for managing direct messages will be made available, allowing users to filter their messages. Both of these new features will be included in the Bluesky version 1.99 rollout.
With the extended time limit, content creators on the app will be granted more flexibility in their posts. It will also help align the app with its competitors such as X and Meta’s Threads, both of which allow longer video uploads.
📢 App Version 1.99 is rolling out now (1/5)With every update, we’re aiming to make the Internet less toxic, more fun, and more in your control.• 3 minute videos!• A separate request inbox for DMs from unknown users• Mute accounts more quickly
In a similar vein to Message Requests on X, the new “Chat Requests” feature will appear as a banner at the top section of the inbox. There, users will be able to view incoming messages from unknown users, and choose to either approve or reject them.
Muting accounts will now be made easier as well. While users had to previously navigate through profiles in order to mute them, they can now simply select the three-dot menu underneath a person’s post and click on “Mute account”.
📢 1.99 is rolling out now (3/5)In addition to tooling to reduce DM spam, we’ve also added a new Chat Requests screen for messages from unknown users. You can accept or reject new conversations here.
Additionally, a better tablet-sized layout on the web has been added, along with an improved moderation reporting flow. There will also be three new community translations: Welsh, Scottish Gaelic, and Esperanto.
(Source: Bluesky)
Manisha Dharmendra contributed to this article.
