Bluesky has introduced a new in-app video and music player for links, and a “hide post” feature, bringing its user experience closer to Twitter. The player works with YouTube, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Twitch embeds, and users can trigger content with a tap.
Bluesky has fixed bugs causing empty account listings, empty home screens, and crash issues. The social network now allows users to view posts without logging in, allowing publishers to embed posts in blogs and sharing them in individual or group chats.
Bluesky, launched in February, has 2 million users and plans to federate early next year, aiming to function as an open social network like Mastodon.