Bluesky Extends Video Upload Limit, Adds DM Filtering in Latest Update

Bluesky has released an update that makes it possible for users to post longer videos to the social media platform and X (Twitter) rival. Version 1.99 of the app triples the maximum video length from 60 seconds to three minutes, addressing one of users' most frequent requests.

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As shared in a Bluesky post, the platform has also introduced a new DM filtering system that helps manage messages from unfamiliar accounts. The "Chat Requests" feature creates a separate inbox for communications from users you don't follow, allowing you to approve or reject conversations before they appear in your main inbox.

Account muting has been simplified, too. Users can now mute directly from a post by accessing the three-dot menu, rather than needing to visit the user's profile first. Other improvements include enhanced reporting tools for content moderation and an optimized web layout for tablet users.

Currently, Bluesky reports over 32 million active users. While still trailing Meta's Threads in total users, the platform continues to gain popularity as an alternative to X. The update is available now on the App Store [Direct Link] for iPhone users running iOS 15.1 or later.

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Top Rated Comments

ThomasJL Avatar
17 weeks ago
Bluesky is a better platform than X. Bluesky is also a better platform than Meta's Threads.
Score: 22 Votes (Like | Disagree)
wanha Avatar
17 weeks ago

People use this?
heck yeah. It's fantastic.
Score: 19 Votes (Like | Disagree)
AndyUnderscoreR Avatar
17 weeks ago

Boring platform. Zero news, zero memes, half of the content is just people whining about X/Musk all the time.
You're following the wrong people then. It took me seconds to find a news starter pack with 223 news outlets you can follow in one go, and there are literally 1000 starter packs tagged 'meme'.
Score: 17 Votes (Like | Disagree)
123 Avatar
17 weeks ago

Bots: The platform. I’ll pass.
You're talking about X I assume.
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)
picpicmac Avatar
17 weeks ago

People use this?
Yup. Currently it's the best of the short-post micro-whatever systems.

Xitter was trash even before its takeover... and FB is, well, FB.

Threads is ok but the entire community is so highly segmented that I just shrug my shoulders sometimes when I want to find someone.
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)
wanha Avatar
17 weeks ago

I find that most people on Bluesky spend all their time there telling each other how much better it is than Twitter, even though they all know they're lying to each other. They just hate Elon Musk for some reason they can't articulate.
You... don't believe there are things to massively dislike about Elon Musk?
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)