Flashes: This new social media app launched to compete with Instagram, know its features..

If you are bored with Instagram and looking for a new experience, then now there is a new option for you, Flashes, which is a new app based on Bluesky and is now available for download on the iOS App Store. This app provides a decentralized and algorithm-free experience, giving users more control over their content. The Flashes app is developed by Sebastian Vogelsang, an independent developer from Berlin (Germany), and not by the main team of Bluesky.

Features of the Flashes App

Desktop-like feed experience: A Scrolling feed of photos and videos is available like Instagram.

Photo filters: While posting photos, filters can be used to edit the photo.

Video posting: Earlier, only 1-minute video posting was allowed, but now, after the Bluesky v1.99 update, videos up to 3 minutes can be posted.

Integration with Bluesky: Every post made on Flashes will also appear on Bluesky, and interactions such as likes, comments, and replies on both platforms will also be linked to each other.
Browsing Bluesky feeds: You can browse your favorite feed from Bluesky's more than 50,000 custom feeds.
Portfolio feature: There is a special Portfolio feature for content creators, so that they can choose which photos appear on their profile.
Profile customization: You can choose to show or hide likes, lists, and feeds in your profile.

How to use the Flashes app?

To use Flashes, you must already have a Bluesky account. If you do not have a Bluesky account, you can create a new account in the Flashes app itself. For this, you will have to provide your email address, password, and date of birth and then accept the Terms of Use. Once logged in, you can browse photos and videos from Bluesky or any custom feed or share your own content. Please note that Flashes is currently available only on devices running iOS 17 or above. There has been no official announcement regarding the Android version.

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