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A photo viewing client for u from the creator of @skeetsapp.com & @bluescreen.blue iOS: https://t1p.de/b3o4x Android: Not available yet ❓ FAQS: https://t1p.de/24kj0 🐞 Bug Reports: https://t1p.de/phwii 💡 Feature Requests: https://t1p.de/8tmnc
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Flashes App 🌩️ @flashes.blue · Mar 12
🤖 Android here we come!

Spread the word! Share this far and wide—yell it from rooftops, tell your rich uncle about it, slip it into casual conversation at the grocery store.
Donate to Help Bring Flashes for Bluesky to Android!, organised by Sebastian Vogelsang
Hi everyone! I’m Sebastian, the developer behind Flashes for Bluesky - … Sebastian Vogelsang needs your support for Help Bring Flashes for Bluesky to Android!
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Flashes App 🌩️ @flashes.blue · 7d
Small but important iOS update 1.5.1. You can now add pronouns and a website to your profile.
the profile page in flashes that now features pronouns and a website the profile edit page in flashes that now features pronouns and a website zoom in of the profile page in flashes that now features pronouns zoom in of the profile page in flashes that now features a website
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Flashes App 🌩️ @flashes.blue · 7d
We're aiming at giving people a channel to communicate short-lived posts (e.g. around events and such). But still figuring things out. It will def not be the TikTokization of Flashes :)
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Flashes App 🌩️ @flashes.blue · 7d
this feature will focus on photos and will totally be optional. You could turn it off in the app.
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Hannah Harkness @harkitshannah.bsky.social · 7d
Hot flashes
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Flashes App 🌩️ @flashes.blue · 7d
Quick feedback round: if there was a "Stories"-like feature, what would you call those posts in Flashes?
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Flashes App 🌩️ @flashes.blue · 7d
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Flashes App 🌩️ @flashes.blue · 7d
Quick feedback round: if there was a "Stories"-like feature, what would you call those posts in Flashes?
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Flashes App 🌩️ @flashes.blue · 7d
Small but important iOS update 1.5.1. You can now add pronouns and a website to your profile.
the profile page in flashes that now features pronouns and a website the profile edit page in flashes that now features pronouns and a website zoom in of the profile page in flashes that now features pronouns zoom in of the profile page in flashes that now features a website
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Flashes App 🌩️ @flashes.blue · 8d
You mean you want youtube videos to appear in Flashes?
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Flashes App 🌩️ @flashes.blue · 8d
I wrote ‚an‘ email address - you can just use a burner if you don’t trust us. The email will solely be used to distribute the beta.
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Flashes App 🌩️ @flashes.blue · 9d
Android people: if you want to be part of the beta test, please leave an email address here:
Flashes Android Beta 🤖
Leave your email to be included in the beta test
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Flashes App 🌩️ @flashes.blue · 15d
🚀 In Flashes 1.5 we’re rolling out the first-ever Feed Builder for any consumer ATProto app - built together with @graze.social
Now you truly have the freedom to create your own feeds. 🎶
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Flashes App 🌩️ @flashes.blue · 12d
import: this will be decided pretty soon. it will either be a component that will benefit the whole ATProto ecosystem or we will offer this in a traditional way
search: can you describe a little more in detail what isn't working for you?
web: want to do this, yes! but no ressources right now.
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Flashes App 🌩️ @flashes.blue · 12d
PLC -> 🇨🇭afaik (docs.bsky.app/blog/plc-dir...)
The app view dependency will be resolved as soon as @eurosky.social stands up their own. We could move to an existing alternative right now or build our own but that would require funding.
Creating an Independent Public Ledger of Credentials (PLC) Directory Organization | Bluesky
The Bluesky Social app is built on an open network protocol that refers to each user by a unique Decentralized Identifier, or DID (a W3C standard). The most popular supported DID method was developed ...
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Flashes App 🌩️ @flashes.blue · 12d
User account stores (PDSs) hold the data that @flashes.blue works with. Most of those PDSs are currently operated by Bluesky, but users have the option to host their own PDSs (there is no admin that can keep them from doing so). In the fall we'll have independent PDSs with @eurosky.social
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Flashes App 🌩️ @flashes.blue · 12d
There is even an Instagram alternative with Flashes. These developments are encouraging. But they now need to be specifically supported by the federal government in its individual plan."
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Flashes App 🌩️ @flashes.blue · 12d
Open source and European solutions are the answer here. You said this yourself at re:publica. There is a lot of hope and momentum in this area right now. Mastodon is expanding its business model and growing rapidly. Bluesky is becoming more independent.
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Flashes App 🌩️ @flashes.blue · 12d
Transcript:

"How do we form our opinions? How do we discuss things? This is currently happening on social media, where algorithms are dominated and controlled by American tech companies that are dangerously close to Donald Trump, or by companies that are close to the Chinese government.
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Flashes App 🌩️ @flashes.blue · 12d
I'll have something on that later.
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Flashes App 🌩️ @flashes.blue · 12d
Flashes has been mentioned by @annaluehrmann.bsky.social in her speech in the German parliament. Thank you!!!
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Anna Lührmann @annaluehrmann.bsky.social · 12d
Open Source und europäische Soziale Netzwerke fördern - das ist meine Botschaft an Digitalminister Wildberger! 
Mehr dazu in meiner Rede im Bundestag 👇
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Flashes App 🌩️ @flashes.blue · 13d
9: Clicking on the context menu on the right side of each feed gives you all the options you need including viewing and editing this feed directly on @graze.social
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Flashes App 🌩️ @flashes.blue · 13d
7: Once photos start showing up you’re done.

8: You can find all the feed you have created in your profile when you select the “Feeds” tab. You can also create feeds from this view.

Screenshot of a social media profile page. The top of the screen displays the time battery percentage and network icons. Below that is the profile name Colin Robinson with a profile picture of a bald man wearing glasses. The profile has 42 followers and 16 following. There is an "Edit profile" button. Below the profile information are tabs labeled RTFOLIO LIKES LISTS and FEEDS with FEEDS currently selected. A section titled New Feed shows an option to create a custom feed. Below are posts with icons indicating they are from RSS feeds. The first post reads Hello world by mariobarth.bsky.social with 0 likes. The second post reads Dogs by mario with a checkmark and 0 likes. The third post reads My fog feed with 0 likes. The fourth post reads Cats by mario with 0 likes. A pop-up menu next to the first post offers options to Unpin Unpin & Unsubscribe View on Graze and Delete Feed. The bottom of the screen has navigation icons for home search plus notifications and profile.
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Flashes App 🌩️ @flashes.blue · 13d
This could be a regular term like “bee” or a hashtag like “#cats”.

5: Afterwards that feed will be available in your Feed Picker.

6: However, it may not be populated (with older data) yet. That can take up to 10mins. Just try reloading it a couple of times.

Screenshot of a mobile phone screen displaying a social media feed. The top of the screen shows the time "08:02" and icons for notifications and battery status. Below, there's a message icon with a red notification badge. The main feed displays a post with a photo of a black dog lying on a colorful blanket. The post includes a username "Anne Ominous" and a caption with a link. On the left, there's a vertical menu with icons for notifications and current posts. A pop-up menu is centered on the screen, listing options like "Super cool users," "News," "Discover," "The Daily Show," "Discover Videos," "Brand new list," and "LIVE," with "LIVE" highlighted in red. Below, "Saved Feeds" is selected, with options for "Feed Builder" and "Create a new feed..." The bottom of the screen has navigation icons for home, search, create post, notifications, and profile. Screenshot of a smartphone screen displaying a message. The top of the screen shows the time "08:02" and icons for notifications and battery status. Below that is a header with the text "Cats" and a dropdown arrow. The main section of the screen features a gray circular icon with two arrows forming a loop in the center. Below the icon, the text reads "Feed is Empty." Underneath, there is additional text stating "If the feed was just created, it may need some time to be populated with content." A blue button labeled "Retry" with a circular arrow icon is positioned below the text. The bottom of the screen displays a navigation bar with icons for home search add notifications and a profile picture. Screenshot of a social media post featuring a cat. The top of the screen shows the time battery and signal status. Below that is a blue envelope icon followed by the text Cats and a share icon. The username EVE with a profile picture of a cat is displayed next to a cat face and heart emoji. The main content is a photo of a gray and white cat lying on a gray cat tree. The cat tree has a white platform and a beige rope-wrapped pole. The background is a plain white wall. Below the image are icons for likes comments and shares showing zero counts. The text Cute more is visible. At the bottom of the screen is a navigation bar with icons for home search add notification and profile. Screenshot of a mobile phone screen displaying a social media profile page. The top section shows the time "07:55" battery status at "100%" and network indicators. Below is a profile picture of a person with the name "Colin Robinson" and the username "mariobarth" followed by "Energy Vampire." It displays "42 Followers" and "16 Following." There is an "Edit profile" button. The middle section has navigation tabs labeled "RTFOLIO," "LIKES," "LISTS," and "FEEDS," with "FEEDS" highlighted. A prominent button labeled "New Feed..." with a plus sign allows creating a custom feed. Below are posts with icons of a radio signal, showing titles like "hello, world!" and "Dogs," both by "mariobarth.bsky.social," with zero likes. The background is dark blue, and the bottom navigation bar includes icons for home, search, add, notifications, and profile.
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Flashes App 🌩️ @flashes.blue · 13d
This is how you can create your own feed:

1 & 2: Click the Feed Picker at the top of the Home Screen and select “Create a new feed…”.

3 & 4: Add a name and optional base information and add at least one term that you would like to filter by.
Screenshot of a social media post. The top of the screen shows the time and status icons. Below that is a blue circle with a white envelope icon indicating a message. The word "Dogs" is centered with a dropdown arrow. On the right, there's a share icon and a battery indicator showing 100%. The post is from a user named Wendy W with the handle @ausduck. The profile picture is a small image of a cat. The main content is a photo of a cat and a dog sleeping together on a green pet bed. The cat is tabby with white paws, and the dog is a light brown color. Below the image, there's text saying "Your daily Harry... (With Reba Doggo) Just two best friends enjoying an afternoon snooze" with a "more" link. The post has 2 likes, 0 comments, and 0 retweets. Below this is another post from "Dog every hour" with the handle @dogeveryhour. The profile picture is a small image of a dog. The photo shows a large brown and white dog sitting on grass in front of a house. At the bottom of the screen, there's a navigation bar with icons for home, search, a plus sign for creating a new post, notifications, and the user's profile. Screenshot of a mobile phone screen displaying a social media feed. The top of the screen shows the time "07:44" and icons for signal strength battery and Wi-Fi. Below that is a chat interface with a profile picture of a cat and the text "@" followed by a username. The main content area shows a video of a dog lying on grass with a caption "Your daily (With Ref Just to..." and a username "@doges.nowhour." The video has 2 likes and a timestamp of "43m." On the right side there is a share icon. A pop-up menu is centered on the screen titled "Super cool users" with options listed as "News" "Discover" "The Daily Show" "Discover Videos" and "Brand new list" with "LIVE" highlighted in red. Below the pop-up is a section labeled "Saved Feeds" with options "Feed Builder" and "Create a new feed..." The bottom of the screen features navigation icons for home search notifications and profile. Screenshot of a mobile phone screen. The screen displays a pop-up window titled "Create Feed" with "Cancel" and "Create" buttons at the top. Below the title, there is a section labeled "Feed Avatar" with an icon of a person and a camera. The next section is "Basic Information" with fields for "Feed Name" and "Description (Optional)". Below that, there is a section titled "Content Filters" with options to "Include Videos" and "Only include content created on Flashes", both with toggle switches. The last section is "Tags, Description & ALT-Text filters" with a field to "Enter term to include (e.g. ...)" and an "Add" button. At the bottom, there is a note stating that posts containing any of the added words or tags will be included in the feed. The background of the pop-up is dark, and the text is light, providing a high contrast for readability. The phone's status bar at the top shows the time, network, and battery status. Screenshot of a mobile phone screen displaying a feed creation interface. The background is black. At the top left corner is the time "07:53" with icons for Wi-Fi and battery status. Below the time are two buttons labeled "Cancel" and "Create Feed" with "Create Feed" highlighted in blue. Below the buttons is a section titled "Feed Avatar" featuring an image of a cat with a camera icon overlay. The next section is "Basic Information" with a field labeled "Cats" containing the text "My feed of cats photography." Below that is a section titled "Content Filters" with two toggle switches. The first switch is labeled "Include Videos" and is off. The second switch is labeled "Only include content created on Flashes" and is also off. The next section is "Tags, Description & ALT-Text filters" with a field where the hashtag "#cats" is entered and a blue "Add" button to the right. At the bottom is a toggle switch labeled "Case Sensitive."
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Flashes App 🌩️ @flashes.blue · 14d
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Flashes App 🌩️ @flashes.blue · 14d
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