Oct 13, 2023 11:37:00

Decentralized SNS 'Bluesky' is planning to release its first third-party iPhone app 'Graysky' with a variety of useful features such as 'translation function' and 'GIF animation support'

Bluesky , a decentralized SNS, has a similar feel to X (formerly Twitter), and is attracting attention as one of the options to switch from X, which is undergoing dramatic changes. Bluesky uses the open source decentralized SNS protocol ' AT Protocol ', and many volunteers have developed test versions of third-party web apps and smartphone apps. Finally, it has been decided that the iPhone app ' Graysky ', developed by engineer Samuel Newman, will be available on the App Store from October 21, 2023.

Graysky - a bluesky client
https://graysky.app/

Bluesky gets its first third-party mobile app with Graysky, launching later this month | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2023/10/12/bluesky-gets-its-first-third-party-mobile-app-with-graysky-launching-later-this-month/

Bluesky is a social networking site developed by 'Bluesky PBC,' which became independent from the X internal project in 2021. It has a similar appearance and feel to X, and also has a ' free function to prove that your account is genuine .' Bluesky is attracting attention as a replacement for X, and it has been reported that the number of users is steadily increasing . You can understand what kind of social networking site Bluesky is by reading the review below.

'Bluesky' account creation procedure & how to actually use it Review, it's very similar to Twitter, so it's quite a good place to switch or move - GIGAZINE

London-based engineer Newman calls Bluesky 'the ideal X shape.' However, he points out that Bluesky lacks features such as 'an easy-to-view list of users' likes' and 'support for GIF format files.' So Newman, with the help of Bluesky user Holden Foreman and others, developed a third-party mobile app called 'Graysky.'

Graysky is focused on staying ahead of the official Bluesky app by supporting features that are not available in Bluesky, such as the ability to view 'like' lists, support for GIF files, inline translation within threads, and support for hashtags.

Bluesky comes with a custom feed feature that displays posts based on your interests, such as 'books,' 'astronomy,' 'gardening,' etc. You can also filter your timeline in a variety of ways, such as displaying only posts that are popular with your followers or posts that feature your mentions.

Graysky allows you to jump directly to the custom feed you have selected from the main tab. If you are looking for a custom feed you want to follow, you can use the search function to see the various custom feeds created by other users. Previously, Bluesky's search function only allowed you to search for users and posts, but Graysky now allows you to view users, posts, and custom feeds created by each user.

Some of the more detailed features of Graysky include the ability to confirm your invitation code , the ability to switch the app to light or dark mode, the ability to adjust the amount of adult or violent content displayed on your timeline, and the ability to choose whether or not to display reposts on your timeline.

The iOS app version of Graysky is scheduled to be released on October 21, 2023. In the future, it is planned to implement a draft function, bookmark function, automatic generation of alternative text, mute function for words you do not want to see, voting function, etc. In addition, improvements such as home feed settings and content filters will also be implemented.

Graysky will be distributed for free and is available for pre-order on the App Store at the time of writing. An Android version is also planned to be released.

Graysky on the App Store
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/graysky/id6448234181