Flashes is now on the web: https://app.flashes.blue Browse feeds, post photos and video, watch stories, check DMs — in any browser, with the Bluesky/Eurosky/Atmosphere account you already have. This is version one. More is coming, and the Feedback link in the sidebar decides what. #news
Flashes App 🌩️
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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
What's new in Flashes ✨ You've been tagging your photos with hashtags. We figured - wouldn't it be cool if those hashtags actually became real photo feeds? Now they do. Any hashtag that hits 10 photos auto-builds a feed in the new Feeds tab. Same for every camera, lens, and ISO.
What's new in Flashes ✨ You've been tagging your photos with hashtags. We figured - wouldn't it be cool if those hashtags actually became real photo feeds? Now they do. Any hashtag that hits 10 photos auto-builds a feed in the new Feeds tab. Same for every camera, lens, and ISO.
New release 1.8.2 is available that should put a final stop to the "expired sessions" issues.
@bsky.app made some changes to the backend that cause @flashes.blue users to be logged out. Working on a fix right now.
💬 | Guys…if you’re an artist or a fan of art and want a more streamlined way to view it only try out @flashes.blue (The Flashes App) !! You can choose which feed you want to view and the “For You” feed made by @/spacecowboy17.bsky.social works perfectly. You can also curate a portfolio there! 🫡
The time has come (Part 2) - we're (soft-) launching „Stories" on iOS today (again). At the top of your timeline you'll see the stories of the people you follow. We'll start with photos and a text overlay. Stories will be visible for 24h (we'll add more options later).
The time has come - we're (soft-) launching „Stories“ on iOS today. At the top of your timeline you’ll see the stories of the people you follow. We’ll start with photos and a text overlay. Stories will be visible for 24h (we’ll add more options later).
The review has finished but it seems like Play Store doesn't automatically invite testers. So here is the link for registered testers to join from Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d... or from web: play.google.com/apps/testing...
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Ok, double checked. The first list I exported to the Play Store only contained 66 emails...don't ask me why. I just re-submitted the form's list (which contains more than 1000 testers). It is awaiting review. I will post the test link to the Store listing here once the review has finished.
Sorry for the long wait. I was quite busy the last 2 months securing a new 'base' for Flashes with @eurosky.social - account hosting and data processing outside of the US as sovereign social media infrastructure in Europe. There will be news coming out of that one in Jan 2026. The Android alpha...
🤖 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.
🏀 The new @nba.com season is on. To celebrate the NBA tip-off, we’ve added a brand new featured feed to your Feed Switcher: the NBA Conversation feed.
Small but important iOS update 1.5.1. You can now add pronouns and a website to your profile.
Quick feedback round: if there was a "Stories"-like feature, what would you call those posts in Flashes?
Small but important iOS update 1.5.1. You can now add pronouns and a website to your profile.
Android people: if you want to be part of the beta test, please leave an email address here:
Flashes Android Beta 🤖
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🚀 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. 🎶
Flashes has been mentioned by @annaluehrmann.bsky.social in her speech in the German parliament. Thank you!!!
Open Source und europäische Soziale Netzwerke fördern - das ist meine Botschaft an Digitalminister Wildberger! Mehr dazu in meiner Rede im Bundestag 👇
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.
🚀 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. 🎶
Happy to announce that we‘re expanding into the retail shop business 😂
Ever wished you could build your own timeline based on the content you’re interested in instead of searching for feeds someone else has built? Stay tuned! @graze.social & @flashes.blue are creating something special for you.
Ever wished you could build your own timeline based on the content you’re interested in instead of searching for feeds someone else has built? Stay tuned! @graze.social & @flashes.blue are creating something special for you.
While our Android team is busy preparing the alpha release, we’ve also been working on something special in parallel: Web Profiles. You now have a permanent online presence to share with the world – a place to showcase your art in style. To see yours, simply add your handle to:
While our Android team is busy preparing the alpha release, we’ve also been working on something special in parallel: Web Profiles. You now have a permanent online presence to share with the world – a place to showcase your art in style. To see yours, simply add your handle to:
✨ Big news! Flashes is now available on iPad – bringing native photo sharing to the big screen. No ads. No algorithm. Just beautiful, full-screen posts – the way it should be. Download now: https://apps.apple.com/app/flashes-for-bluesky/id6741443033