Bluesky’s latest update adds chat reactions and an Explore page, similar to X

Social network Bluesky is rolling out a new version of its software, which adopts some of the features former X users have missed. Nope, it’s not an edit button! Instead, the open social network is adding support for chat reactions in its direct messages feature and is revamping its search page as “Explore,” directing users to trends, suggested accounts, Starter Packs, and more. The features both take inspiration from X, which has let users react to direct messages with an emoji since 2020. X expanded the feature a few years later, allowing users to choose any emoji beyond the default set. Bluesky is now offering the same, as users can now click on the emoji button next to a person’s message to add a reaction. In the initial pop-up, a handful of common emojis like the heart, thumbs up, eyes, sad face, and a laughing face are available. However, users can click on the three-dot menu to select any other emoji as their reaction, similar to what they can do in X. Image Credits:Bluesky ... Read full article.