A startup called Germ becomes the first private messenger that launches directly from Bluesky’s app https://t.co/BMMR41GQnR ...

Bluesky finally adds Drafts https://t.co/IC2aBDdyHp ...

Bluesky issues its first transparency report, noting rise in user reports and legal demands https://t.co/pUXEZSvIms ...

Bluesky teases 2026 roadmap: a better Discover feed, real-time features and more https://t.co/x8wbTDWFrk ...

Bluesky announces moderation changes focused on better tracking, improved transparency https://t.co/TUp8MaAERF ...

Bluesky is looking to a new signal — "dislikes" — to personalize users' feeds. https://t.co/QWtKuMZf03 ...

Core Points - Apple is making changes to comply with Texas state law SB2420, which introduces age assurance requirements for app stores and developers [1][2] - The law raises privacy concerns as it mandates the collection of sensitive personal information for app downloads [2] - Smaller developers may struggle to comply with such laws without Apple's tools, impacting their operations [3] Compliance Details - The law will take effect on January 1, 2026, requiring Apple to confirm if Texas users are 18 or older, with minors needing parental consent for app downloads [4] - Apple plans to assist developers in determining user age in a privacy-preserving manner through its Declared Age Range API [5] - New APIs will be introduced to facilitate parental consent for significant app changes, with the ability for parents to revoke consent [6] Broader Context - The Texas law is part of a trend where states are creating their own regulations due to the lack of federal internet regulations to protect minors [2] - Similar laws are anticipated in Utah and Louisiana, prompting developers to prepare for compliance [6]

Technology Development - Bounce 2 will facilitate easier account migration between Mastodon and Bluesky [1]

A waffle-centric controversy underlines ongoing tensions between Bluesky and some of its most vocal users. https://t.co/DUHTc1GzhC ...

Users in Ohio will have to verify their age to use Bluesky's social network as of Monday. https://t.co/Nmn7zQdjRl ...