Bluesky Rolls Out Drafts Feature in v1.116 Update

Bluesky, the decentralized social network, has begun rolling out a drafts feature in its latest app update, version 1.116, allowing users to save unfinished posts for later editing and completion. The addition addresses a frequent request from its community and brings the platform closer to parity with established competitors like X and Threads, which have offered similar functionality for years.

The feature operates simply within the app's composition interface. Users composing a new post can tap the Drafts button in the top-right corner to save their work, or select Cancel in the top-left corner, prompting a popup to confirm saving as a draft. To access saved drafts, users open the new post flow and tap the Drafts button again, revealing a list of items that can be edited, resumed, or deleted. The update also includes minor enhancements, such as new welcome screen artwork and autoplay for GIFs, though drafts represent the primary change. Bluesky confirmed the rollout in an announcement, stating, "v1.116 is rolling out now! For all the overthinkers and perfectionists out there, we're launching Drafts."

This move comes as Bluesky focuses on refining core elements to improve the...