### Tapbots Unveils New Bluesky App: Phoenix
If you’re a frequent Mastodon user or were a loyal Twitter enthusiast, you probably know Tapbots, the team behind the well-received Ivory and Tweetbot apps. This week, Tapbots delivered thrilling news for Bluesky enthusiasts: they are creating a new app tailored for the platform, called **Phoenix**.
#### What is Phoenix?
Phoenix is designed to operate in a manner akin to Tweetbot and Ivory, offering a streamlined experience tailored for Bluesky. This information was officially communicated via a newly launched page on the Tapbots website, although specific details about the app are still limited at this point. Nonetheless, it is anticipated to uphold the visual and functional standards that users have appreciated in Tapbots’ earlier products.
#### The Transition from Twitter to Bluesky
The social media app scene has shifted dramatically, especially following Twitter’s (now known as X) termination of its API for third-party apps, which resulted in the discontinuation of Tweetbot. Consequently, Tapbots developed Ivory, enabling users to experience something similar on Mastodon. The company has made it clear that it doesn’t plan to forsake Ivory, but given the swift expansion of Bluesky, they realize the necessity to support both platforms to maintain their success.
In a statement on their website, Tapbots remarked, “Mastodon is our foundational space in the social web, and we will keep dedicating our efforts there. As Bluesky has seen remarkable growth in the last year, our user base has become divided between both services, and for us to continue flourishing as a business, we must back both. Regrettably, we cannot sustain ourselves on Mastodon alone.”
#### Distinct Apps for Enhanced Experience
While some users have shown interest in a unified app that would accommodate both Mastodon and Bluesky, Tapbots has opted to maintain separate applications. The developers believe this strategy will improve the user experience, enabling them to customize features and functionalities according to each platform’s unique demands. They reassured users that the advancement of new features for Ivory will not be overlooked, even with the emphasis on Phoenix.
“It would be disingenuous to say that Ivory would be in full swing while we are working on getting Phoenix off the ground. Nevertheless, we didn’t want to initiate Phoenix development until we rolled out Ivory v2.3. Once Phoenix is launched, development will proceed in parallel, and both apps will receive all the significant enhancements we have envisioned,” Tapbots expressed.
#### Release Timeline
Phoenix is anticipated to debut this summer, with a restricted public beta version coming soon. Meanwhile, users can check out **Ivory for Mastodon**, which is currently available on the App Store for a subscription cost of $1.99 monthly.
### Conclusion
The launch of Phoenix represents an exhilarating advancement for Bluesky users, as Tapbots continues to evolve with the changing social media landscape. With a dedication to both Mastodon and Bluesky, Tapbots seeks to deliver top-notch applications that enrich user experiences across multiple platforms. Stay tuned for the forthcoming release of Phoenix, as it aims to introduce the familiar and cherished features of Tapbots’ prior applications to this new social media environment.
