We’re thrilled to announce that Version 4.1.3 of the BBS Network web application, and Version 1.2.19 of the mobile application have both been released!These versions introduce BBS Network’s first custom content format - Video Threads & Responses to both web and mobile applications, giving members the ability to record or upload audio/video responses to posts in an interactive format. Mobile users will be able to browse responses in a native full screen mode, with a new intuitive interface, and discover popular responses to posts with just a swipe!
Here’s what’s new in Version 4.1.3 (Web App) & 1.2.19 (Mobile App):
Web App (Version 4.1.3):
Video Threads & Responses
- Users can now upload audio/video replies to other audio/video posts, making interactions more dynamic and personal.
- To create a new response, simply click on the Responses icon and upload a pre-recorded video or audio file. Direct recording will be available for the web app in a later release.
- Use Responses to create video threads for discussions or debates in an easily discoverable format
Responses Display
- Popular responses for a post will be displayed in the post page, allowing users to easily discover and engage with them.
- Responses can be published to any board the member is joined to, and will display in the video thread of the original post.
- The number of views received by the response can also be shown in the display
Mobile App (Version 1.2.19):
Video Threads & Responses
- Users can now directly record or upload audio/video responses to other audio/video posts, making interactions more dynamic and personal.
- To create a new response, simply tap on the Responses Icon and start recording or upload a pre-recorded video.
- Use Responses to create video threads for discussions or debates in an easily discoverable format
Responses Display
- Popular responses for a post will be displayed in the post page, allowing users to easily discover and engage with them.
- Mobile users can discover and explore responses in the post Response Display, or through the exclusive Fullscreen mode for mobile devices.
Response Discovery
- Mobile users can browse video threads in Fullscreen mode or Board mode.
- Fullscreen mode is exclusive to the mobile app with intuitive swipe controls.
- Board mode is available on both mobile and web applications.
- The dynamic format of both Fullscreen and Board mode browsing enables simple discovery of new and upcoming video threads and their responses..
Full Screen Design and Navigation
- When viewing a video thread, the app will automatically play the most popular response
- While browsing in Full Screen mode, users can navigate between posts and responses with simple swipe gestures
- Swipe left to view the most popular response in the current video thread
- Swipe right to navigate to the post that’s being replied to, if applicable
- Swipe up or down to navigate different responses in a video thread
- Actions such as thumbs-up, thumbs-down, respond, share, and more are available in Fullscreen mode via convenient and unobtrusive buttons
We believe that the Video Threads content format will elevate user engagement and provide a more immersive and interactive experience on BBS Network. We can’t wait to hear your feedback, and to see how our next feature on the Roadmap will synergize with this release!
Happy Responding, BBS!