Discord adds mobile embeds removal, author to poll result messages, and more

It’s not every day that an intern gets to make such a splash, but that’s exactly what’s happening over at Discord. The platform’s intern sensation who recently claimed responsibility for adding GIF favoriting to mobile, has once again caught the attention of users with some nifty quality-of-life updates that are making Discord even better for everyone.

The headline feature? The ability to remove embeds directly from the mobile app. If you’ve ever been stuck with an unwanted embed on mobile, you know the frustration of not being able to tidy up your chats like you can on the desktop. With the new “Remove Embeds” button, mobile users can now banish those pesky embeds with just a tap.

This feature is just one of the many improvements the intern has rolled out in a mere six weeks at Discord. It’s unclear which version of the app brings these features, but it’s likely they are still under testing ahead of wider rollout. Here’s the rundown of what else they’ve been cooking up:

• Added activity type support to RPC (Remote Procedure Call, for the techies out there).
• Pushed out API updates for soundboard and voice states.
• Introduced the author tag to poll result messages — because who doesn’t want credit for their polls?
• Made the bot server selector searchable — finally, some ease in finding that one server.
• And, of course, various bug fixes and general improvements.

When asked how the menu handles multiple embeds, the intern explained that there’s a “Remove Embeds” button that sweeps them all away in one go. However, there’s no picking and choosing — desktop and API don’t support removing specific embeds just yet.

The Discord community has been buzzing about these updates, particularly on platforms like Reddit, where users have been praising the intern’s efforts. It’s clear that these thoughtful, user-centric improvements are resonating with the community, making the Discord experience smoother and more enjoyable for everyone.

And this isn’t the intern’s first rodeo. Just three weeks into their stint, they were already making an impact with updates like expanding roles in redesigned profiles, improving gradient client themes, adding server banners to OAuth, and even granting bots access to server member banners.

In a short amount of time, this intern has shown that fresh ideas and enthusiasm can bring meaningful improvements to a platform as beloved as Discord. Their work is a testament to the power of a new perspective in tech development, and users are undoubtedly looking forward to what they’ll come up with next.