iOS: Reeder is our favorite news reader for the iPhone, and as of today it's adding support for Feedly and Feedwrangler since Google Reader is now closed. The app is also free for now. Reeder's a nice, clean app that makes reading RSS on your iPhone a pretty enjoyable experience. This update means you can now sync Reeder up with Feedly or Feed Wrangler. According to the developer's site, iPad and Mac updates are on the way, but they'll take a little more work. For now, grab Reeder for iPhone from the link below. Reeder | iTunes App Store
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Showing posts with label Feedly. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Feedly. Show all posts
Monday, December 16, 2013
Reeder for iPhone Adds Support for Feedly, Is Currently Free
iOS: Reeder is our favorite news reader for the iPhone, and as of today it's adding support for Feedly and Feedwrangler since Google Reader is now closed. The app is also free for now. Reeder's a nice, clean app that makes reading RSS on your iPhone a pretty enjoyable experience. This update means you can now sync Reeder up with Feedly or Feed Wrangler. According to the developer's site, iPad and Mac updates are on the way, but they'll take a little more work. For now, grab Reeder for iPhone from the link below. Reeder | iTunes App Store
Friday, November 29, 2013
Mr. Reader is a Power User's RSS App, Now with Feedly Support and More
iPad: The looming shutdown of Google Reader is a great opportunity to look at new RSS apps to go along with your new syncing service of choice. If you like to keep up with news on your iPad, nothing matches the powerful options available in Mr. Reader. The marquee feature in Mr. Reader is its robust support for inter-app communications. Much like our dearly-beloved Drafts, the app can send links, images, and full article text to a wide array of other apps on your device (including Drafts, for what it's worth). What's more, the developer included a "More Actions" button on iOS's standard text selection popover, allowing you to send specific words or sentences to other apps. For example, you could save only one specific paragraph from an article to Evernote, instead of full text as most apps force you to do. If your favorite services aren't included by default in the app, you can probably add them yourself with custom URL schemes. If you send lots of articles to specific friends, you can even program in email actions to automatically fill out the recipient line when you email an article. Simply put, this is one of the most powerful and flexible iOS apps available, in any category. This power doesn't come at the expense of the reading experience either. Tabs along the top of each article let you switch quickly between RSS, web, and mobilizer views, and swiping your thumb in from the side of the screen brings up buttons directly below your finger to switch to different articles, allowing you to use the app with only one hand. If that weren't enough, the app includes a variety of different themes to skin the app to your taste, and even allows you to download new ones from the web, or even customize your own.All this would be moot if Mr. Reader still relied solely on Google Reader for syncing, but a recent update added a ton of different options, including Feedly, Feedbin, Feed Wrangler, and Fever. I've been using the app for several months, and I can confirm that Feedly and Feed Wrangler sync seem to work just as well as Google Reader used to. If you're an RSS power user, and you own an iPad, Mr. Reader is a no brainer.Mr. Reader ($3.99) | App StoreSaturday, November 23, 2013
The Best New Features Feedly Has Added for Google Reader Switchers
In the last few months, Feedly has been working tirelessly to please the Google Reader crowd. If you haven't looked at Feedly in a while, there are some changes you might have missed.To be clear, Feedly probably won't entirely replace Google Reader for everyone. In fact, nothing will. Google Reader was a special app and it occupied a unique place for each person. However, the internet has exploded recently with attempts to fill the RSS void. We've already covered the best alternatives, but as Feedly starts to occupy the center of the playing field, it's worth a closer look. Here's what you might have missed in just the last few months.This is the big one. The one concern that trumped all the others when it came to Google Reader's closing was that while other RSS apps existed, nothing provided the backbone that an entire ecosystem of apps could plug in to. Very recently, Feedly announced the Feedly Cloud. So far, apps like gReader, Press, and Reeder have already built on top of it and, if it works well, we can likely expect to see more developers adopt this before too long if they want syncing features to continue after Google Reader shuts down.Previously, if you wanted to try out Feedly, you had to do so in an app or by downloading a browser extension. That works for some, but if you want to pull up your feeds on someone else's machine or if you don't like installing things, it's problematic. Now, you can head straight to cloud.feedly.com and go over your feeds on any computer with internet access.One of the biggest advantages of Google Reader is its ability to manage hundreds of articles easily. In what was referred to as a gift to Google Reader users, Feedly introduced a title-only view to make scanning feeds easier. One of the biggest problems with all the replacement apps has been that they aren't always great at professional-level reading. This doesn't fix it entirely, but it helps. There are also a bunch of viewing preferences that you can adjust here that can allow the power user to tweak the interface as they see fit.Not everything is a huge headlining feature, but the little things matter to. Over the course of the last few months, Feedly has added a bunch of new hardware to make sure its syncing service is fast, keyboard shortcuts that should be familiar to Google users, and even IFTTT support. The loss of Google Reader has made a lot of people very angry and has been widely regarded as a bad move. However, as of right now, the Feedly team has already expressed plans to improve in-app search, group sharing, and Windows Phone/Windows 8 apps. Given that this list of planned features written at the beginning of the month includes at least one that has already come to fruition ("pure web access") it seems reasonable to think that the company can deliver on the others. When Google closes the doors on Reader next week, RSS aficionados will probably still be able to look forward to green pastures. In fact, it might be better than ever.Feedly has positioned itself as the new centerpiece of the RSS world. While there are plenty of other great apps out there that are worth looking into (again, you can check those out here), Feedly has taken an early lead in the ecosystem competition, which has much bigger stakes. Chances are that as we look at any new apps coming down the pipe, some form of cloud sync will be expected. Whether you end up using Feedly as your daily driver app, you'll probably still be affected by these changes in some way. All eyes are on Feedly to see if it can handle its predecessor's mantle.
This is the big one. The one concern that trumped all the others when it came to Google Reader's closing was that while other RSS apps existed, nothing provided the backbone that an entire ecosystem of apps could plug in to. Very recently, Feedly announced the Feedly Cloud. So far, apps like gReader, Press, and Reeder have already built on top of it and, if it works well, we can likely expect to see more developers adopt this before too long if they want syncing features to continue after Google Reader shuts down.Previously, if you wanted to try out Feedly, you had to do so in an app or by downloading a browser extension. That works for some, but if you want to pull up your feeds on someone else's machine or if you don't like installing things, it's problematic. Now, you can head straight to cloud.feedly.com and go over your feeds on any computer with internet access.One of the biggest advantages of Google Reader is its ability to manage hundreds of articles easily. In what was referred to as a gift to Google Reader users, Feedly introduced a title-only view to make scanning feeds easier. One of the biggest problems with all the replacement apps has been that they aren't always great at professional-level reading. This doesn't fix it entirely, but it helps. There are also a bunch of viewing preferences that you can adjust here that can allow the power user to tweak the interface as they see fit.Not everything is a huge headlining feature, but the little things matter to. Over the course of the last few months, Feedly has added a bunch of new hardware to make sure its syncing service is fast, keyboard shortcuts that should be familiar to Google users, and even IFTTT support. The loss of Google Reader has made a lot of people very angry and has been widely regarded as a bad move. However, as of right now, the Feedly team has already expressed plans to improve in-app search, group sharing, and Windows Phone/Windows 8 apps. Given that this list of planned features written at the beginning of the month includes at least one that has already come to fruition ("pure web access") it seems reasonable to think that the company can deliver on the others. When Google closes the doors on Reader next week, RSS aficionados will probably still be able to look forward to green pastures. In fact, it might be better than ever.Feedly has positioned itself as the new centerpiece of the RSS world. While there are plenty of other great apps out there that are worth looking into (again, you can check those out here), Feedly has taken an early lead in the ecosystem competition, which has much bigger stakes. Chances are that as we look at any new apps coming down the pipe, some form of cloud sync will be expected. Whether you end up using Feedly as your daily driver app, you'll probably still be affected by these changes in some way. All eyes are on Feedly to see if it can handle its predecessor's mantle.Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Productivity Myths Debunked, Smart Watches, and the Joys of Feedly
This week on the podcast we're debunking productivity myths, checking out smart watches, and migrating Google Reader to Feedly. We're also answering your questions about the future of Wi-Fi (802.11ac), getting your parents off of AOL, and using a TV as a computer monitor.Here's how you can listen to our episode:
Feedly Gets Its Own Syncing Service, Detaches You From Google Reader and Feedly Launches a Standalone Webapp, No Extension Necessary: The internet probably doesn't need to be reminded that Google Reader is heading out the door on July 1st. The good news is, Feedly has already stepped up with its own sync server and extension-free webapp.
Instagram Can Now Record 15-Second Video Clips with Special Filters: Instagram is one of the most popular photo-sharing sites. Today, the company announced Video on Instagram: essentially, a Vine-like app for sharing quick video clips and add filters to them in typical Instagram style.
What Can I Do with a Smartwatch and Should I Get One? I keep seeing new “smartwatches” show up on gadget sites, but they all seem pretty different. What is a smartwatch, exactly, and should I consider buying one?
More Productivity Myths, Debunked by Science (and Common Sense): “A cluttered desk is a cluttered mind.” “If you had more hours in the day, you'd be more productive.” These are common productivity tropes you've probably heard before, and you may even be wasting time trying to follow them when they don't make sense for you. Let's take a look at some of the most popular claims about productivity, and see if there's science to back them up.
How to Get (Nearly) Stock Android on Any Phone, No Rooting Required: Recently, Google fans finally got what they've wanted since the HTC Hero first came out: stock Android versions of the most popular, non-Nexus handsets. However, if you aren't able to pick up one of those phones, you can still get the stock experience, without having to root your device.
The Basics of Music Production: The Complete Guide: Over the last month we've learned all about the basics of music production, posting new lessons on a weekly basics. With the lessons finished, now you can get the complete guide and find out how you can learn more.
A correction from last time: “There is an important thing to note about what's safe to clean with CCleaner. The latest version will also, by default, remove saved sessions. So if you are like me and expect all 30 of your tabs to be there when you reopen your browser, uncheck Session under Chrome, Firefox, or Opera. Hopefully no one else figures this out the hard way!”Should I get an 802.11ac router? What are the benefits? Can I upgrade my MacBook with an 802.11ac card? Read this to learn about the benefits and if any are worth it right now. As for your MacBook, no, not really. It might be possible but I wouldn't hold your breath.How can I get my parents to ditch AOL? Only get them off of AOL if it's costing them money unnecessarily or it's causing you problems. If they're fine on it, lay off. If you have to solve tech support issues, tell them you aren't helping until they switch. If they're worried about transferring their address, set up a Gmail mail fetcher for them so they'll get all their AOL email in Gmail.Can I use a 1080p or 720p TV with a computer? Will it look bad if I use VGA input? VGA isn't great on TVs. You'll get by with VGA at 720p but it'll probably look bad at 1080p. You're better off using a digital connection, so go for a TV with DVI or HDMI instead. Many Vizio TVs have several HDMI ports and one that includes HDMI with computer audio input. If you can find a TV like that, use it. If not, get an HDMI to DVI converter.There are two ways to send in your question:Please keep your questions as brief as possible. This means about 3-5 sentences for emails and 30-60 seconds for calls and videos. Your questions can be specific, but broader questions are generally better because they'll apply to more people. For example, "how can I breathe new life into my old PDA?" is much better than "what can I do with an old HP iPAQ 210?" Either way, we look forward to hearing from you!Friday, October 4, 2013
Feedly Gets Its Own Syncing Service, Detaches You From Google Reader
The internet probably doesn't need to be reminded that Google Reader is heading out the door on July 1st. The good news is, Feedly has already stepped up with its own sync server that's coming online now.The migration process has begun for users on iOS, Android, and the desktop. You shouldn't have to do anything, but if you don't see it, you might need to update the app. The upgrade has been rolling out over the last few days, so it may take a while to get to you. When it happens you'll get a happy green notification like the one above. After that point, you won't be relying on Google servers at all. Feedly is going to allow other developers to plug in to this system, so apps like Press, Reeder, and gReader can continue to function exactly as they did before.The one downside is that unread counts and some Saved articles are getting lost in the transition. Once you've migrated, everything should work again, but the transition may be a little messy. Still, it's a lot better than everything shutting down in two weeks.Feedly’s Migration To Its New RSS Server Has Begun, Is Messy | Lifehacker Australia
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