Two views keep it simple, and the reading interface is a pure joy. It’s also great for being avaiable across platforms, and there’s even a Chrome extension and OS X app for it, which saves items to Pocket quickly and easily. It’s great for those times you come across an interesting article or video, but just don’t have time to check it out. The app works by saving items shared to it for offline use and viewing later. Though Pocket has no “feed” to speak of, we like it for a few reasons. If you’re an avid consumer or info, Feedly might be your go-to, here. There is a Feedly Pro, which is a bit expensive for the average reader among us, but a good option for information junkies. Feedly can be conjured to work just how you want it to, and lets you consume more info in a shorter time than anything else. There is also a function to share to your favorite reading service (like the next on our list) or favorite social site with one tap. We’re a big fan of double-tap to close an article, so give that a shot when you’re knee-deep in settings. Feedly also keeps with the new Android styling and slide-out menu, so it looks as good as it functions. You can choose to see headlines or more robust text/pictures in the main stream, and even toy with how you navigate the app and articles. More than any other on this list, Feedly allows for a lot of customization. A little bonus here is that it will use your Google+ as a sign-in, so you won’t have to remember yet another password. The interface is neat, and it works across platforms. Though we think of RSS feeds as pretty boring, like a dull hammer, Feedly is a nice alternative. We really like the interface, too - simple, clean, and lets us scroll rather than flip.įeedly replaced Google Reader for many of us, and it remains one of the better ways to consume information quickly.
It all happens via the slide-out menu from the left, and familiar “back” key up top. The difference is interface, which we find to be snappier and easier to navigate. The latter is your Flipboard competitor, and asks that you curate your own feeds - just like Flipboard. Newsstand has both Magazines (subscription, obviously) and My News (Currents, more or less).
Rolling it into Newsstand livened it up in regard to functionality. We liked currents, but it was a bit clumsy. When Google rolled Currents into their new Newsstand app, it showed the app’s aim.
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