The social integration is also well represented as the utility enables you to access Twitter, Instapaper or Pocket content View podcasts, read and share articlesĪccessing any of the articles in your feed list is a breeze and you can open the pages in Internet Explorer or using Google or Instapaper Mobilizer. The numerous feeds that this application comes with by default are neatly organized under relevant categories, which makes them easier to find and access. The utility supports all RSS feeds and it syncs with the info from your account, so if you add new content inside NewsBlur, simply tap the refresh button to have it instantly added inside this app as well. In order to fully benefit from the abilities of Feed Reader you will a have to log in your NewsBlur account or sign up for a new one and thus you will be able to access and manage a lot easier all you preferred news sources. Unfortunately, some advertisements and prompts appear inside the application, which makes the experience less pleasant and only by purchasing the full version will you be able to get rid of those annoyances. Going through the numerous sections of Feed Reader is a breeze and accessing the main commands is also simple, as most of them reside in the main menu hosted in the lower side of the screen. Instead, the app provides a well organized layout, where all the information is neatly stacked and easy to access. The utility comes with a somber look, focused on practicality as the graphics are not too appealing and there are no GUI customizations, themes or other such enhancements. Less attractive and more functional front-end For Windows Phone users the choices in this respect are less numerous, so any utility that can get the job done well is welcomed.įeed Reader is one of the applications that aims to offer a convenient manner in which someone can browse through a plethora of news from a wide variety of sources and it can also provide and play video or audio content. This view, while slower, can be more complete.A lot of users rely on some specialized tools to get the news they are interested in onto their mobile devices, so they can read or watch them on the go. Embedded browser mode: displays the source article within an embedded IE control.Summary mode: displays the article summary or content and a supporting image (if found). Uses familiar styling for article lists (looks like email app) and category/feeds lists (looks like contacts app).Displays unread count for each category and feed, as well as coloring article list items based on if they have been read yet.Allows you to view feeds by category, and articles by category or feed.Shows a “What’s New” panel with the latest news.Showcases a slick Metro UI with the Panorama and Pivot controls.Stores downloaded feeds and articles in IsoStore for offline viewing. Has a special OOBE screen that guides the user to get started quickly in one of 3 modes.Allows searching for and subscribing to feeds by keyword.It can import feeds from and sync with your Google Reader account.Headliner is an RSS newsreader that helps you keep up to date with your favorite news and blogs. I personally coded for 42 hours straight from Sunday morning until Monday night. Tirelessly programming Saturday through Monday, we have created a pretty darn good RSS reader application, Headliner. Over the past few days, some friends and I have been working nonstop on a windows phone application for the intern Windows Phone app competition.
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