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Reader X
Google Reader Client with an innovative user interface – all your Google Reader items are shown like on a huge wallpaper. Browse by simply swiping horizontally and vertically
iPad 2 or the new iPad (2012) is recommended for performance reasons
Reader X is optimized for the new iPad's retina display
Innovative user interface
* All headlines are shown in one view
* Each feed is displayed as one horizontal stripe, newest item left
* Swipe horizontally to browse through all items of a feed
* Swipe vertically to browse through all your feeds
* Feeds are grouped in sections corresponding to your folders in Google Reader
* Unread items are shown in blue, starred items in yellow and read items in grey
* Newest items are displayed in saturated colors while older items have a gradually faded coloring
* Filter to show only unread or starred items with just one tap
* Zoom into a feed by tapping it's title
* All items of that feed are then being displayed in a scrollable grid view
* Tap on a headline box to see a preview of the article in a popover
* Save and share the article right from the preview popover
* Read full text extract of the article generated by Readability, Instapaper or Pocket (formerly ReadItLater) services
* Toggle the read and starred status or decide to open the full webpage of the article
* View full web page of the article
* View web page rendered by Readability or Instapaper services for better legibility
* Save and share the article
* Toggle the read and starred status
Customizability
Visual appearance of the "wallpaper"
* Choose font type and size
* Adjust format and size of boxes with headlines
Appearance of preview popover
* Select font type and size
Core Functionalitites
* Syncs with Google Reader
* Mark items read (individually, per feed, per folder, all)
* Change read and starred status
* Option to show badge on home screen with unread count
* Automatically sync at launch or only manual sync (At present there is an issue preventing automatic sync in some cases. We will address this issue)
Supported services / Sharing
* Open in Safari
* Copy link to clipboard
* Email link
* Save to Pocket (formerly ReadItLater)
* Save to Instapaper
* Save to Pinboard
* Post to Twitter
* Post to Tumblr
* Post to Facebook
Please note:
A (free) Google Reader account is required to use this app
Tip:
If Reader X appears to be slower to launch or sync after regular use over days or weeks, please perform "Optimize database" (in the settings popover)
What's new
General
* Much improved scrolling performance
* Refined visual appearance
* Visual opimizations for the Retina display of the new iPad
Preview Popover
* Articles can be shared directly from the preview popover without having to open the full web page first
* Option to read the extract of the article generated by Readability, Instapaper or ReadItLater services
Full Web Page View
* Option to have the full web page rendered by Readability or Instapaper services for better legibility
Bugfixes
* Option to "Reload automatically" on launch should be working flawlessly now
* Fonts should render fine for any languages
If you like Reader X, please rate it or update your rating on the App Store. This helps us a lot
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- Last changed:
- May 13, 2012
- Category:
- News
- Developer:
- Wolfgang Augustin
- Version:
- 1.2
- Average Rating:
- 4.50 (15)
- Size:
- 2.6 MB
