Feed Reader 3.48.0.8
Feed 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.
Less attractive and more functional front-end
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. Instead, the app provides a well organized layout, where all the information is neatly stacked and easy to access.
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.
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.
Add and manage sources on the fly
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.
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.
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 social integration is also well represented as the utility enables you to access Twitter, Instapaper or Pocket content
View podcasts, read and share articles
Accessing 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. Sharing the content can be done in a variety of ways, as Feed Reader supports email and SMS messages, Facebook, Twitter, Pocket, Instapaper and other phone social accounts.
A neat feature of this app is the support for video and audio podcasts, which will enable you to follow the channels you are interested in and play the multimedia content on the go.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI6
The appearance of this utility is decent, but without any visual appeal, more so, it has a lot of ads inside, which only a purchase will remove. |
Function10
The impressive support for a huge number of sources, many formats, including podcasts as well as the management features that Feed Reader offers help it score top marks. |
Security8
The application will need to access several system areas, some of which are not related to its actual functions. |
Battery4
In order to have the app function well, a lot of power is required, so the battery usage remains very high. |
Price9
The only drawback here is that removing the adverts completely involves making a payment to purchase the full version. |
Compatibility10
The vast majority of Windows Phone handsets out there will be able to have this application installed and running, as it needs version 7.5 or higher of the OS. |
Specifications
- price:
- 1.99
- current version:
- 3.48.0.8
- reviewed version:
- 3.48.0.8
- developer:
- Sam Jarawan
- category:
- INTERNET & NETWORK
- os version req.:
- 7.5, 8, 8.1
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- Yes. remove ads
- hits:
- 222