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Digg for Android gets an unread mode and speed improvements
Busy Android users with Digg no longer have to plow through previously read RSS entries as they hop from device to device. The company has just given its Android app the same unread mode that reached iOS this summer; enable the option and Digg will show only stories that haven't been seen on at least one device. There are also a few performance optimizations under the hood. If you can't help but check Digg on every gadget you own, you'll want to grab the updated Android app from Google Play now.
Digg for iOS gets unread mode, Reader mobile mirrors its app counterpart
Couple of updates for those who like their Digg on the go. First up is the revamp of the social news aggregator's iOS app. Using the latest version, you can view stories by unread items only and delete feeds from directly within the app. Scrolling has been improved as well, and the offering now has support for Readability. Digg Reader's getting a boost as well, with optimization on the mobile site "captur[ing] the look and feel" of the iOS app, according to Digg. There's also full support for sites like YouTube and SoundCloud via HTML5. More info can be excavated in the source link below.
Last Call: Everything you need to prepare for the Google Reader shutdown
This is the last call for everyone to migrate off Google Reader before it shuts down July 1. Follow these guidelines to put Google Reader behind you and get setup with one (or more) of the services that are ready and raring to become your new RSS home. Back up your Google Data Back up your Google Reader subscriptions and save them offline. You can use Google's Takeout backup service or a more powerful tool that'll save all your Reader data, including starred items, tags and more. Once you have your data saved offline, you can import it into any app or service you choose. Select another RSS Reader platform There are several platforms from which to choose if you want to replace Google Reader. Digg Reader: Digg Reader is a web app with an intuitive, minimalist design. It has fast syncing with mobile apps for the iPhone and iPad. The service integrates with Digg and is free to use, though a premium option may come sometime down the line. Even though it lacks search, Digg Reader is the service I'm going with for now. One major drawback is the lack of OPML import, so try to import your feeds before Google Reader goes offline. Read our review of Digg Reader. Feedly: Feedly has excellent third-party app support and a good web-based client. It's also free to use and is the service that many developers and users are adopting the most right now. This is my second choice behind Digg Reader, with one caveat -- without a monetization strategy, Feedly may not be able to sustain itself as it grows, and you may find yourself having to find another RSS solution again. Normally, these financials wouldn't enter my mind, but the abrupt shutdown of Google Reader has me questioning the longevity of each new service I try out. FeedBin: Feedbin has a Google Reader-like web interface and syncs with Reeder for iPhone, Mr. Reader and Readkit for Mac. It costs a reasonable $2 per month. You can read more about Feedbin in this excellent review from TidBits. Feedbin is my third choice because of the third-party apps, built-in Readability option and support for tags. NewsBlur: NewsBlur offers its own apps for the web, iPad and iPhone, but lacks third-party app support. Within its own apps, it has an intelligent filtering option and support for comments from the NewsBlur community. You can sign up for a free account that is limited to 64 feeds or opt for the paid version, which is $24 per year. You can read more about NewsBlur in this excellent review from TidBits. Feed Wrangler: Feed Wrangler has a great web UI and third-party app support. It uses smart streams to make RSS reading easier. Priced affordably, the service will cost you $19 per year. You can read more about Feed Wrangler in this excellent review from TidBits. AOL Reader: AOL Reader is the new kid on the block and is not as feature-filled as its competition. No mobile apps and no search are its biggest detractors. It is free to use , but has small, sidebar ads. Read our review of AOL Reader. NetNewsWire 4: NetNewsWire 4, the first version of the classic reader from current owner Black Pixel, is a polished OS X app with many convenient features like tabbed reading and a built-in browser. No native mobile apps and no third-party apps are a dealbreaker for me. NetNewsWire is free to use while it is still in open beta. You can save money by pre-ordering now for $10. The app will cost $20 when the final version with syncing is released. Read our review of NetNewsWire 4. Fever: Fever is a self-hosted solution that'll meet your RSS needs as long as you don't mind getting down and dirty with PHP and MySQL. The server build has a $30 one-time fee. Download some apps Most of the services above have their own OS X or iOS apps that you can use on your Apple devices. If you want something different, there are a handful of third-party apps that'll sync with services like Feedbin, Feedly and Feed Wrangler. You can browse through those third-party apps in our rundown of current RSS readers.
Digg Reader web, iOS apps are open for the public
As we stand on the precipice of the shutdown of Google Reader the search for replacement RSS clients is more frantic than ever, and now Digg has opened access to its app for any users interested. Currently available on the web and as an iOS app (Android coming soon), importing ones Google account is just a few mouse clicks away. The experience as it exists now is pretty barebones, and Digg says it plans to add a "View unread items only" option, "Mark as unread" button and the always crucial "accurate" unread counts for feeds and folders in the near future. Hit the source link below to give it a shot, and then let us know if it's a contender for the throne.
RSS Reader Round-Up: Digg Reader is a nimble reader for mobile users
Earlier this year, we listed several services and apps that'll potentially replace Google Reader. Now that the Reader shut down is imminent, we are taking a second look at some of these services (and a few new ones) to see which companies have scaled up enough to become a true Google Reader replacement. In this first post in our series, we will look at a new entrant in the world of RSS readers, Digg. Initial Setup and Impressions Digg Reader is designed to be a no-frills replacement for Google Reader. Like Google Reader, it's web-based and has a straight-forward UI with a left-side navigation column for your feeds and a center column for content. Digg Reader includes both an iPhone and iPad app for mobile syncing. The layout and font choice are pleasing in the web version, but there are only two views -- a list view and an expanded view that shows the article and its images. The columns fill the browser window and are not adjustable. It's a clean UI with easy access to a very helpful FAQ, settings for the Reader service and settings for each RSS Feed. Setup was quick and painless. You can import your Google Reader feeds automatically by signing into your Google Reader account using Digg Reader. Digg also imports 1,000 items per tag and puts 1,000 of your most recently starred items into the Saved folder. A manual option allows you to add RSS feeds one at a time using a URL or the name of the site. You can also browse 25 categories of RSS feeds from publishers that are recommended by Digg's editors. Digg does not import OPML files, so you will have to use Google Reader or the manual option to add RSS feeds. OPML export is also not available, but on the roadmap for future features. Digg Reader supports folders and lets you both create new ones and delete existing ones, even those that were imported from Google Reader. Just a note that when you delete a folder, you delete the folder and all the subscriptions within them. You can organize feeds by dragging them and dropping them into a folder. Performance was smooth and responsive across the board. Major Features Here's a rundown of the major features of your average RSS reader and information on which ones are supported by Digg Reader. Google Reader Import: Yes, automatic by logging into Reader using your Google account. Does not support OPML import or export, yet. Folder Support: Yes, imported from Google and create your own. Authenticated RSS feeds: No. Keyboard shortcuts: Yes. Tags: Digg imports 1,000 items per tag. You can't add your own tags within Digg Reader, yet. Slated for a future release. Resizable elements like fonts, columns: Not on the desktop, but mobile does have three text sizes and different display modes that change based on your environment. Mark all read/unread: You can mark all items in an RSS feed and all items in a folder as read. There is no mark unread option yet. Search/Sort: No search or sorting available yet. There is a "Popular" link that compiles the most popular unread items in your feeds, however. Star/Favorite: Yes, you can mark items and set them aside. The "Save" feature has the option to be private or public. It's an all or none option right now, so you share all your saved items or you share none. It's not applied to individual articles. Read Later: Supports Pocket, Readability and Instapaper on the the web. Instapaper, Pocket and Bit.ly on mobile. Social networks: You can share articles on Facebook and Twitter. API/Third-Party: Future integration with Integration with additional third party services (like Buffer, Evernote, and IFTTT). Other features: Ability to Digg an item. Paperboy feature on mobile that downloads recent articles when you leave a location. Pricing: This version is available for free, with plans to offer a premium version with advanced features in the coming months. Premium pricing not yet revealed. Mobile Syncing Besides its web app, Digg also updated its mobile apps with support for Digg Reader. The mobile app has a clean, easy-to-use UI that mirrors the web version. On the iPhone, the two-column layout is collapsible with the content area being able to slide out of the way. It is available in portrait-view only. The larger screen of the iPad lends itself well to reading so you get a mixture of the iPhone and web version. You get the two-column layout similar to the web app when you are browsing through all your feeds and a single column view when you are viewing all the articles in a feed. The iPad version also allows you to browse in portrait or landscape. The mobile version has a built-in feature that lets you tap on an article title and switch between a text-only view and full web view with images. It's convenient to be able to get rid of the fluff and show only the text, especially on the iPhone which has limited space for reading. Social networking support is present in the mobile app with the ability to share an article via iMessage, email, Twitter and Facebook. Syncing was immediate with changes reflected in the web app as soon as I closed out the mobile app and opened up my Mac. The same can be said about going from a Mac to mobile. Marked items, saved items and more were updated almost immediately. What's Missing Digg repeatedly said this is a beta version, so don't expect to have your cake and eat it too at this point. The company wanted to "build a simple, clean, fast, uncluttered reading experience," which it did and did well. The tradeoff is that Digg Reader is missing a few key features like search and the option to mark an item as unread. That's ok in my book as I would rather have the stable, responsive infrastructure that I saw in Digg Reader, than a feature-rich package that is slow and buggy. One other drawback that affects switchers is the lack of OPML import, so try to import your feeds before Google Reader goes offline. Conclusion If you use Digg or want a nimble, lightweight RSS Reader with mobile support, then I would definitely take a look at Digg. If these missing features are a deal breaker, then look elsewhere for now, but keep Digg in the back of your mind. The developers behind Digg Reader have a proven track record with News.me and will likely improve the platform quickly. %Gallery-192509%
Digg starts rolling out its Reader app to beta users
Digg announced on its blog that its new Reader service will be available to the public on a rolling basis starting today. The beta version of the service will target Google Reader users looking to jump ship before the Google RSS service shuts down next week. Initially, the company is opening Digg Reader to survey participants who were part of the development process. Invitations then will be sent out in batches to customers who signed up for the beta. Digg is scaling up slowly in order keep the service running smoothly, but it hopes to get all beta customers on board sometime today. You can sign up here: digg.com/reader. Besides its web app, Digg Reader will also launch on the iPhone and iPad. Look for an update to the current Digg app that'll add the Reader functionality.
Digg Reader beta launching next week on iOS
With the impending doom of Google Reader just around the corner on July 1, RSS fans have been searching for an alternative to their beloved feed. Digg has heard their cries, and will be launching the first public beta of its new Reader replacement, called Digg Reader, next week. The beta will slowly roll out at first, but Digg promises it will be available to everyone by June 26. Digg has made it clear the service will become a freemium product, akin to services like Evernote which provide free services with extra paid options available to those willing to pay. However, all of the features available during the free beta will remain part of the free version of the reader in the future. Digg Reader will come with migration tools to help you move your feeds from Google Reader. In addition, Digg promises the core product will feature mobile apps that sync with your Reader web page, a clean layout that focuses on article content and support for subscribing, sharing, saving and organizing. The mobile beta will launch on Digg's iOS app, with Android support coming in the 60 days following launch. Other upcoming features include integration of third-party services like Buffer and Evernote and improved sorting and filtering of feeds, notifications and search.
