Feedly
| File:Feedly Logo.png | |
| Developer(s) | DevHD |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 2008 |
| Stable release | 14.0
|
| Platform | Web browsers, iOS, Android |
| Type | News aggregator |
| Website | www |
Feedly is a news aggregator application for various Web browsers and mobile devices running iOS and Android. It compiles news feeds from a variety of online sources for the user to customize and share with others. First Released by DevHD in 2008, Feedly has had mostly positive reviews.
History
In November, 2006, Edwin Khodabakchian co-founded DevHD.[1] The company seeks to create a platform that uses RSS feeds, online storage, and social media integration to connect users with the information they find interesting.[1] DevHD’s first project, Streets, which aggregates updates from a variety of online sources is the basis of Feedly. Feedly, which was optimized for RSS feeds, was first released on June 15, 2008.[1] Originally called Feeddo, Feedly was first released as a web extension before moving onto mobile platforms.[2]
On March 15, 2013, Feedly announced 500,000 new users in 48 hours due to the closure of Google Reader.[3] On April 2, the total number of new users was up to 3 million.[4]
Web browser applications
There is an extension available for numerous web browsers including Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.[5] Feedly integrates into the web browser, appearing as a click-able icon that redirects the user to their Feedly Page, where all of the news feeds are found.[6] The browser extension touts a minimalistic, yet customizable interface that is stylized as an actual magazine.[7] The user can also customize the content aggregated by Feedly to include their own personal preference of RSS feeds.[6] The interface itself can be altered based on layout, colour, and categorization of articles based on sources, likes, and those referred to by other users.[7] Any article can then be shared using E-mail, Facebook, Google+, Tumblr, Twitter, and a variety of other services.[5][8]
Android, iOS app
The Feedly mobile application is available for iOS (iPhone, iPad), and Android devices.[9] All versions of the app run on Streets (DevHD's other project), which allows for the application to run on the same code for all devices.[9] Running the same code across multiple platforms lets the developers release updates faster because they are only working with one version. Like its web counterpart, the mobile application employs a minimalistic interface that imitates a magazine spread. However, unlike the browser extension, the Feedly app cannot load an entire article. Instead, it will present a summary, and a link to the actual article.[7] The mobile application acts as a browser on its own, so any redirects happen inside the app itself, as opposed to opening a separate internet browser.[10] Additionally, the application adapts to the user, and will recommend posts based on what the user has read or shared in the past.[9]
As of March 30th 2013, the Feedly App does not support offline mode.
Reception
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Firefox user reviews |  [11] |
| Android user reviews | (4.6/5)[12] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| CNET |  [13] |
| MacTrast |  [10] |
| The Review Corner | [14] |
| App Store user reviews | [15] |
Feedly has received mostly positive reviews. Many have praised its minimalist design and personalized interface.[7][10][14] However, some have found the service relies too heavily on its minimalist approach, while others have stated that the degree of customization can be overwhelming for first time users.[6][16] DevHD has been quick to make adjustments based on feedback, such as integrating a landscape view for the mobile application, but there have been reports of bugs and a small amount of lag in between button presses on the mobile application.[10][14]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "DevHD". Retrieved 6 February 2012.
- ^ Khodabakchian, Edwin. "Feedly it is". Retrieved 6 February 2012.
- ^ Khodabakchian, Edwin. "Priorities: Keeping the site up, listening and adding new features". Retrieved 2 April 2013.
- ^ Khodabakchian, Edwin. "Announcing the New Feedly Mobile". Retrieved 2 April 2013.
- ^ a b Henry, Alan. "Social News Reader Feedly Updates, Integrates Tumblr and Google+".
- ^ a b c "Firefox Add-On Feedly Corrals Your RSS and Twitter Feeds".
- ^ a b c d Persephone. "Feedly: Magazine-Style News-Reader". Retrieved 6 February 2012.
- ^ Travis, Bobby. "Feedly is Dangerously Useful – Set an Alarm, You'll Be In There Awhile ..."
- ^ a b c Etherington, Darrell. "Feedly Update Makes Cross-Platform Feed Reading Awesome". Retrieved 7 February 2012.
- ^ a b c d Moylan, Cormac. "Review: Feedly For iPad". Retrieved 7 February 2012.
- ^ "Feedly: Add-ons for Firefox".
- ^ "Feedly - Apps on Android Market". Retrieved 14 February 2012.
- ^ Cabebe, Jaymar. "Feedly for Android". Retrieved 14 February 2012.
- ^ a b c Matt. "Feedly". Retrieved 7 February 2012.
- ^ "App Store - feedly". Retrieved 14 February 2012.
- ^ Shanklin, Will. "Another New RSS App? Feedly Is One That May Be Worth Checking Out". Retrieved 7 February 2012.