Flow Reader (Google Reader)

A minimalist and simple Google Reader client.

*** NOTE: Google has terminated the Reader service so this app is no longer functional. A new version of this app is being created. If you wish to be notified, download the current version and you'll be given instructions as soon as you open the app.***

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Flow Reader gives you an easy way to be on par with your RSS/Google Reader feeds on the go. It was built to provide a minimalist and seamless experience for offline browsing, while delivering additional features not found in similar apps.

Some of the main features include:

- A sleek and fast user interface;

- Offline item content and state caching;

- Multiple simultaneous downloads for fast content synchronization;

- Content filters that automatically mark as read the items you're not interested in;

- Sort items by state (latest/unread/starred) or author;

- Smart algorithms that remove ads and other undesirable content from items;

- No ads.

Version history:

v0.9.5a (25 Mar 2013):

- Bug fixes

v0.9.5 (22 Mar 2013):

- Added German translation;

- The subscription view now displays a small snippet of the article (if space is available);

- You can now browse the feeds while they are being downloaded;

- An encrypted connection is now used to connect to Google's servers;

- Other minor UI tweaks;

v0.9.4 (24 Feb 2013):

- Synchronization and network code completely rewritten. Synchronizing subscriptions is now a faster, lighter and more robust process;

- Changed synchronization method. By default, all unread items are now downloaded, plus a specified number of additional read and starred items;

- Fixed a design fault where where tags were always interpreted as labels;

- Reduced database and application size.

v0.9.3b (27 Jan 2013):

- Item downloading (and processing) is now faster and requires very little memory;

- Less storage space required (roughly ~33% less);

- Fixed a bug where missing favicons were always downloaded during an update;

- Improvements to article content cleanup;

- Minor UI improvements and bug fixes.

v0.9.3a (24 Jan 2013):

- Lots of bug fixes;

- Slightly reduced memory usage while downloading items.

- Initial synchronization is now a bit faster;

- Swiping between articles should now be smooth for devices with Android v4.1 and up.

v0.9.3 (20 Jan 2013):

- New feature: Dark UI theme;

- Fixed several bugs, including one that prevented the items from being stored correctly;

- Minor usability and UI improvements.

v0.9.2 (5 Jan 2013):

- Corrected some UI issues for low and high resolution devices.

- Minor improvements and bug fixes.

v0.9.1 (30 Dec 2012):

- Fixed a bug that prevented the feeds from being updated successfully.

- Implemented a crash report system.

v0.9 (29 Dec 2012):

- Beta initial release.

What's New in the Latest Version 0.9.5c beta