Google Reader is a positive service will be shut down on July 1, 2013. Even so, users do not seem to worry about losing one of the most useful services.
As reported by CNET (13/3), Google Reader is not the only service that can deliver a variety of site options summaries news reader. At least there's more of five services that serve the same kind and of course free.
Here are five alternative service Google Reader:
1. Feedly (Free)
Platform: iOS, Android, and Web
If the Google Reader service really is dead, then it's good to switch it to the user immediately without thinking Feedly. This is because Feedly is to synchronize with the Google services for a long time.
So, what can readers in their Google reader can also find in this Feedly. Moreover, its use is almost similar to Google Reader.
Maybe that made the difference is the look and additional features of this Feedly. Unlike the Google reader that looks monotonous and boring, Feedly look quite colorful and neatly packed.
In addition, the service can be accessed through the Android and iOS is also capable of providing news category options ranging from Android to Apple, from Design to Business.
Overall, Feedly may be one of several services the best RSS readers that ever existed on iOS, Android, and the Web at the same time.
2. Taptu (Free)
Platform: iOS, Android, Web
In contrast to Feedly and Google Reader, Taptu gives a unique touch to the RSS reader services. Taptu thumbnail display all the news related news by including a photo.
Featured news like this card also divided into several categories according to their field. Including special feed for social media like Facebook and Twitter.
Unfortunately, while we try, the service is a little slow when the screen is shifted down. However, this problem does not appear in the web version which runs very smoothly.
3. Pulse (Free)
Platform: iOS, Android, Web
This application is highly suitable for use in smart device with a touch screen dukugnan. This is because Pulse is able to provide an intuitive interface to the user.
It looks almost the same as that given by Taptu. The difference, Pulse looks more elegant and dynamic.
For the problem of feature, Pulse's home screen can be customized according to user needs. In addition, also provided access to Facebook feeds.
4. Flipboard (Free)
Platform: iOS and Android
For this one, may be more appropriately referred to as social networking special RSS reader. This is because Flipboard able to summarize the news from Twitter, Facebook, Google+ to.
One more advantage is it looks a bit like the Metro UI. So, if the user is reading a magazine instead of opening RSS reader.
Unfortunately, this app is only available for iOS and Android only. So, the user will not be able to access it via the Web.
5. Google Currents (Free)
Platform: iOS and Android
As already written in a previous article, this service can be a replacement for Google Reader that is provided by Google.
Function is indeed both are collecting information from various sources. However, for the diversity and appearance, seems Google Currents is still superior than Google Reader.
Unfortunately, this application can only be accessed through the iOS and Android only. Thus, Web users would not be able to enjoy it.