[APP] G:RSS - A Google Reader RSS App for Windows Phone 7 (WP7) [U] 20101224 - v0.06

Fmstrat · Jun 12, 2010

Name: G:RSS - Google Reader - RSS Reader

G:RSS is the only Google Reader for Windows Phone 7 (WP7) with on-demand page pre-buffering that removes the wait from your reading experience. It contains nearly all of the functionality existing in the web-based reader, including pre-buffering of subscription items for instantaneous access, even over a cell connection. Trial version available.

Features include:

* Full version: Ad free!
* Full version: Star and share items
* Full version: Offline reading mode
* Background pre-buffering of articles in online mode for reading without the wait
* Access to all labels and feeds
* View all starred or unread items
* View your shared items
* View your friend's shared items
* Marking items, feeds, or labels read and unread
* Instant synchronization with your Google Reader account
* Support for WP7 system themes
* Ability to show teasers in item list screen
* Sliding transitions when moving between items
* Option for full SSL (HTTPS) reading
* Feed sorting (descending/ascending)
* Display of all or new items
* Direct access to labels or choose feeds within them

Changelog:

v0.06
* Misc. bug fixes (iframe display issues, characters, feeds)
* Support for international character sets
* Clarity on "Mark Read/Unread" text
* New setting to only show updated feeds.
* Added font size settings for title and body font sizes.
* Item Detail screens now follow the theme (light/dark)
* Article titles now link to the original web page

v0.05
* Release

Please report any bugs in the comments at http://nowsci.com/grss

Video and screenshots can be found at http://nowsci.com/grss

Any feature requests or comments on the current version of the application are much appreciated.

Download: http://social.zune.net/redirect?type=phoneApp&id=77db121c-2703-e011-9264-00237de2db9e

bugsykoosh · Jun 13, 2010

looks awesome - nice work

Irascivel · Jun 13, 2010

Does it work in WM 6.5?

Where can I download it?

k_aftab · Jun 13, 2010

looks great can't wait to get WP7 and G:RSS.

Fmstrat · Jun 13, 2010

Irascivel said:
Does it work in WM 6.5?

Where can I download it?

Unfortunately, no, this is a WP7 application only. I was considering porting it over to 6.5, but have some other WP7 applications to create first.

Thanks.

eepyaich · Jun 14, 2010

k_aftab said:
looks great can't wait to get WP7 and G:RSS.

Roll on "the holiday season"!

Fmstrat · Jun 14, 2010

When showing off the app in person over a lunch, I had a comment about wanting to see excerpts with the titles in the items listing screens. While this isn't something I would personally want on my portable screen, would anyone else use this functionality?

SinisterJunkie · Jun 15, 2010

Looks nice and would love to see a WM6.5 or Android version. No plans to move to WP7 for me.

benjaminchia102 · Jun 15, 2010

Looks very functional and smooth!

Hi there!

Just want to say it looks very smooth and functional. Keep it up!! Looking forward to the release of WP7 to use your app.

the-hq · Jun 21, 2010

Fmstrat said:
When showing off the app in person over a lunch, I had a comment about wanting to see excerpts with the titles in the items listing screens. While this isn't something I would personally want on my portable screen, would anyone else use this functionality?

Maybe you could offer it as an option?

Fmstrat · Jun 22, 2010

the-hq said:
Maybe you could offer it as an option?

That was my thought as well, but if its only one person who wants it, I'm not sure its worth the development time.

vangrieg · Jun 22, 2010

Definitely it's not one person, it's critical functionality for me as well in an RSS reader (not that I'm a potential user of a Google reader but still).

Fmstrat · Jun 22, 2010

vangrieg said:
Definitely it's not one person, it's critical functionality for me as well in an RSS reader (not that I'm a potential user of a Google reader but still).

Good to know, I'll look at including it.

Fmstrat · Jun 23, 2010

Tada. It's an option in settings now.

cPT.cAPSLOCK · Jun 27, 2010

This looks great.

I love to see that some devs, like you, started creating apps already. This gives me good hope of the ammount of apps at launch, and the first few weeks after that.

Now for something else:
Does your app make use of the chosen background- and accent color?
If you could implement that, it will share the same style as one's startscreen.

Fmstrat · Jun 27, 2010

cPT.cAPSLOCK said:
Now for something else:
Does your app make use of the chosen background- and accent color?
If you could implement that, it will share the same style as one's startscreen.

Yes, it uses the theme you select in settings. The accent color is used for status labels, selections, unread indicators, and read indicators at 30% opacity. Since everything in the App is alpha based, any new themes are added should be supported without modification, too. I wanted to make sure the App felt as much a part of the OS as possible, and I will be continuing that theme throughout all my apps.

I've also added in some nice transitions when moving between articles, too.

Ankon · Aug 13, 2010

Would this be a freeware, or a paid application?

scottharr27 · Aug 16, 2010

This looks great! I'm so excited for this app!

I'm an iPhone user who will be switching to WP7 when it comes out and gets a good Google Reader app. As an avid Reeder iPhone app user, these features are a must:

Offline reading support
Ability to star items from the list screen without having to open the item. Reeder implements this with an incredible swipe function. Screenshot attached.
Ability to share items through other services (Facebook, Twitter, Read It Later, etc.). Screenshot attached.

Thank you!

Fmstrat · Aug 22, 2010

Ankon said:
Would this be a freeware, or a paid application?

It may be free, or I may charge $1. Undecided at this point, but even if it's paid, it will be super-cheap.

BrumBrum74 · Nov 17, 2010

Any updates here?

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