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NewsSpot v2.4 gets visual overhaul, adds instant sync, readability mobilizer and much more

March 18, 2012 | By FourSpotProject

NewsSpot, the Google Reader with advanced sync-engine, image caching and article search was updated to Version 2.4.
The new version features:

New user interface: we reworked almost every page of the user interface. Just check it out, we think you will like it.
Instant sync: changes to read and starred state of the articles are now uploaded instantly, so hitting the sync button is only needed for downloading new articles.
Readability™ mobilizer: Readability has a great service that prepares web pages for mobilized view. They provided us access to their API, so you can view full articles directly in NewsSpot, adapted to the your current theme.
Swipe between articles
Quick actions to toggle read and starred state in the article list
Bug fixes and many other changes.

Try the ad-supported version which has all features with the only one restriction that it lets you sync at a max 200 unread and 50 starred articles. The full version costs 1.99$ and supports up to 1000 unread or starred articles.

For suggestions, bug reports or other feedback, please feel free to contact us:

www.fourspotproject.com

[email protected]

Twitter: @FourSpotProject

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NewsSpot v2.3 adds synchronization of read articles, navigation to feeds, appearance customization

December 28, 2011 | By FourSpotProject

NewsSpot, your Google Reader with advanced sync-engine, image caching and article search was recently updated to Version 2.3.
The last two updates added a lot of features and bug fixes, such as:

Added sync for read articles.
Added navigation to single feeds.
New application icon exclusively designed by Zed Martinez.
Added application themes, so you can e.g. use the app with dark letters on a light background without switching the system theme.
Added option to lock screen orientation to portrait or landscape.
Added option to auto sync periodically while the application is running.
Added option to sort unread articles by oldest to newest.
Added option to hide system tray.
Fixed crash when exiting application from credentials page and returning to it.

Try the ad-supported version which has all features with the only one restriction that it lets you sync at a max 200 unread and 50 starred articles. The full version costs 1.99$ and supports up to 1000 unread or starred articles.

For suggestions, bug reports or other feedback, please feel free to contact us: [email protected]

Twitter: @FourSpotProject

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Introducing NewsSpot, a Google Reader client

November 12, 2011 | By FourSpotProject

Sync your articles as quick as a wink, store text and images for offline reading and search your articles in a gorgeous metro style way.

This is NewsSpot, a full-featured Google Reader client for Windows Phone: Its advanced sync-engine delivers a two-way sync for your unread and starred articles, which only syncs what needs to be synced. Already stored hundreds of starred articles? NewsSpot will download them once and never again. It caches articles as well as images for later offline reading.

Ever wanted to search your starred articles? Ever been interested in a specific topic of your reading-list? No problem with NewsSpot. Just tap the search button and enter your keywords, it will instantly filter your current list to what you’ve searched.

Together with Windows Phone Mango, NewsSpot now offers live tiles and toast notifications. For example, you can pin secondary live tiles to your start screen showing the count of your folders. Of course, live tiles can be updated per background task.

Other features include:

Bookmark your article in Instapaper or ReadItLater or send a link per Email
Mango only: share your article via Twitter, Facebook, Windows Live etc.
Mango only: benefit from compressed web communication and save up to 80% of your data plan
Open YouTube or Marketplace links from within the application
Read articles in full or mobilized view, supported by Google or Instapaper

There is an add-supported version which has all features with the sole restriction that it lets you sync at a max 200 unread and 50 starred articles. The full version costs 1,99$ and supports up to 1000 unread or starred.

For suggestions, bug reports or other feedback, please feel free to contact us:

[email protected]

Twitter: @FourSpotProject

You can find a short introductory video after the break.

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