Substack, a platform that started as a newsletter publishing service, is now also an RSS client. The company announced a new alternative to the defunct Google Readerin which users will be able to read the most relevant publications and news from their favorite sites, from the new site.
In particular, the new Substack website brings together two of the main features offered by the company. One side, access to various newsletters to which users have subscribed through the platform itself.
On the other hand, new RSS reader. Those who wish can add new news sources through the “Add RSS Feed” button that appears on the side. Also, they don’t have to be attached to the substack; also you can add third-party RSS feeds.
Substack’s new RSS client is perfect for Google Reader lovers
While Substack’s new RSS reader is a clear direct alternative to Feedly as they compete in the same area, the San Francisco-based company’s goal is to attract those users who are more familiar with the RSS client that Google ended up shutting down. And these are some of the features and functions of your new newsreader, they are very similar to those available in Google Reader.
For example, you can do various actions using keyboard commands, for example, press the letter E to archive a post, S to save it for later, or L to like a post. There is also a side menu which allows you to access different tabs and categories, search engine and options activate dark mode.
New Substack RSS client also It is compatible with the mobile app that the firm offers for iOS.. All content added online, including third-party posts, will automatically sync with the app. So far, yes, the user has the same account active. The company behind Substack is also working on an Android app, which is coming soon.
Source: Hiper Textual
