Google Reader
Google Reader is a discontinued RSS/Atom feed aggregator operated by Google. It was created in early 2005 by Google engineer Chris Wetherell and launched on October 7, 2005, through Google Labs.[1] Google Reader grew in popularity to support a number of programs which used it as a platform for serving news and information to users. Google shut down Google Reader on July 1, 2013, citing declining use.[2][3]
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Reader's interface evolved several times from an early version, described by a Google designer who helped work on the revision as a "river" of news,[20] to various experiences optimized for a wide range of devices, from browsers to the Wii video game console.[21]
In late 2008, Google Reader had a significant upgrade to its user experience and design. Led by Google designer Jenna Bilotta, the interface now included a cleaner visual style, collapsible navigation, "Friends" navigation, the ability to hide unread counts, and feed bundles.[22]
Some of the features of Google Reader in 2013 were:
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