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Feedly is an RSS reader application for various Web Browsers as well as iOS and Android (operating system) devices that compiles news feeds from a variety of online sources for the user to customize and share with others. First Released by DevHD in 2008, Feedly has met with mostly positive reviews.

History
In November, 2006, Edwin Khodabakchian co-founded DevHD. The company seeks to create a platform that uses RSS feeds, online storage, and social media integration to connect users with the information they find interesting. DevHD’s first project, "Streets," which aggregates updates from a variety of online sources is the basis of "Feedly." Feedly, which was optimized for RSS feeds, was first released on June 15, 2008. Originally called "Feeddo," Feedly was first released as a web extension before moving onto mobile platforms.

Web Browser Applications
There is an extension available for numerous web browsers including Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. Feedly integrates into the web browser, appearing as a click-able icon that redirects the user to their Feedly Page, where all of the news feeds are found. The browser extension touts a minimalistic, yet customizable interface that is stylized as an actual magazine. The user can also customize the content aggregated by Feedly to include their own personal preference of RSS feeds. The interface itself can be altered based on layout, colour, and categorization of articles based on sources, likes, and those referred to by other users. Any article can then be shared using E-mail, Facebook, Google+, Twitter, Tumblr, and a variety of other services.

Android/iOS App
The Feedly mobile application is available for iPhone, iPad, and Android OS devices. All versions of the app run on Streets (DevHD's other project), which allows for the application to run on the same code for all devices. Running the same code across multiple platforms lets the developers release updates faster because they are only working with one version. Like its web counterpart, the mobile application employs a minimalistic interface that imitates a magazine spread. However, unlike the browser extension, the Feedly app cannot load an entire article. Instead, it will present a summary, and a link to the actual article. The mobile application acts as a browser on its own, so any redirects happen inside the app itself, as opposed to opening a separate internet browser. Additionally, the application adapts to the user, and will recommend posts based on what the user has read or shared in the past.

Reception
Feedly has received mostly positive reviews. Many have given praise to its minimalist design and personalized interface. . However, some have found the service relies too heavily on its minimalist approach, while others have stated that the degree of customization can be overwhelming for first time users. DevHD has been quick to make adjustments based on feedback, such as integrating a landscape view for the mobile application, but there have been reports of bugs and a small amount of lag in between button presses on the mobile application.