7/23/2009 01:55:00 PM
Posted by Mihai Parparita, Software Engineer
Reader's mobile interface for smartphones (iPhones, Android-based devices, and the Palm Pre) is a handy way to keep up with your subscriptions on the go. We realized that we've never officially talked about the settings page for the mobile interface, so here's a quick rundown of the ways in which you can customize your Reader experience to suit your tastes (on your phone, you can find this page by looking for the "Settings" link at the bottom of the screen).
- Start page: Choose which folder or view you'd like to see when you first log in.
- Link reformatting: Though smartphone browsers can generally render any webpage well, you may still want to reformat webpage (removing most styles and compressing images) if you're on a low-bandwidth connection.
- Links in new window: By default Reader will open links in new windows, but if you prefer you can open them in the same window, replacing Reader.
- Items per page:New! Reader normally displays 15 items at a time, but if you have a fast connection or if wish to blast through more items at a time, you can choose to display even more.
We got the idea for the last setting from a blog post, so please keep the feedback coming, whether via blogs, our help group, Twitter or Get Satisfaction.
P.S. Speaking of settings, we've added a checkbox that those of you that are not big fans of liking may appreciate.