Reeder Gets Updated to Sync RSS Feeds in the Background

Reeder, a popular RSS reader for the iPhone, has been updated with iOS 4 support which enables background sync.

Features:
- Syncs with Google Reader
- Browse by feed or folders
- Manage starred items, notes
- Support for shared items and friends' shared items
- Mark as unread
- Image caching
- State saving
- Slider control for list entries:
- slide to right to toggle read/unread
- slide to left to toggle starred/unstarred
- Option to order by oldest first (for unread items)
- Sync status bar: tap to minimize, tap the sync icon to maximize

Services:
- Send to Instapaper or ReadItLater
- Save to Delicious* or Pinbard
- Post to Twitter
- In-app email for sharing articles
- Instapaper and Google Mobilizer
- Open with Safari
- Copy Link

What's New In This Version:
- Task completion: Sync in background (iOS4)
- New setting: Open folders per default as list of feeds or articles (see Settings.app: Reeder)

Fixes:
- Sync status bar (iOS4)
- Graphical glitches (iOS4)
- Possible crash on start (the app would never load, just show the default background)

Note: Another update for iOS4 (with retina display support) is coming soon.

You can purchase Reeder from the App Store for $2.99.

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