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RSS reader for iPhone with text-to-speech support?
I have been using gReader for Android for a long time. Now, I would like to switch to iPhone and I need a replacement for this app. Is there any RSS reader for iPhone that converts text-to-speech?
I have been using gReader for Android for a long time. Now, I would like to switch to iPhone and I need a replacement for this app.
Is there any RSS reader for iPhone that converts text-to-speech?
biotech
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Aug 30, 2018, 06:42 PM
• Last activity: Jul 9, 2024, 08:58 AM
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Live news feed for iPad?
I have been leaving my iPad plugged into my dock and just keeping the Remote app running to display the album art. Which leaves me wondering, is there some sort of 'live news feed' app that I can get for my iPad just to display my rss feeds in a glanceable manner which will automatically update my r...
I have been leaving my iPad plugged into my dock and just keeping the Remote app running to display the album art.
Which leaves me wondering, is there some sort of 'live news feed' app that I can get for my iPad just to display my rss feeds in a glanceable manner which will automatically update my rss feed?
Josh Hunt
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Apr 29, 2011, 03:35 AM
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Vienna: Command-W does not normally work
Hi I use [Vienna][1] as my RSS reader. I noticed that closing it without quitting it (that is, using Command-W rather than Command-Q), does not work most of the times. If I quit Vienna and reopen it, Command-W works for a bit, then it stops working for reasons unknown. How do I debug this? I am on V...
Hi I use Vienna as my RSS reader. I noticed that closing it without quitting it (that is, using Command-W rather than Command-Q), does not work most of the times. If I quit Vienna and reopen it, Command-W works for a bit, then it stops working for reasons unknown. How do I debug this?
I am on Ventura 13.0.1, but I had this problem in Monterey as well.
user1256923
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Nov 21, 2022, 08:41 AM
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Alternatives to Safari for RSS?
The 3rd party RSS Feed alternatives to Safari that *I've* found are cumbersome...in my opinion. Any simple, and good looking ones out there? (using [NetNewsWire][1] and it looks/feels bloated). Perhaps there's a Safari Extension? [1]: http://netnewswireapp.com
The 3rd party RSS Feed alternatives to Safari that *I've* found are cumbersome...in my opinion. Any simple, and good looking ones out there? (using NetNewsWire and it looks/feels bloated). Perhaps there's a Safari Extension?
Meltemi
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Nov 16, 2012, 05:24 PM
• Last activity: May 18, 2022, 07:58 AM
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How to access local webpage from another host in the same network?
I'm trying to access RSS feeds hosted on my Mac from another computer in the same network. The IP-address of the Mac is 192.168.228.84, the port the server uses is 8080. I can access the page locally, but the Windows PC can't access it, instead it's saying ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED. How would I fix thi...
I'm trying to access RSS feeds hosted on my Mac from another computer in the same network.
The IP-address of the Mac is 192.168.228.84, the port the server uses is 8080.
I can access the page locally, but the Windows PC can't access it, instead it's saying ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED.
How would I fix this?
2br-2b
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Feb 23, 2020, 11:07 PM
• Last activity: May 7, 2021, 04:53 PM
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Podcasts connect "Can't parse your feed"
I'm trying to submit a podcast to Podcasts Connect and I get the error > Can’t parse your feed. With a status of >Failed Validation [This](http://superculpodcast.com/RSS) is my feed. I've used multiple rss validators (Here's the list) * [Podba.se](https://podba.se/validate/?url=http://superculpodcas...
I'm trying to submit a podcast to Podcasts Connect and I get the error
> Can’t parse your feed.
With a status of
>Failed Validation
[This](http://superculpodcast.com/RSS) is my feed. I've used multiple rss validators (Here's the list)
* [Podba.se](https://podba.se/validate/?url=http://superculpodcast.com/RSS)
* [Castfeed validator](https://castfeedvalidator.com/?url=http://superculpodcast.com/RSS)
* [W3C rss validator](https://validator.w3.org/feed/)
Among others. Every validator says that my rss is good or has nothing bigger than a few warnings, but whenever the Apple validator at Podcasts Connect gives this error I mentioned saying it cant parse the feed, but not any further description. Any Idea of what could my problem be or where is my mistake?
UPDATE: Just as a test I tried to submit it to Spotify and it didn't worked.
Adan Sandoval
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Apr 12, 2021, 08:59 PM
• Last activity: Apr 13, 2021, 04:03 PM
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How do I find a RSS URL for a podcast in the Apple Podcasts directory?
I have both a Mac (macOS Catalina) and an iPhone (iOS 13.5.1). When I find a podcast in the Apple Podcasts directory I'd like to be able to subscribe to that podcast in any RSS reader, which requires having the RSS URL. Since, not all "podcatchers" have complete/up-to-date directories, having the UR...
I have both a Mac (macOS Catalina) and an iPhone (iOS 13.5.1). When I find a podcast in the Apple Podcasts directory I'd like to be able to subscribe to that podcast in any RSS reader, which requires having the RSS URL. Since, not all "podcatchers" have complete/up-to-date directories, having the URL of the actual feed would make it easy to subscribe to any particular podcast.
Given that having an RSS feed is a requirement for a podcast being listed in the Apple Podcasts directory, there must be some way to find the RSS URL.
scottmacs
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Jul 8, 2020, 04:17 PM
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Looking to ease workflow between RSS reader and Google Plus on iPad
I'm a Google user, have been for years. I've got a well established set of feeds in my Google Reader account. I am also a Google Plus user. I would like to have an easy workflow to go from reading things in Google Reader on the iPad to sharing them on Google Plus. I don't see that happening with the...
I'm a Google user, have been for years. I've got a well established set of feeds in my Google Reader account. I am also a Google Plus user.
I would like to have an easy workflow to go from reading things in Google Reader on the iPad to sharing them on Google Plus. I don't see that happening with the Google Mobile interfaces presented on the iPad, so I come to you, the apple community, to ask if you've got a workflow figured out.
I am willing to entertain an alternate RSS reader than Google Reader.
I would like to view my RSS feeds on the iPad, and when I see something interesting, share it to Google Plus circles. Any thoughts?
Thanks!
jsf
(41 rep)
Jul 26, 2011, 01:57 AM
• Last activity: Jul 19, 2018, 03:30 PM
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iOS RSS reader App for offline browsing?
I am looking for an iOS app (iPhone and/or iPad) that lets me store read articles permanently for easy offline browsing. I have tried a bunch of the ones out there, but somehow they just don't work.
I am looking for an iOS app (iPhone and/or iPad) that lets me store read articles permanently for easy offline browsing.
I have tried a bunch of the ones out there, but somehow they just don't work.
Abhic
(185 rep)
Mar 3, 2011, 10:42 PM
• Last activity: Jun 20, 2018, 05:21 PM
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RSS readers and malware
I recently had an issue where [some RSS feeds were causing my IT department to think my MBP was infected by ransomware](https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/293603/identify-why-i-get-a-connection-to-ransomware-server) and was connecting to a ransomware server. Ransomware/malware can be 'caught'...
I recently had an issue where [some RSS feeds were causing my IT department to think my MBP was infected by ransomware](https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/293603/identify-why-i-get-a-connection-to-ransomware-server) and was connecting to a ransomware server.
Ransomware/malware can be 'caught' just by visiting a compromised website so one would like to think RSS readers, mine is Vienna , block the execution of all code in the pages they load. Is that so? [My discussion on Vienna's GitHub page](https://github.com/ViennaRSS/vienna-rss/issues/975) was far less than satisfactory on the matter.
So two things. The first is to bring this issue to people -- I had no idea my RSS reader could be a potential source of exposure to malware. RSS readers offer convenience, but apparently I need now to balance that convenience with the potential risks associated with malware. I believe not many people are thinking of this issue and they might benefit from being aware of it.
Two, is there a way of sandboxing a RSS reader (ideally in the most complete way), so that it cannot be a source of malware? is disabling JavaScript and plugins in the RSS browser enough (not really clear what plugins the internal browser has to start with...)?
user1256923
(3642 rep)
Aug 14, 2017, 08:51 AM
• Last activity: May 25, 2018, 12:09 AM
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How do I view RSS feed data?
I have an RSS source link: https://www.zhihu.com/rss and I want to have a look at its data, so I type the link in the browser (Safari), but I get the error below: [![enter image description here][1]][1] > **No RSS reader is installed.** > > Safari can't open "feed:https://www.zhihu.com/rss" because...
I have an RSS source link: https://www.zhihu.com/rss
and I want to have a look at its data, so I type the link in the browser (Safari), but I get the error below:
> **No RSS reader is installed.**
>
> Safari can't open "feed:https://www.zhihu.com/rss " because Safari can't display RSS feeds. You can search the Mac App Store for an RSS app.
How can I have a look at its feed data? I know the data is in an XML-like format, but I don't know how to take a look at it.
> **No RSS reader is installed.**
>
> Safari can't open "feed:https://www.zhihu.com/rss " because Safari can't display RSS feeds. You can search the Mac App Store for an RSS app.
How can I have a look at its feed data? I know the data is in an XML-like format, but I don't know how to take a look at it.
aircraft
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Jan 14, 2018, 10:45 AM
• Last activity: Jan 15, 2018, 03:56 AM
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What happened to Shared Links in Safari 11.0
Apparently "[Shared Links][1]" no longer works in Safari 11.0 - see e.g. http://www.openradar.me/33142258 though I only saw this today for the first time when Apple pulled a Microsoft and auto-updated Safari (apparently, anyway). See this picture for how it looks now - there should be three tabs on...
Apparently "Shared Links " no longer works in Safari 11.0 - see e.g. http://www.openradar.me/33142258 though I only saw this today for the first time when Apple pulled a Microsoft and auto-updated Safari (apparently, anyway). See this picture for how it looks now - there should be three tabs on the far left.
Any notions on what happened here? I assume there is a plist I can search through to at least see whether it just lost all my RSS feeds, that would be helpful, though if someone has a hack that would be better.
(Yes, I have attempted to use other free RSS readers, but they don't integrate as well with ordinary web browsing as this by a long shot.)
Any notions on what happened here? I assume there is a plist I can search through to at least see whether it just lost all my RSS feeds, that would be helpful, though if someone has a hack that would be better.
(Yes, I have attempted to use other free RSS readers, but they don't integrate as well with ordinary web browsing as this by a long shot.)
kcrisman
(133 rep)
Sep 21, 2017, 08:48 PM
• Last activity: Sep 25, 2017, 10:52 PM
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Native Google Reader clients for OS X?
Are there any good Google Reader clients for OS X?
Are there any good Google Reader clients for OS X?
Sheehan Alam
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Sep 29, 2010, 05:43 AM
• Last activity: Sep 23, 2017, 03:05 PM
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Import RSS into iCal
I have an online calendar in an RSS-format. Is is possible to import it into iCal and will it be kept synced automatically? An example of such a calendar is: [RSS-Calendar][1] [1]: http://www.rss.sd23.bc.ca/_LAYOUTS/15/listfeed.aspx?List=7f32ae93-127a-4c24-9a12-b69de69eaf9c
I have an online calendar in an RSS-format. Is is possible to import it into iCal and will it be kept synced automatically?
An example of such a calendar is: RSS-Calendar
user131572
Jun 11, 2015, 09:43 PM
• Last activity: Apr 22, 2017, 11:15 AM
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Free RSS reader client for Mac with new post notification?
Is there any free RSS reader client for Mac that can give me a notification if there are new posts to read?
Is there any free RSS reader client for Mac that can give me a notification if there are new posts to read?
Saurabh
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Feb 25, 2011, 06:48 AM
• Last activity: Mar 8, 2017, 05:36 PM
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Is there a Mac RSS reader which shows unreads in the dock menu
I've been a user of NetNewsWire as my RSS reader for god knows how long... it must be over ten years. Alas when it changed hands the new developer removed my favourite feature - showing the unread articles in a hierarchical menu in the dock. That feature allows the user to very quickly scan the unre...
I've been a user of NetNewsWire as my RSS reader for god knows how long... it must be over ten years. Alas when it changed hands the new developer removed my favourite feature - showing the unread articles in a hierarchical menu in the dock. That feature allows the user to very quickly scan the unreads, especially if you have your feeds arranged into many folders/topics.
I have become addicted to this feature - so much so that I'm still using NNW version 3. I would like to move to a new RSS reader that will continue to be maintained and has sync features so that I can use an RSS reader on my iPad.
However - the new application must have the dock menu feature. I cannot find such an app. Does anyone know if such an app exists?
Thanks.
I have become addicted to this feature - so much so that I'm still using NNW version 3. I would like to move to a new RSS reader that will continue to be maintained and has sync features so that I can use an RSS reader on my iPad.
However - the new application must have the dock menu feature. I cannot find such an app. Does anyone know if such an app exists?
Thanks.
Diggory
(808 rep)
Feb 9, 2017, 10:01 AM
• Last activity: Feb 9, 2017, 02:04 PM
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Reeder (RSS App from App Store) uses 60 GB of disk space. How do I clean this up?
> pwd /Users/seline/Library/Containers/com.reederapp.rkit2.mac/Data/Library/Application Support/Reeder/rkit > du -sh * | gsort -h 8.0K rkit-edit.db 28K rkit-edit.db-wal 32K rkit-data.db-shm 32K rkit-edit.db-shm 32K rkit.db-shm 1000K icons 55M rkit.db 69M rkit-data.db 19G rkit-data.db-wal 37G rkit.db...
> pwd
/Users/seline/Library/Containers/com.reederapp.rkit2.mac/Data/Library/Application Support/Reeder/rkit
> du -sh * | gsort -h
8.0K rkit-edit.db
28K rkit-edit.db-wal
32K rkit-data.db-shm
32K rkit-edit.db-shm
32K rkit.db-shm
1000K icons
55M rkit.db
69M rkit-data.db
19G rkit-data.db-wal
37G rkit.db-wal
> du -sh .
58G .
> pwd
/Users/seline/Library/Containers/com.reederapp.rkit2.mac/Data
I subscribe to about 200 feeds, lots of Imgur feeds with pictures and videos.
Is this behavior normal? How do I clean this up?
Sybil
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Jan 31, 2016, 05:34 PM
• Last activity: Feb 1, 2016, 01:44 AM
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Best app to read rss feed in real time
Could someone help to find best free / paid Mac OS or iOS (or both) app for reading rss feed in real time? I want the recent posts to appear at the top of screen with time, date and source. Also it should be minimalistic and functional design, ability to search and filter with key words. Any suggest...
Could someone help to find best free / paid Mac OS or iOS (or both) app for reading rss feed in real time? I want the recent posts to appear at the top of screen with time, date and source. Also it should be minimalistic and functional design, ability to search and filter with key words. Any suggestions?
Alexander Yakovlev
(101 rep)
Oct 15, 2015, 06:57 AM
• Last activity: Oct 15, 2015, 05:17 PM
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IOS 6 opens RSS feeds in Podcast app - how do I prevent this?
When I click on an RSS feed link in Safari in iOS, instead of opening the RSS page it opens the podcast app, which is not helpful and very annoying. Is there a way to disable this automatic redirect to the podcast app?
When I click on an RSS feed link in Safari in iOS, instead of opening the RSS page it opens the podcast app, which is not helpful and very annoying. Is there a way to disable this automatic redirect to the podcast app?
reductionist
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May 19, 2013, 03:43 PM
• Last activity: Apr 30, 2015, 11:33 AM
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Reading RSS feeds in native iOS 8
If I click an RSS feed in Safari on iOS 8, ie. from [this page][1], the Podcast app is mysteriously opened, showing the feed as if it were a Podcast. The feed cannot be read however. I would expect the feed to open in Safari itself, since it has the same "Shared Links" section as Safari on OS X. But...
If I click an RSS feed in Safari on iOS 8, ie. from this page , the Podcast app is mysteriously opened, showing the feed as if it were a Podcast. The feed cannot be read however.
I would expect the feed to open in Safari itself, since it has the same "Shared Links" section as Safari on OS X. But there seems to be no way to use this section for reading RSS feeds.
I can't even delete the Podcast app either, as it seems to be an integrated part of iOS now.
So how can I read RSS feeds using native iOS functionality (save from installing a third party RSS reader)?
forthrin
(2681 rep)
Feb 15, 2015, 07:57 AM
• Last activity: Feb 15, 2015, 08:13 AM
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