Google Reader UI Redesigned Google Reader finally gets it’s much needed facelift and what a difference it makes. The changes comes as part of Google’s recent move to focus it’s attention on updating it’s apps for better usability by keeping elements well-spaced, providing simple navigation and displaying information clearly with less chrome.Things that have been changed or added The default home view shows a list of new unread posts The default home view now shows a right column displaying recently starred, recently kept unread and recently read posts Elements such as buttons, markers and the scrollbar have been updated with the new design Ability to natively +1 a post and share to Google+ Trends tab now displays statistical data on usage (you can also view individual stats for a subscription by navigating to the arrow and clicking ‘view details and statistics’)  A shadow appears when gradually scrolling through the navigation pane Most users spend countless time in Google Reader consuming content so it is only right that the experience they have is pleasurable and not painful.

Google Reader UI Redesigned

Google Reader finally gets it’s much needed facelift and what a difference it makes. The changes comes as part of Google’s recent move to focus it’s attention on updating it’s apps for better usability by keeping elements well-spaced, providing simple navigation and displaying information clearly with less chrome.

Things that have been changed or added

  • The default home view shows a list of new unread posts
  • The default home view now shows a right column displaying recently starred, recently kept unread and recently read posts
  • Elements such as buttons, markers and the scrollbar have been updated with the new design
  • Ability to natively +1 a post and share to Google+
  • Trends tab now displays statistical data on usage (you can also view individual stats for a subscription by navigating to the arrow and clicking ‘view details and statistics’) 
  • A shadow appears when gradually scrolling through the navigation pane

Most users spend countless time in Google Reader consuming content so it is only right that the experience they have is pleasurable and not painful.

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