The third version of Reeder for Mac is on its way, and will be a free update to existing users of Reeder.

Reeder relaunched last year, completely retooled to work with multiple RSS services following the Google Reader shutdown. While Reeder 3 seems to be keeping the app’s functionality intact, there are some tweaks to the design, including things like transparency in OS X Yosemite, according to the developer:

Currently working on Reeder 3 (free update). Still needs some work, no ETA yet. pic.twitter.com/JNWtRaWlmu

— Reeder (@reederapp) April 3, 2015

There aren’t many other details about the app at this time. Aside from the transparent sidebar, Reeder 3 seems to sport a redesigned tool bar that integrates itself more with the theme begin used in the app.

Reeder for Mac currently supports accounts from several services, including Feedly, Feedwrangler, and Newsblur. While you wait for Reeder 3, you can grab the current version of the app from the App Store right now.

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Source: Reeder (Twitter)

Google Wallet has scored an update today that makes it a bit easier to keep track of your purchases with the addition of a search tool and maps showing the location of each transaction.

Besides being able to more easily track down old transactions, the obvious advantage with these changes is to more easily keep track of potential unauthorized purchases. If you’re checking out a receipt from a tap-and-pay transaction, you’ll now see a Google Maps widget showing the exact location of the purchase.

New to smartphones? Just want a sneak peek at what to expect? Here’s how to set up your new HTC One M9.

If you’re a smartphone veteran, setting up a new phone is like putting on pair of shoes. Or socks. Or anything you do over and over. But if you’re new to smartphones, or new to HTC smartphones, or just want a detailed look at what you’ll be agreeing to when you turn on the HTC One M9 for the first time, this post is for you.

Here’s a quick walkthrough of the basic setup process for the M9. It’ll vary a little as carrier get their hands on things, but this will give you the broad strokes.

Apple has updated the Apple Watch section of its website today with guided video tours of the wearable’s various functions.

The main video on the page serves as an introduction to the Apple Watch, showing off how the device works and what it can do. Additionally, there are a few other videos available that go over specific features in more detail, such as messages, watch faces, and digital touch. Though there are only four videos available for viewing at the moment, there are listings labeled as “coming soon” for a number of other features, including Apple Pay, Siri, Music, Maps, Activity, and Workout.

At the time of this writing, the videos are only available to watch through Apple’s site, though, as with previous Apple videos, we expect they’ll be uploaded to YouTube in short order.

The walkthrough videos come at a good time, as the Apple Watch is set to go up for pre-order in a week’s time on April 10 at 12:01 a.m. PDT. If you’re anxious to get a bit more hyped ahead of the pre-order date, you can visit Apple’s site and watch the videos from the source link below.

Source: Apple

We covered both autism awareness month and the iPad five years later over the last couple of days, but now it’s time to look at what the two can accomplish together.

Shannon Des Roches Rosa’s son Leo, now fifteen years old, has been using an iPad since shortly after it launched in 2010. Over the last five years, both Leo’s usage of the iPad, and Rosa’s understanding of it, have evolved. From Rosa’s blog:

I now understand that it isn’t just his iPad’s icon- rather than text-based interface that makes it Leo-friendly; it’s also its simplified, consistent grid app layout, which allows Leo to rely on motor planning as well as visuals. That motor predictability is a crucial factor for an autistic dude whose body doesn’t always do what he wants it to do.

And iPads don’t just allow Leo to make his own choices; they allow him to make choices at his own pace.

Consistency is feature for any user, but for accessibility, it can be a major feature. It makes the device predictable, and that reduces stress and amplifies usability.

Rosa’s bullish on the future as well:

I think things are only going to get better for autistic people like Leo when it comes to the ways in which apps and iPads affect their quality of life. Autistic people themselves are making apps Leo enjoy, and more app developers are prioritizing autistic interests and overlooked needs. I look forward to writing another post about more amazing developments, five years from now — or maybe even reading a post put together by Leo himself, using an AAC app.

If this doesn’t help people understand the empowering nature of the iPad, then I don’t know how else to help them. It’s just such terrific stuff.

Our journey through the new crop of Android phones — specifically the Galaxy S6 and HTC One M9 — continues today, now that devices are shipping. Plus, you can now (relatively) easily run Android apps in Chrome thanks to ARC Welder, we’re about to unleash Jerry and Russell on Washington, D.C., for the Big Android Meat and Greet, and we’ll answer more of your questions live!

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