Flipboard 2.0 for iOS is out now

Flipboard 2.0 for iOS is now available. As of this post, Android version is still at version 1.9.27.381.

What’s New in Version 2.0

  • ★ You can now collect and save content into your own magazines, tap the new “+” button to get started.
  • ★ Your magazines are public, but can be made private (viewable only to you).
  • ★ Use the new bookmarklet to add items to your magazines from your browser.
  • ★ Get Flipboard notifications when people like, comment or subscribe to your magazines.
  • ★ Easily email or share magazines to Facebook, Twitter, G+, etc
  • ✓ Search is now front and center on your Flipboard, with new improved results.
  • ✓ Faster page-loading and faster flipping performance.
  • ★ Personalized recommendations for more to add to your Flipboard.

I use Flipboard mainly in conjunction with Google Reader. I don’t know if I would still use Flipbard when Google Reader is shut down on July 1, 2013.

Flipboard 2.0 Update iOS

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Flickr App now supports Hashtags

Flickr App for iOS now support Hashtags.

What’s New in Version 2.11.820

  • Hashtags! Add a hashtag in your photo’s title or description, tap on the hashtag and instantly see all photos with that hashtag.
  • #FlickrFriday: Add #FlickrFriday to your photo and instantly participate in Flickr’s weekly photo challenge. Details and the weekly theme here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/flickrfriday/
  • Bug fixes

Everyone loves hashtags! Even Facebook is reportedly working to support hashtags.

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