Google will pull the plug on its Google Reader service today (July 1). The web giant announced in March that it was discontinuing the RSS platform as part of a strategy to streamline its product range. Google Reader screenshot "We know Reader has a devoted following who will be very sad to see it go. We're sad too," said Google in a blog post. "There are two simple reasons for this - usage of Google Reader has declined, and as a company we're pouring all of our energy into fewer products. We think that kind of focus will make for a better user experience." A petition to keep Google Reader alive sprung up in the wake of the announcement, but failed to save the service despite amassing more...
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