What is an RSS Newsreader?
A Really Simple Syndication (RSS) newsreader is a small application for subscribing to website RSS feeds for real-time updates of blogs, newsletters, and Web news. The RSS newsreader is also referred to as an aggregator. If your pleasure is getting instant Web updates from your favorite online sources, an RSS newsreader will keep you informed in less time than it takes to flip open your phone or check your email. Many websites now offer RSS as a grassroots form of syndication. These websites feature an RSS button, which can be one of several designs. Once a user has an RSS newsreader installed, all he or she has to do is click on the RSS button to subscribe to the feed from that website. The RSS newsreader does the rest. RSS newsreaders vary in ease of use and functionality. Some newsreaders incorporate email, podcast features, and even User Network (USENET) news. An RSS newsreader can also import RSS feeds from Outline Processing Markup Language (OPML) files or other RSS newsreaders.