RSS feeds are a popular way for smartphone users to keep up to date with information that is relevant to them
. The internet is full of news stories about a variety of subjects from technology news to information on your favourite football teams. The new Google Reader application is a simple way of keeping up to date on devices like the HTC One X but the format of the software is not the most visually appealing. The new Pulse application offers a brand new way of reading your RSS feeds and boasts an eye catching user interface.
In terms of functionality the Pulse application for the HTC One X does not offer much more than a number of similar applications that are available. What Pulse does do however is deliver your favourite websites and news stories in a visually stunning format which is what gives it the edge over rival software. Pulse aims to deliver a unique experience by presenting your stories on a mosaic style screen. This comprises of a number of thumbnail images with a small title highlighting what the story is about. When you spot a story that you would like to read simply tap on the image and you can read the story in a simple format that looks as though it has been lifted straight from a printed page. If you find that you are running short of time and cannot read the story in full you have the option to save it and revisit the page at a time that is convenient to you.
Another really appealing aspect of this new HTC One X application is how it links with a number of other leading applications and software programs. A great example of this is the way the application interacts with Evernote. Pulse can synchronise with this software which means that users can then view the article on their mobile device or home computer by accessing their Evernote account. Social networking also plays a big part in the appeal of this exciting new software. If the user reads a story that they feel may be of interest to their friends and colleagues it can easily be shared on sites such as Facebook and Twitter. The one negative aspect of Pulse is that much of the news content is US based and UK stories are a little limited. As the popularity of the service grows however we can expect a much wider range of news that caters for users from across the globe.
Pulse is definitely the most impressive application for news coverage that we have encountered on the HTC One X. The beautiful interfaces gives the software an instant advantage over its rivals and all stories are presented in a simple manner that makes them easy to read and digest.