First the bad news--
"We launched Google Reader in 2005 in an effort to make it easy for people to discover and keep tabs on their favorite websites. While the product has a loyal following, over the years usage has declined. So, on July 1, 2013, we will retire Google Reader. Users and developers interested in RSS alternatives can export their data, including their subscriptions, with Google Takeout over the course of the next four months. (source: Google)"
and there are "workarounds"--
Google Reader is dying, but we have five worthy alternatives | iPhone Atlas - CNET Reviews: " . . . Plugged-in types won't want to miss a beat once Google Reader sees its sunset, so getting familiar with these alternatives now could be key. Ideally, an RSS Reader should be available on both mobile devices and desktop machines, so we tried our best to focus on these types of services. That said, we also thought it important to mention a couple of services (at the bottom) that are only available on
Android and iOS, simply because we know that they're viable alternatives, and more people than ever are reading on mobile devices these days anyway. Finally, when you're ready to make the jump, be sure to check out
The Data Liberation Front's primer on exporting your Reader data using Google Takeout. Feedly (free)
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