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by hospadam 4849 days ago
I really like the app so far. A few feature ideas - adding a preference to load the story or comments first. That might fit in a bit better with some people's workflows of looking at the comments first.

Also - I found myself wanting some "read/unread" feature of the story column. I'd love to know if I've already seen a story or not.

Keep up the good work. I assume you plan to sell this on the App Store?

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Thank you :)

Seeing the comments first is a popular request so Ill try todo that one soon.

Grant Paul (of the newsyc iOS app) and I were discussing making all the read/unread state work via iCloud so the iOS and Mac apps sync up nicely but we haven't agreed on it just yet.

Yes, I am planning to sell this on the AppStore when its in a state I'm happy with. I'm thinking of making it free and make Readability/Instapaper/etc functionality an In App Purchace.

I think you're on to something there. I've always thought apps that are enhancement experiences of websites that are free struggle to stand on their own. I think a free app supported by in app purchases of features the website can't match is spot on. Keep up the good work!
EDIT: just pushed a update that allows you to view comments first. Check for updates via the Application menu or by restarting the app.