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Aug 4, 2024, 5:53:29 AM8/4/24

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Flipboard is released for Windows 8: A new way to read your favorite content

Flipboard, the popular app that aggregates content from social media, websites and other services into a beautiful magazine format, is now available for Windows 8.1 devices. Flipboard is not just a port of the iPad version, but a native app that takes advantage of the features and gestures of Windows 8.1.

In this article, we will explore what Flipboard can do for you on your Windows 8.1 device, and how you can customize it to suit your interests and preferences.

What is Flipboard?

Flipboard is an app that lets you create your own personalized magazines by selecting topics, sources and people that you want to follow. You can also browse through curated magazines from Flipboard's editors and other users, covering categories like news, tech, sports, design, photography and more.

Flipboard presents the content in a stunning layout that mimics a real magazine, with flipping pages and eye-catching images. You can tap on any article to read it in full, or flip to the next page to see more stories. You can also share, like, comment and flip articles into your own magazines.

How to use Flipboard on Windows 8.1?

To use Flipboard on Windows 8.1, you need to download it from the Windows Store for free. Once you launch the app, you will see the cover screen with the Flipboard logo. Flip forward and you will be asked to select the categories and sources that you are interested in. You can also sign in with your Facebook or Twitter account to see your social feeds on Flipboard.

After you set up your account, you will see your home screen with all the magazines and sections that you have subscribed to. You can swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access actions like subscribe, refresh, edit, flip it and more. Swiping down from the top will bring up modules like contributors, people also read or more for you within a section.

You can also pin any Flipboard magazine or section to your Windows Start screen for quick access. The pinned tiles will update with the latest content from Flipboard. You can also use the split screen and resized window modes to use Flipboard on one side of the screen while having another app open on the other side.

How to customize Flipboard on Windows 8.1?

One of the best features of Flipboard is that you can create your own magazines by flipping articles from any source into them. To do this, you need to tap on the plus icon at the bottom right corner of any article and choose a magazine name or select an existing one. You can also add a description and a cover image for your magazine.

You can edit your magazines by swiping up from the bottom of the screen and tapping on edit. You can change the name, description, cover image and privacy settings of your magazine. You can also delete or reorder articles within your magazine.

You can discover more content by tapping on the discover tab at the top of the home screen. This will open the content guide with recommended reading across various categories. You can also search for any topic or source using the search icon at the top right corner of the app.

Why should you use Flipboard on Windows 8.1?

Flipboard is a great app for anyone who loves reading and discovering new content on their Windows 8.1 device. It offers a unique and beautiful way to browse through your favorite topics and sources in a magazine format. It also lets you create your own magazines and share them with others.

Flipboard is not just an app for reading, but also for creating and curating content that matters to you. It is a platform where you can express yourself and connect with others who share your interests.

If you are looking for a new way to read your favorite content on Windows 8.1, give Flipboard a try today!