Flipboard updated to let users create their own magazines

Flipboard is not meant for reading anymore. Using updated version of Flipboard, users can create their own magazines and share them to the community. These magazines can be shared to a private group or to wider auidence in and outside Flipboard. The update is live on Android and iOS. Creating a magazine is very simple. Tap on ‘+’ button next to articles, create a name and description for your magazine and start flipping. To add content to your magazine, you can use sources in Flipboard and also use shares on other social networks like Google+, Facebook.

Below is the full list of changes incorporated in this update and a youtube video showcasing ‘create magazine’ feature. Also, you can create and manage Flipboard magazines from your PC from www.editor.flipboard.com and https://share.flipboard.com/ websites.

• Collect and save content into your own magazines, tap the “+” button to begin
• Your magazines are public, but can be made private
• Integrated Android share: add content from the Gallery & other apps to your magazines
• Bookmarklet to add items to your magazines from a browser
• Get notifications when people like, comment or subscribe to your magazines
• Share magazines via email or social networks
• Personalized recommendations for more to read
• Search is now front & center, with improved results