Flipboard – Your Social Magazine for News Curation

Award-winning news curation app enabling users to discover, collect, and share stories from thousands of publishers across infinite topics in personalized digital magazines.

About Flipboard: Your Social Magazine

Flipboard is an award-winning news curation platform founded in 2010 that revolutionizes how people discover and share information across topics ranging from business and technology to food and travel. The app's signature magazine-style interface makes it visually distinctive, enabling users to transform articles into beautifully formatted personal digital magazines. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Flipboard has become a trusted destination for thoughtful readers seeking curated content quality over algorithmic quantity.

The platform uniquely empowers community members to curate and publish magazines on topics they are passionate about, creating a hybrid experience between professional journalism and community-driven content discovery. Recent fediverse integration enables followers of decentralized social networks to discover and engage with Flipboard's massive publisher network.

Features Of Flipboard: Your Social Magazine

  • Browse stories from leading publishers including AP, Washington Post, ESPN, National Geographic, NPR, and BBC
  • Create personalized magazines by collecting articles, videos, and podcasts into themed collections
  • Share your curated magazines publicly with the Flipboard community to build followings
  • Follow topics and expert curators to populate your personalized For You feed automatically
  • Integrate with Threads, Mastodon, and other fediverse social networks to discover accounts
  • Access expertly curated collections including Daily Edition, Tech Digest, Tastiest, and more
  • Receive daily newsletter summaries delivered to your email inbox on specific topics
  • Search and discover fediverse accounts directly within the Flipboard app interface

Premium Features in the Paid Plan

  • Enhanced ad-free reading experience with cleaner article display
  • Unlimited magazine creation and custom categorization without restrictions
  • Advanced analytics dashboard showing magazine engagement and follower statistics
  • Priority support access for technical issues and account management questions
  • Exclusive early access to new Flipboard features before general release
  • Enhanced search with advanced filtering capabilities across article archives
  • Customizable theme options and layout preferences for personalized interface
  • Batch article management tools for organizing and moving content between magazines

Free with ads

Free vs Premium Comparison

Feature Free Premium
Magazine Creation Limited magazines with basic curation tools Unlimited magazines with advanced organization features
Ad Experience Articles display with integrated ads and sponsored content Clean ad-free reading across all articles and collections
Publisher Access Access to all 10,000+ publishers and sources Same access plus priority recommendations from top sources
Social Integration Follow people on Threads and Mastodon networks Enhanced social discovery and network features
Email Newsletters Limited newsletter subscription options available Unlimited newsletter subscriptions and custom scheduling
Search Capabilities Basic search across recent articles Advanced search with filters and archive access

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I create my own Flipboard Magazine?

Open any article in Flipboard and tap the plus button to create a new magazine or add it to an existing one. Give your magazine a name and description, then tap Create. You can make it private for personal use or public to share with the Flipboard community.

Can I follow people on Mastodon and Threads through Flipboard?

Yes, Flipboard now integrates with fediverse networks. Use the Search feature to discover accounts on Mastodon, Threads, and other fediverse services. Follow them to see their posts appear in your For You feed alongside traditional news articles.

Why is there so much ads in the free version?

Flipboard offers free access supported by advertising revenue. While some users find ads intrusive, you can use Reader View to display articles in clean text format. Consider the premium subscription option for ad-free reading if ads significantly impact your experience.

How do I subscribe to Flipboard Newsletters?

Visit flipboard.com/newsletters in your browser to view all available newsletters including Tech Briefing, Climate Briefing, Tastiest, and Wanderlust. Select newsletters you want to subscribe to and you'll receive content directly in your email inbox.

What is Smart Magazine feature?

Smart Magazines automatically populate with content based on topics you select and follow. The algorithm learns your reading preferences over time to deliver increasingly relevant articles, videos, and publisher recommendations matching your interests.