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Can AOL Editions Top Tablet Market?

Flipboard and other tablet-based content aggregators are about to get some fresh competition from AOL and its forthcoming Editions service. And, according to Fast Company, "AOL just might have a hit on its hands." Calling Editions' technology fascinating, Fast Company notes: "Instead of requiring users to customize their news feed inputs in the app, Editions relies on a more touchscreen-friendly 'quick'n'easy' process wherein you grab icons that match your interests and then rearrange them into a priority-ranked list."

The app then "scours" the web for matching news, and rearranges the feeds into an eye pleasing magazine-like user interface. AOL is calling Editions "like Pandora for content." As Fast Company notes, AOL is a wee late to the tablet services game as market leaders like Flipboard are already gaining market share. But, really, what share of the broader consumers popular is tablet-ready? Not to mention the fact that News Corp.'s tablet newspaper has jet to make its big debut.

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