The River
Your main feed where all content flows together in a single, unified stream. Unlike an inbox, the river flows whether you're watching or not.
How the River Works
Unlike traditional feed readers that show separate folders or feeds, the River combines everything into one flowing stream. New content arrives at the top and naturally flows down as more content comes in.
Single Unified Feed
All sources flow together (unless filtered by a Current)
Chronological Order
Newest content appears at the top, naturally
Content Velocity
Different content types have different lifespans
Content Velocity
Not all content has the same lifespan. Current automatically categorizes content by its velocity: how long it remains relevant.
Content Velocity
Watch how different content types age at different rates
Smart expiration
The Waterline
A subtle line in your river marks the waterline. The point where new content begins. Everything above the line arrived since you last opened the app.
The Waterline
A visual marker showing where new content begins
See Waterline for more about this feature.
Interacting with the River
Tap any article to open it in the reader. Your scroll position is automatically saved.
See Gestures for complete interaction details.
River Settings
Visit Settings to configure your river preferences, including content velocity overrides per source and theme customization.
Understanding River Behavior
Why items disappear
Items naturally leave your river as they age past their velocity window or as new content pushes them down. This is intentional. It keeps your river fresh and manageable.
Pull to refresh
Pull down to check for new content from your sources. New articles appear above your current position without disrupting your scroll.
Session restoration
When you reopen Current, your scroll position is restored to exactly where you left off. The app maintains your context even after being closed.