In reply to John Blackbourn.

Well the app is an Automattic product, so it makes sense to me that as the app has continued to update, it serves as a tool primarily for WordPress.com users. I'm happy that it still supports self hosted stuff, but I won't ever use the reader tab. I want the app's primary focus to be publishing / writing.

All in all, I think it's a great update - I just don't find 'Reader' useful.