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Steve Sande: A first look at The Daily

by Steven Sande (Feb 2nd, 2011)

I haven't read a newspaper since the Rocky Mountain News went belly-up a few years ago, and I'm not a fan of broadcast or cable news at all. So Rupert Murdoch (at right, during this morning's press conference) and his minions at News Corp have a long way to go to impress someone who pretty much ...

The Guardian announces subscription-based news app, is rumored Newsstand looming?

by Matt Tinsley (Dec 3rd, 2010)

AppleInsider reports that, on Thursday, The Guardian announced it will be replacing its current app with an all new version "soon." Although the current version of the app will continue to work (but eventually be discontinued), the new app is to introduce The Guardian's award-winning video, reader ...

iOS 4.3 could come in December, add subscriptions

by Sam Abuelsamid (Nov 24th, 2010)

It's only been a few days since iOS 4.2 landed on our iPhones, iPads and iPod touches, and already, speculation has begun that version 4.3 could arrive within just a few weeks. The only major new feature that is expected to debut is app subscriptions, which would allow recurring charges. This ...

News Corp developing a tablet-exclusive publication

by David Quilty (Nov 18th, 2010)

Reuters is reporting that News Corp, the world's third-largest media conglomerate, has confirmed they will be releasing a news publication developed specifically for tablet computers like the iPad. "It's a tablet-only product and it's very exciting," says James Murdoch, Chairman and Chief Executive, ...

iPad affecting newspaper sales

by Steven Sande (Nov 12th, 2010)

Today at the Monaco Media Forum, another nail was pounded into the coffin of that cornerstone of traditional media, the newspaper. News Corp's Asian/European operations lead, James Murdoch, noted that the switch to iPad and other mobile reading apps has had a direct effect on newspaper sales. ...