On Monday, a press release from News Corp noted that their news and entertainment division would be spitting up and there would a new CEO for the publishing division. In this separation of businesses, News Corp has proposed a plan to entirely shut down its iPad-focused newspaper, The Daily. The Daily launched on February 11th last year, in an attempt … Read More
Apple to hold “Media-Related” Event Later this Month?
According to a new report published by AllThingsD, Apple may be planning to hold a “media-related” event towards the end of January. Apple hasn’t sent out any official invitation to the media however, rumors suggest that this event is not about iPad 3 launch. According to sources close to the situation, Apple is planning an important — but not large-scale … Read More
Publishers Initial Response to Apple’s App Store Subscriptions Packages… Muted.
Depending on which side of a magical divide you fall, you will apparently either love or hate Apple’s new subscription packages. The general consensus is that if you like the deal then you are either drinking Apple’s Cool Aid, or taking the view of a long disparaged, and abused consumer. However, if you don’t like the deal you are most … Read More
The Daily Trial Extended to the End of February, iOS 4.3 delayed?
With News Corp’s The Daily users receiving a free trial, we all assumed the trial was partly down to the fact Apple’s subscription service wasn’t yet live, and that wouldn’t change until iOS 4.3 was made available. The trial should close on February 16th, but as TUAW is reporting it appears users are now seeing the date being pushed back … Read More
iPad 2 Spotted at Launch of ‘The Daily’ with Front-Facing Camera?
At a media conference launching ‘The Daily’ digital newspaper on Wednesday, and eagle-eyed attendee claims to have spotted a working prototype of Apple’s second-generation iPad 2, notable by its front-facing camera. A report from Reuters is backing up the claims after a source with knowledge of the device confirmed its existence, and also suggested that the finished model could boast … Read More
News Corps “The Daily” for Apple’s iPad : Details
In a leak somewhat reminiscent of a Microsoft launch event (i.e. What we are all waiting to hear leaks 5 minutes before the event!) details of News Corp’s “The Daily” digital newspaper for the iPad have been outed by Gizmodo – who ironically were not invited to the event! The list of features sounds pretty good, if News Corp can … Read More
‘The Daily’ for iPad Launches Today Watch Live Stream At 11 AM ET
News Corporation is all set to officially launch ‘The Daily’ today during an event where Apple’s vice president of Internet Services, Eddy Cue will be present as a special guest. The Daily is the first national daily news publication created for the iPad. The launch holds a lot importance as it will set the stage for subscription based apps in … Read More