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Apple Throws Digital Publishers A Subscriptions Bone (But Is It Tasty?)

In a move that'll help some digital magazine publishers and possibly streaming content providers, Apple has adjusted the terms and conditions for its subscriptions service. But how much help will it provide the struggling industry?READ MORE

Could an Apple Magazine Template in iOS Change the Industry?

The iPad is a natural device for magazine content--it may be the future of the genre, in many ways. But successes have been few and far between so far, so Apple may be trying to help digital magazines by building in a template to its code. READ MORE

iPad ADD Is More Acute Than Anticipated

A new study shows readers of iPad magazines find their attention wandering. A lot. And any way you spin it, that's a tricky finding for both publishers and advertisers.READ MORE

Apple's App Store Is Now Offering Subscriptions

After an extended period when we knew they were coming but had no insight into how they'd work, subscription powers have hit Apple's App Store, ready to support digital magazines and newspapers. READ MORE

E-Books And Online Mags Find A Second Life In Print

"Print is dead," says everyone except, oh, publishers that began online and are now slaying trees. Here, a snapshot of the digital divide--those who left print for online, and those doing the opposite. ONLINE DIGITAL ...READ MORE

Amazon Brings Newspapers, Magazines to Kindle Apps, Starting With Android

Amazon's just revealed it's expanding the capabilities of its Kindle apps, starting with Android, to include digital newspaper and magazines singly or in subscription form. It's a big move, but is it timed to compete with the iPad "Daily" newspaper?READ MORE

Why Magazines Will Be "Watched" (And Cable Won't)

While the encumbrance in video are the television broadcasters, cable companies, and movie studios--collectively they've done a poor job at figuring out how to connect with an audience and create a two way conversation. Magazines, on the other hand, are expanding their connection with readers by embracing video.READ MORE

Did Apple Just Open the Door to Adobe Flash on iPhone and iPad? [Updated]

Shock: Apple just pulled a surprising move, admitting it had made an error with overly strict developer guidelines. Then, a bigger shock: The new rules may permit Adobe's Flash to work on the iPhone and iPad.READ MORE

"OnIt" Online Men's Lifestyle Mag to Help You Get Microsoft Abs

Watch your ripped back, David Zinczenko. The campaign for Bill Gates as Editbro in Chief starts here.READ MORE

New Scientist Brainsources Its Latest Cover, While Guy Kawasaki Crowdsources His

But which method is going to work best on the general public? READ MORE

Theme Announced for 48 Hour Magazine, Over 6,000 Contributors Have Two Days to "Hustle"

Yes, it's that crazy: A publication that will be written, edited, designed and produced in just two days. We have the inside scoop on the just-announced theme and their innovative advertising model.READ MORE

Oxo Good Grips Designers Take on Tablet Magazines

Smart looks at how traditional print media such as newspapers and magazines might be repurposed to play out in the iPad domain. READ MORE

Laura Brunow Miner, founder of Pictory

In the last few months, reactionary hand-wringing over the demise of traditional magazines has spawned hundreds of online publications. Pictory, a new online photography publication launched in December 2009, came from none of that angst, and it shows.READ MORE

Infographic of the Day: "The Age of Crap"

As blogs proliferate, does their usefulness decline?READ MORE

One of the World's Best Magazine Designers Reminisces

Edward Leida, W's design director for 20 years, recounts how he came up with some of his best work.READ MORE

Will Magazine Design Flourish or Fizzle on the iPad?

Last week a parody of Dwell magazine made the viral rounds. Unhappy Hipsters consists of photos drawn from the magazine, each showing cool young homeowners looking forlorn in their expensive interiors. Tagline: “It’s lonely in the ...READ MORE

Ad It Up: Television to Live Another Day

Some new ad spending estimates brighten the picture for television.READ MORE

Master of Magazine Design, on How iPad Will Revolutionize the Discipline

Luke Hayman, the designer behind Time and New York's recent redesigns, shares five insights.READ MORE