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iPad Newspaper From News Corp Rumored in January

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the if-you-can't-beat-it dept.

An anonymous reader writes "News Corp plans to launch its rumored iPad-only newspaper on January 17 according to recent reports. Dubbed the 'Daily,' the paper will reportedly make use of a new 'push' subscription feature from Apple wherein users can opt to be automatically billed for either week-long or month-long subscriptions. Once set up, a new edition of the publication will show up on user's iPads each and every morning."

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  1. What does this bring to the table by Joehonkie · · Score: 4, Insightful

    How is this better than a web-based news source, even a paywalled one?

    1. Re:What does this bring to the table by spun · · Score: 4, Insightful

      It makes Rupert Murdoch more money. Oh, you meant, "how is it better for the customer?" Does that actually matter?

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  2. Oh goody by southpolesammy · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Yet another monthly recurring charge that I'll never use, nor ever get around to cancelling. At least my idle gym membership won't feel so lonely now...

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  3. Re:Sign me up! by Captain+Splendid · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Good! Straight news not re-written by desk-bound "reporters", and opinions devoid of leftist drivel.

    Unfortunately, no shortage of douchebaggery.

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