Many people love the ritual of the paper, the look the feel, and the practice of holding out the news as a curtain blocking out the world. And I can respect that. Comfort like that can be tough to give up.
However, after taking a look at the the new AP Mobile App for iPad, the answer is - Yes, paper news is dead to me. The presentation of digital news has taken a quantum leap.
The App includes articles, photos, and video. The design and colors are soothing and the presentation drew me into the story. This App made reading the news a joy and has transformed the news into a multimedia experience optimized in its own tightly controlled and well-appointed environment.
With Apps like AP Mobile, iPad - and devices like it - could become the default news readers in years to come. What might that mean for the embattled newspaper industry?
What might iPad-type control and functionality mean for other industries?
Go to the Screen Shot Page to see what the AP Mobile App looks like.