The Apple/Samsung Suit, Responsive Design, iPhone Digital Editions, Smithsonian’s Redesign, Flipboard Reaches 20M Users
Welcome to TFP’s weekly roundup of interesting and noteworthy stories from the publishing world. This week, we’re discussing the aftermath of the Apple/Samsung suit, publishers successfully using responsive design, iPhone digital editions, and more.
- Apple and Samsung both released post-verdict statements on Friday. Samsung said that the verdict “is a loss for the American consumer,” while Apple suggested that its win supports innovation and originality. For a full review of the dispute and resolution, check out AllThingsD’s coverage.
- Digiday looked at which publishers are implementing responsive design on their websites and turned up only seven examples. Smashing Magazine, New York magazine’s The Cut, and The Boston Globe are among those that are taking advantage of the benefits of designing content to be viewable on multiple devices.
- Although the iPad receives a large share of the publishing industry’s attention, don’t overlook its smaller counterpart. Magazine publishers are increasingly launching full digital editions on the iPhone. The New Yorker, The Economist, and Men’s Health are among the titles that have seen success on the smaller screen.
- Smithsonian magazine’s September issue debuts its redesign under new Editor in Chief Michael Caruso. Readers can expect to see changes to its layout, graphics, and content focus.
- On its two-year anniversary, Flipboard reported that it has 20 million registered users, with 1.5 million of them active daily.
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Posted by: Gina Barrett