Magazines On Android - Motorola DROID Manual

Magazines on Android

It is no secret that both newspapers and magazines have suffered declines in readership
over the last few years. Android offers a totally new way of reading magazines that might
just give the media industry the boost it needs.
Pictures are incredibly clear and brilliant in magazines on your DROID. Navigation is
usually easy, and stories seem to come to life, much more so than in their print
counterparts. Add video and sound integration right into the magazine, and you can see
how the DROID truly enhances the magazine reading experience.
Some magazines, such as TIME Magazine, include links to live or frequently updated
content. These might be called Newsfeeds, Live Edition, or Updates. Check for them
in any magazine you purchase—they will give you the most up-to-date information.
TIP: Make sure to check the user ratings for a magazine or other app before you purchase it.
Doing so may save you some money and some grief!
The Android Market offers some individual magazines for purchase (however, these
magazines sometimes include limited content for free). You can also check out the
magazine readers that provide samples of many magazines that allow you to subscribe
to weekly or monthly delivery of a given magazine.
Unlike newspapers, only a few magazines are
available for free.
TIME Mobile is one of the few available free
magazines for Android. The navigation is similar to
The New York Times and other newspaper apps. On
the right, you can see how navigating to different
sections is accomplished by dragging down the
sections menu from the top of the screen.
Other magazines are beginning to be offered throgh
E-book stores, such as the Nook, Kindle, and Kobo
markets.
CHAPTER 16: New Media: Reading Newspapers, Magazines, and E-books
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