Rumor has it that the new Apple tablet will shortly arrive. Like the Kindle, the Apple tablet would be a way of reading text in a non-traditional way, by holding a screen instead of actual pages. Will it be a change-agent like the iPhone? Does this mean an end to books and newspapers? Will it provide a new medium for advertising?
While technology keeps making strides for simplicity and universal accessibility, it’s a little strange to think we could live in a world where the printed word becomes obsolete. I’m all for new technology, but I can’t imagine getting to a point where I don’t love the feel of a printed magazine. With that said, the interactivity that comes with this technology could be amazing. Imagine being able to “click-through” to sub-articles or immediately view related images? Kind of like reading online, only it’s in your hands, but not really…heck, I guess we’ll see where it all goes.
Tags: Apple, Kindle, magazine, NewspaperCategories: Business.
