Are Tablet-Only Publications Dead?

Recent changes call The Daily, HuffPo model into question

Is there a future for tablet-only publications? The last few weeks have cast an ominous shadow over this niche industry following substantial staff cuts at News Corp.'s The Daily and a decision by the Huffington Post to give up on charging for its iPad magazine after just five issues.

While some media observers are quick to write off the format, many in the industry see recent woes as part of the natural growing pains of an emerging market.

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