New iPad's Perk for Publishers

Apple takes a page from the Nook and Amazon Kindle

The new high-res iPad would, like so many things from Apple, seem a mixed bag for publishers.

Its richer visuals raise concerns that consumers already frustrated by long download times for digital editions of magazines will have to suffer still more waiting. But some good news: Apple is quietly letting publishers offer trials on auto-renewing subscriptions.

The move suggests that despite its reputation for inflexibility, Apple is paying close attention to the Barnes & Noble Nook and Amazon Kindle, which already have the feature.

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