Sports Illustrated iPad App Only Viewable in Landscape Mode: Why This is a Good Thing

I don’t understand the strategy behind this old school paper publication team’s decision.

Sports Illustrated says unfair iPad subscription terms led to cut features (AppleInsider)

Yes, it does appear that Apple and old school paper magazine publishers have not found a mutually acceptable solution yet. But, it seems to me that putting your best foot (design wise) forward and providing a reason for customers to clamor for Apple to provide their favorite publishers some slack might be better than removing features.

Sports Illustrated is apparently only viewable in landscape mode because it costs Time, Inc.

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