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“Ed McMahon turns gangsta rapper” might sound like an Onion headline to you, but did you know it actually appeared across multiple mainstream news outlets? Because everyone loves outrageous news and stupid headlines — I’m sure I’ve written a few gems in my time, too — the team at Gelf ma ... Full Article »
With so much web content written to fit in a status message or 140 characters, finding in-depth articles has become somewhat difficult. Since 2010, Longform.org has been challenging that problem, by combing the web for the best in long-form journalism and writing. Now the site has brought its servic ... Full Article »
Don’t download OTRC: On the Red Carpet if you’re only looking for step-and-repeat pictorials, because the universal app for iDevice offers a whole lot more in the way of celebrity and entertainment news. OTRC pulls its name, and its coverage, from ABC’s weekly entertainment news program On th ... Full Article »
The Republican presidential primaries are just the opening act to what promises to be a fiery year in politics. Whether you are a hardcore politico who tracks every issue and debate, or need help choosing a side before an election or state primary/caucus, there are plenty top-of-the-ticket mobile ap ... Full Article »
Whether the weather outside is frightful or delightful, there’s no better app to have by your side when you want to know whether to bundle up or strip down than a weather app. Here are five of the best weather apps released in 2011. Weather+ ($0.99) Any weather app can tell you the weather, but ... Full Article »
This week was a banner one for iOS and social media news apps. Twitter shifted focus and design, both on site and in-app. iOS darling Flipboard updated to include an iPhone version with a new feature making it more social, and Google launched Currents. Over the last 18 months new apps catering prim ... Full Article »
Those who turn to the Gray Lady for all things political should be interested in its supplementary app NYTimes Election 2012 for iPhone and iPod Touch. But let’s be clear — if you aren’t a subscriber to the New York Times’ digital offerings, you won’t be able to access most of the app’s ... Full Article »
Top Curated iPhone & iPad App Lists of the Week For iPhone, check out Science, Best of News Sources 2011, Pool Apps and Flying Games for iPhone. For iPad, check out Top 5 Most Listed iPad Children’s Books, Make Your iPad More Useful With Air Apps and Free News Apps for iPad. Add your own ap ... Full Article »
News media consumption patters are evolving, and the most discriminating information junkies expect to dial into their favorite stories from any place, at any time, on any device. Increasingly, daily newspapers are releasing official apps for Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android devices. Many papers ... Full Article »
Back when Apple first rolled out its subscription setup for publications in the iTunes App Store, there was quite a bit of initial enthusiasm. Despite some issues with the policy at first, it seemed like most publishers were seeing the iPad (and other tablets like it) as a big new revenue stream for ... Full Article »
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