NYTimes for iPad

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CNET Editors' review

by: CNET staff on April 02, 2010

Editors' take: iPad owners who need their daily New York Times fix can grab it courtesy of the paper's new iPad app or even just the Web site itself, which made Apple's list of iPad-ready sites that have been optimized for compatibility with the iPad's features. The Times' iPad features got a prominent preview during Apple CEO Steve Jobs' unveiling of the tablet device in January.

The free New York Times Editor Choice app will download to the iPad a daily selection of the newspaper's top business and technology stories, opinions, and features picked by Times editors. Readers will find 8 to 10 articles all captured from the paper's regular news pages and columns.

Using the tablet's touch screen, iPad owners can tap to view the videos and slideshows that will join many of the Times stories. Articles and images can also be downloaded and synced to the iPad, so readers can view them without a Wi-Fi or 3G connection. The new app is free and supported by advertisers, but the Times said it's planning a paid app that would offer more content.

Publisher's Description

From The New York Times Company:

Enjoy the award-winning journalism of The New York Times, anywhere, with the enhanced NYTimes app for iPad - including more content with blogs, videos and slide shows. The app is free to download and our Top News section is free. To get full access to this app, including more than 25 Times sections plus unlimited access to NYTimes.com on any device, try a Times Digital Subscription.* Experience our world-class multimedia with video and slide shows located within articles and in the Video and Photos sections. Save articles or blog posts to the app's Saved section and enjoy your saved articles on your iPad, iPhone or Android device with the latest New York Times app. Customize your section list to feature your favorite sections and blogs. Share articles, photos and videos through Facebook, Twitter and e-mail. Get Breaking News Alerts to help you stay informed even when the app is closed and read articles online or offline.The NYTimes app for iPad is now available within the Newsstand folder on iOS 5 for ease of access and automatic early morning content updates Your subscription options: NYTimes.com + Tablet App for $19.99 per month All Digital Access (including the NYTimes app for iPad and iPhone, plus unlimited access to NYTimes.com) for $34.99 per month. Your subscription will automatically renew each month and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings. If you have any problems or have comments or suggestions for improving our app, please contact us at nytmobile@nytimes.com, call 1-800-591-9233, or find us at @NYTimesMobile on Twitter and we will do our best to assist you. Your feedback is important to us. * Does not include Premium Crosswords or The New York Times Crosswords apps. Other restrictions apply.

What's new in this version: NEW: Add your favorite blogs to your list of sections Live coverage within blogs will update more quickly and comprehensively Get a closer look at The New York Timess world renowned photography with the ability to zoom in on images within articles Newsstand's overnight update downloads all New York Times sections when your iPad is connected to Wi-Fi Improved speed and stability Fixed bug where app crashed on very long articles Several other bug fixes