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A digital newsstand is a digital distribution platform for downloadable newspapers, magazines and journals. Examples include (but are not limited to) Apple's Newsstand and Google Play Newsstand – both of which have been discontinued – and Amazon Kindle Newsstand.[1] It is an evolution of the traditional news stand.
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Content[edit]
Digital newsstands allow users to download content to phones, tablets or other devices.[1] The magazine pages are presented as PDFs that can be scrolled through. Once a magazine is purchased and added to their personal user page, the user can look through the entire magazine.[2]
Users can choose from featured magazines on the main page of the digital newsstand app or search for specific magazines according to categories. Magazines issues that are often used are usually saved to the favorites menu.[3] Users can use a mouse to turn the pages of an digital magazine or click on the navigation buttons under magazine. Many digital newsstands also allow tools that allow users to zoom into the digital magazine to get a better view of the text.[4]
Digital Newsstands can also be used to publish magazines made by users.[5]Issuu users can upload content to the app for other members to download and use. Issuu users will need to become a Premium or Optimum member to access some features.[6]
Digital newsstands appeal to a global market, creating an interactive reading experience.[1] As many publications continue to produce content exclusively for online markets, newsstand relevancy has increased to place them prominently in major operating systems and web-based systems. This is also in part to the minute cost of publishing with the absence of traditional production costs, like printing.
Evolving from the concept of a traditional newsstand, they often compete with their brick and mortar counterparts. Some magazine organizations, such as Top Gear, print both a paper copy and a digital magazine to attract different audiences.[7]
Platforms[edit]
Technology-based lifestyle companies like Apple, Amazon, and Google have each hosted their own newsstand or system equivalent.
Apple Newsstand[edit]
Created exclusively for Apple operating systems, Newsstand allowed users to curate and organize digital media through a central mobile application. In-application purchases were completed through Apple’s iTunes store, and recurring purchases could be automatically delivered when available.[1]
Google News[edit]
Google News's content could be read on a dedicated Newsstand section of the Google Play website or through the mobile apps for Android and iOS. Offline download and reading was supported on the mobile apps.
Amazon Kindle Newsstand[edit]
In similar fashion, the Kindle Newsstand was created exclusively for Amazon Kindle Tablet users. Before purchasing, users are offered a 14-day trial, and upon any completed purchases, users can download content to the Cloud after subscriptions are canceled.[1]
EU Copyright Directive 2019[edit]
While some digital magazines can be read for free on certain sites, the Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market passed in 2019 in the EU could make it harder for people to view free content online. Draft Article 11 allows publishers of newspaper and magazine articles to receive an income from companies such as Google which provide links to their content. Draft Article 13 requires websites that host user-generated content, such as YouTube and Facebook, to work with rights holders to prevent users uploading copyrighted content without consent. While this should mainly affect those living in the EU, it may limit the content seen on the Internet in other countries.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ abcde'What is a Digital Newsstand? - Mequoda Daily'. Mequoda Daily. 2015-05-05. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
- ^'Top 5 Best Android Apps For Reading Magazines'. MakeUseOf. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
- ^PressReader (2015-01-22), How to select publications on PressReader, retrieved 2018-11-14
- ^Randy Noland (2011-04-03), How to Navigate Machine Control Magazine's Digital User Interface, retrieved 2018-11-14
- ^Issuu (2018-07-13), Issuu Tutorial: How to Create Issuu Stories, retrieved 2018-11-14
- ^Tech Support. 'How To Upload'. help.issuu.com. issuu help center. Retrieved 2018-11-15.
- ^Rowl, Barbara; s (2013-03-07). 'The fall and rise of magazines from print to digital'. the Guardian. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
- ^'EU approves controversial Copyright Directive, including internet 'link tax' and 'upload filter''. The Verge. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
See also[edit]
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