PressReader version 1.8 for the iPhone/iPad is now available for download through the iTunes App Store!

With the latest release, PressReader users will benefit from several exciting feature enhancements in addition to key fixes associated with version 1.7 bugs.

Here’s what you can expect…

• Compatibility with iOS 4.0
• Downloads no long interrupting while responding to phone calls (available only for compatible iPhone 3GS and 4G iOS 4 devices with multitasking)
• Improved iPad multi-column article view allowing horizontal scrolling
• Automatic My Library cleanup based on configuration option (including removing issues after 3, 7, 14 and 30 days or no automatic cleanup)
• Preventing device from sleeping to allow uninterrupted download
• Improved process for purchasing newspapers through iTunes
• Improved highlighting of external links in page view

All in all, we’re really happy with the result and we can’t wait to hear what you think so please continue emailing us with your concerns and suggestions.

Cheers,

-Michael

Held November 11-13, the latest edition of the Monaco Media Forum set out to once again engage participants on the future of online, broadcast and print communications where emerging opportunities in technology, distribution and content were of primary focus.

Sounds like it was right up NewspaperDirect’s alley, right?

Indeed it was, and as per usual, Igor Smirnoff, NewspaperDirect’s Director of Strategic Development was right in the thick of things.  Not only did Igor sit in on a lively panel discussing paid vs. free content, he hosted a special breakfast announcing the release of NewspaperDirect’s latest two babies – mobile apps to support newspaper and magazine distribution on the iPhoneiTouch and BlackBerry platforms!

Here’s Igor in full BlackBerry app demo.

The breakfast, open to journalists, media professionals as well as anyone interested in the future of printed media and the industry’s digital convergence was a resounding success and even landed Igor a guest spot on Riviera Radio – a Monaco based radio station where he had the opportunity to further discuss all things NewspaperDirect related.

Needless to say, the apps have generated a ton of excitement since their release by providing PressDisplay subscribers with a fun, practical and cutting edge way of reading 1400+ full format publications in the palm of their hands.

Don’t miss out!  Download the apps for your mobile device here:

PressReader for iPhone/iPod

PressReader for BlackBerry

-Michael

Tomorrow at the Monaco Media Forum, NewspaperDirect is unveiling its new PressReader apps for iPhone/iPod Touch and Blackberry – yes…you heard it – BlackBerry!

This announcement means that the 1300+  publishers whose publications are currently included in the PressDisplay.com, will now see their publications offered to the millions of users of these popular smartphones.

While other news applications offer limited website access or a reduced version of the publisher’s content, PressReader delivers the publication in its original layout with all of the content from its print edition, including advertising. And, even better, views of any paper on PressDisplay count toward paid circulation.

Today the press releases hit the wires and already the blogosphere and twitter are buzzing with excitement. 

PressDisplay.com subscribers can enjoy either application under their existing subscriptions. Note, if you are using the iPhone, you’ll probably want to check with our Support Team at (pressdisplay[@]newspaperdirect.com) for special instructions on how to download titles under your plan. 

So why not check them out and then let me know what you think.  If you don’t have a PressDisplay.com account, you can register and get 1 month’s free access, compliments of NewspaperDirect, using offer code: PressReader App

Check out the two press releases:

iPhone PressReader Application media release

BlackBerry PressReader Application media release

Then go ahead and download the application for your devices here:

PressReader for iPhone/iPod

PressReader for BlackBerry

Enjoy!

Gayle