Texterity, Inc. Announces Release 1.0 of iPhone and iPod touch Magazines
SOUTHBOROUGH, MA -- November 20, 2007 -- Texterity, Inc., a leading publisher of digital
magazines in the United States announced that it now has 52 digital publications now available on the
iPhone and iPod touch, along with easier access, improved performance, the ability to view pages
and visit links of advertisers.
Texterity, Inc., provided a beta release of the first digital magazine interface
specifically designed for the Apple iPhone in the summer of 2007 after the iPhone launch.
Riding on Apple’s projected 10 million in 2008 sales and considerable enthusiasm from the publishing
community, Texterity has grown the number of titles on the iPhone by over 200% and is continuing to add more.
New innovations in the Release 1.0 version include convenient access to all magazines
with a single browser window, full compatibility with the latest Safari browser, and enhanced
functionality including full search, linking to websites, table of contents, send to a friend,
and an easy way to subscribe to the magazines viewed.
Publishers participating in the iPhone program include Access Intelligence,
Bonnier Corporation, EH Publishing, F & W Publications, GIE Media, Hearst Corporation,
Meredith Media, Northstar Travel Media, O’Reilly Media, Penton Media, Quest Media,
The Old Farmers Almanac, The Reader’s Digest Association, Time, Inc., and Ziff Davis Media.
“Mobile delivery is one more way we help publishers attract new subscribers
and generate results for their advertisers. As a publishing partner, it’s important that we not only
lead the charge but push the envelope,” says Cimarron Buser, VP Marketing. “In this new release,
we’ve also taken advantage of the power of styling abilities in the Safari browser to enhance
performance and make the reader’s experience consistent with the iPhone model.”
Mobile digital magazines may be viewed on the iPhone and iPod touch at
http://iphone.texterity.com/magazines/ . Those without an iPhone/iPod touch should visit
http://www.texterity.com/iphone. To see a video about the Texterity iPhone program,
go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN1ZVO4_Neg.
Inquiries for more information or services should be directed to Cimarron Buser at (508) 804-3062.
About Texterity
Texterity (www.texterity.com) Texterity, Inc. (www.texterity.com)
is a leading provider of complete digital publishing solutions. With the most
flexible solution in the industry, publishers can choose a custom program
ranging from basic services to fully outsourced solutions with innovative
circulation-building programs. Named to the “EContent 100” as one of the
“100 Companies that Matter Most in the Digital Content Industry,”
Texterity provides the only true no-download solution. Top publishers
such as Time, Inc., Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP), Dow Jones & Co.,
CMP, Penton Media, PennWell Corporation, Hearst, Condé Nast, Ziff Davis Media,
IDG, Bonnier Corporation, and O’Reilly Media all utilize Texterity to
provide a rich viewing experience using only a standard web browser.
Privately held, Texterity is headquartered in Southborough, Mass.
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