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Dec 1 2010, 3:34pm CST | by Mark Raby
Leave it to Virgin and Richard Branson to swoop in and beat someone else to the punch. That's exactly what happened as Branson's huge media company just launched the first edition of a major magazine available only on iPad.
The new monthly magazine, called Project, is focused on style and culture and will feature interactive elements like video and hyperlinks.
Branson headlined a launch event last night in New York, where the publication was officially titled the first iPad-only magazine. At least, the only one from a major media company.
News Corp is planning to launch a similar project, called The Daily, but that won't be available until a bit later. Branson wanted to beat News Corp to the punch, saying "a fair bit of competition doesn't hurt," according to a BBC report.
However, Branson added he is not in "a battle" with News Corp. The Daily will focus on current events and hard news, while Project is more of a casual publication.
The flagship issue of Project features content about a new Jaguar prototype and a peek at the upcoming Tron: Legacy movie.
Project costs $2.99 per issue, which may seem steep for a completely digital product, with ads. However, that's still cheaper than magazines on a newsstand so Branson hopes people will see value in it.
It's a risk at this point, because this is untested water. But it does highlight there is a fundamental shift in the way people want to access content.
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Mark Raby
Based in New York City, Mark follows the consumer electronics industry like a hawk. A published book author, he has a particular affinity for 3D technology and video games, and as such will surely be in the market for a new pair of glasses soon. Mark can be contacted directly at mark@i4u.com.
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