Michael Knutson
07-28-2010, 11:30 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.macrumors.com/2010/07/28/apple-squashing-ipad-magazine-subscription-plans/' target='_blank'>http://www.macrumors.com/2010/07/28...cription-plans/</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"All Things Digital reports on Time Inc.'s struggles with Apple as it has tried to roll out a true subscription program for its Sports Illustrated iPad application, an option that Apple continues to be unwilling to support."</em></p><p><em></em><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/at/auto/1280350479.usr17748.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #d2d2bb;" /></p><p>Apple and Sports Illustrated just can't seem to hammer out an agreement done allowing iPad users to buy a subscription directly on/for their iPad. The dispute is partially about revenue. Apple wants to distribute the content via the Apps Store, and collect their usual 30%, while Time Inc. is trying hard to keep 100% of the proceeds. Seems that the two parties are unlikely to come to an agreement very soon.</p>