It is no secret now that the magazine industry is in a financial struggle, with free content on the internet leading the way. Journalism insiders believe that tablets like the iPad might be able to save the magazine industry. The idea is that you pay for magazine subscriptions and you get to read the content in traditional magazine format on your iPad. This trend seems to be a good middle ground for seniors who aren't entirety comfortable with reading long-form magazine article on the internet but want to take advantage of digital technology. For those who complain about the iPad as an e-reader, magazines might be the game changer. While the iPad doesn't have backlit capabilities, it does have color. And with magazine journalism, the bright color images are essential to the experience. Out of all of the magazines that are compatible with tablets, Wired has been the most successful by far, quickly becoming a favorite at the App Store. Vanity Fair and GQ are also available for the iPad; expect more magazine options in the near future. Truth be told is that for seniors who might be skeptical about using the iPad as an e-reader, it seems as if magazines might change their expectations because it keeps the magazine format intact. Question of the Day: Do You Care About Magazines on Tablets? - (Gizmodo)