Journalism majors may need to buy iPhones for class

May 13, 2009

iPhone with Missouri School of Journalism image

At the University of Missouri, Columbia, journalism students will be required to purchase an iPhone or an iPod touch for the fall semester.

However, the requirement will not be enforced, according to Brian Brooks, associate dean of the journalism school.

According to the Columbia Missourian, a community newspaper published by the journalism school, by putting the popular device on the requirement list, students on financial aid can add the iPhone in their financial need estimate. However, students will be allowed to use notebooks to review their lectures if they decide not to buy an iPhone or an iPod touch.

One student created a Facebook group to protest the requirement.

Hey mom and dad, I need to buy an iPhone for class. ;-P

[Columbia Missourian via Macworld]

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Wall Street Journal releases iPhone app

April 18, 2009

Now, you can get the The Wall Street Journal in the palm of your hand.

Available through Apple’s iTunes App Store for the iPhone and the iPod touch, the application lets users access the Web site through a dedicated application. CNET notes the application is currently free, even though the Journal’s Web site requires a paid subscription to access its contents.

The iPhone app gives users access to articles, video and podcasts. Articles can be saved or e-mailed to other users.

Other newspapers providing free dedicated iPhone apps include the Chicago Tribune, The New York Times and USA Today.

Looks like some newspapers do understand what today’s wireless readers want. :-D

[CNET via MacRumors]

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