Wall Street Journal Announces Universal App for iPhone and
iPad
NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Wall Street
Journal today announced the launch of a new universal app for both
iPad and iPhone, now available for download in the iTunes store.
Previously, the Journal offered two separate apps, one for each
device, which the universal app now replaces as a single download
and consistent experience across both devices.
The Journal's universal app features several enhancements,
including more frequent updates and the same content offering
across iPad and iPhone; faster download speed for daily editions;
and an enriched user experience. In addition, the app now includes
the WSJ Deutschland international edition, as well as The Wall
Street Journal Asia and Europe.
The Journal's first universal app was launched last year with
the WSJ Live app for video, which is also available on iOS
platforms. WSJ Live is currently available on more than 25
platforms, including online and via the iPad, iPhone,
Internet-connected televisions and set-top boxes.
"The new Wall Street Journal app is now in the company of our
first universal app, WSJ Live, which launched last year," said
Alisa Bowen, head of product at Dow Jones. "The development of this
app -- and in general, increasing the efficiency and consistency
across our products to enhance user experience -- is a crucial step
in the direction for new products in our pipeline."
The app is available to download for free from the iTunes store
with a subscription required for access to all content.
About The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal is the world's leading business
publication with more than two million subscribers and is the
largest U.S. newspaper by total paid circulation. The Wall Street
Journal franchise comprises The Wall Street Journal, The Wall
Street Journal Asia, The Wall Street Journal Europe, and The Wall
Street Journal Online at WSJ.com, the leading provider of business
and financial news and analysis on the Web with more than one
million digital subscribers and 36 million visitors per month
worldwide. WSJ.com is the flagship site of The Wall Street Journal
Digital Network, which also includes MarketWatch.com, Barrons.com,
AllThingsD.com and SmartMoney.com. The Journal holds 34 Pulitzer
Prizes for outstanding journalism, and, in 2012, was ranked No. 1
in BtoB's Media Power 50 for the 12th consecutive year.
CONTACT: Media Contact:
Sara Blask
Dow Jones & Company
(212) 416-2312
sara.blask@dowjones.com