Why iPad
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iPad isn't a threat to the Open Web. it creates new vector for content creators for free. What iPad and its ecosystem does however is to create a threat against Search Engine Optimization, a threat to Google.
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I disagree with the article's claim that "What's even better is that gone will the need to publish content that has to match ever browser on the planet." It's actually going to get worse. Content apps are like yet another browser to support. You can't operate under the assumption that most content consumers will have iPads.
I think apps are a fad to an extent and providers will tire of supporting multiple platforms that way.
That's interesting to me.
i also find it interesting you think apps are a fad. I don't think it'll turn out that way--- quite obviously. i think market forces, meaning people making money off the apps can be enticing.
i don't think this will be limited to iPads--- Google Android apps could be another vector, but you make a good argument re: that it would be like another browser to support. imho they'll support it too as soon as more and more people use mobile to browse the internet. iPads, iPhones, Android phones, are awesome platforms to make this happen.