The Next Web has published an interesting article which outlines challenges for magazines on the iPad and other tablet devices. There has also been plenty written in the last couple of weeks about the disputes between Apple and publishers on their 30% margin on trail sales. Similar stories came out during the battles over music distribution six and more years ago. The dinosaurs in the music industry pointed to the stories to suggest that the new channel would not survive. It did.
There is too much at stake for all stakeholders for these challenges to not be overcome.