The New York Times changed its Ipad interface a few weeks ago, corresponding with Apple’s new iOS7. I read the Times all the time on my Ipad, so this really changed my life.

I was in a funny position, because I loved the old interface, the NYT app. I thought it far superior to every other newspaper app. The Washington Post, in contrast, was and is pathetic. The WSJ is not very good. The Times, in contrast, was a breeze. I loved how you downloaded the entire content, and so no longer needed a wifi connection. I loved how you could swipe between sections and stories with  a fingertip. I loved how every photo could be a display photo. As an old newspaper man, what an incredible change this is!

So when the Times updated the app, I was nervous. But in general, I have to say the new one is even better. There are some features of the old interface I miss, but all in all the new features, make up for it.

It’s hard to talk about this. I haven’t gone up to any friend or colleague and said, “Have you seen the new New York Times ipad app? Isn’t it incredible?” For some reason, it seems weird and pathetic to do that. So I’m only doing it here, to you, dear readers!