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#8221; For some reason, it seems weird and pathetic to do that. So I’m only doing it here, to you, dear readers!