<p>The San Jose Mercury News said the launch was expected "soon" but was being delayed by a tussle between Apple and publishers over who should control subscriber data. <br /><br />Publishers want to retain control of the information to enable them to better target ads to readers, while Apple wants to keep control of subscribers' information in iTunes.<br /><br />Another sticking point is the revenue-sharing agreement. Apple wants to keep 30 percent of the subscription price in return for delivering the customers and managing the transactions, while the publishers want to pay Apple a set fee and not a commission, according to the report.<br /><br />Publishers have long regarded Apple's iPad tablet computer as a promising device which could finally offset the continued plunge in subscriptions caused by the internet.<br />Several prominent companies such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and USA Today have already launched special editions for the iPad, with the Wall Street Journal charging $3.99 a week for access.</p>
<p>The San Jose Mercury News said the launch was expected "soon" but was being delayed by a tussle between Apple and publishers over who should control subscriber data. <br /><br />Publishers want to retain control of the information to enable them to better target ads to readers, while Apple wants to keep control of subscribers' information in iTunes.<br /><br />Another sticking point is the revenue-sharing agreement. Apple wants to keep 30 percent of the subscription price in return for delivering the customers and managing the transactions, while the publishers want to pay Apple a set fee and not a commission, according to the report.<br /><br />Publishers have long regarded Apple's iPad tablet computer as a promising device which could finally offset the continued plunge in subscriptions caused by the internet.<br />Several prominent companies such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and USA Today have already launched special editions for the iPad, with the Wall Street Journal charging $3.99 a week for access.</p>