Now everyone with an iPhone can become a photojournalist thanks to the new Tackable app. The Tackable app is a new app that is connected to 34 newspapers in the San Francisco Bay area. Those papers each post assignments for breaking news stories which app users can then photograph and upload.
The Tackable app puts journalism into the hands of ordinary citizens and is a great way to get instant news. The app is currently in beta testing, but Tackable's founders would like to see it expand across the globe. The 24-hour news cycle is about to become the 24-second news cycle. Brace yourselves.
Photojournalism Smartphone Apps
The Tackable App Lets iPhone Owners Report the News
Trend Themes
1. Citizen Journalism - The rise of smartphone apps like Tackable is democratizing journalism by allowing ordinary citizens to report breaking news stories.
2. App-based Journalism - Apps like Tackable are disrupting traditional journalism by allowing news stories to be covered and reported by anyone with a smartphone.
3. Real-time News Reporting - Tackable and similar apps are revolutionizing news reporting by enabling instant real-time coverage of breaking news events by people on the scene.
Industry Implications
1. Media and Publishing - The media and publishing industry will need to adapt to the democratization of journalism and embrace app-based reporting to remain relevant and competitive.
2. Technology - The rise of app-based journalism presents a significant opportunity for tech companies to develop innovative solutions for improving real-time news reporting and story dissemination.
3. Education and Training - The education and training industry will need to develop new curricula and programs to prepare future journalists for the new reality of app-based, citizen journalism.