USA Today is rolling out a redesigned print edition, website and mobile applications as the news daily celebrates its 30th anniversary. USA Today is revamping both its smartphone and tablet apps, promising live video coverage and interactive weather mapping alongside up-to-the-minute news updates and commentary. The apps remain free, however: Last month, USA Today president and publisher Larry Kramer said the paper is exploring options to begin monetizing its smartphone and tablet content. Parent company Gannett has already shifted about half of its 82 newspapers to paid online sites, corresponding with a 13 percent increase in second quarter digital revenues
