Specialist consumer magazine publisher Future today announced it will be launching 14 new paid-for iPad apps before Christmas.

The new apps are a mixture of magazine editions, and spin-off features from existing magazines.

Speaking at a press conference today Future chief executive said: “Our target was to bring out 10 new apps in time for Christmas but we are announcing 14 special iPad editions today aimed squarely at the Christmas market in the UK, US and other countries where iPad penetration has created viable markets.