The application's launch coincides with World Press Freedom day (03 May), which, each year, sees the release of a special edition photobook by Reporters Without Borders. This year's album contains 101 pictures shot by Magnum's photographers including Robert Capa and Martin Parr.

The iPhone application, which will be available in French and English, features the 101 images, but also includes a full report on each photographer that shot the images, as well a biography and historical context.

While the application will be available for €2.99, each week new reportages will be available for download priced at €0.79.

The launch comes after Magnum announced, earlier this year, it was looking at new distribution models to face off the decline in commissions from the print media.

For more information, visit magnumphotos.com/iphone.