Reading apps for phones and tablets have had the option to invert the text to read with white text on a black background for many years, often called Night Mode, but it’s not a common feature when it comes to dedicated ebook readers like Kindles and Kobos. Amazon finally added the option to invert the […]
eBook Readers
9.7″ Onyx Boox Euclid has Frontlight and Android 6.0
Yesterday I posted about a couple of new Onyx ereaders on Amazon that you probably should avoid buying, but there’s another model called the Onyx Boox Euclid that may be worth considering. It’s basically a Russian version of the Onyx Boox Note S except it adds a frontlight, which is something none of the other […]
Onyx Boox Nova and Poke Now Available on Amazon, But You Probably Shouldn’t Buy Them
A couple of Onyx’s newer ebook readers have turned up for sale on Amazon over the past few weeks. I’ve delayed posting about them because they aren’t being sold through Onyx’s official Amazon store, but who knows if they’re ever going to sell them anyway since Onyx’s resellers have been selling them for awhile now. […]
Firmware Update v2.0 Now Available for Onyx Boox Note and Max2
Onyx has officially released a new fairly major software update for the Onyx Boox Note models (Note 10.3, Note S, Note+) and the Onyx Boox Max2. The new 2.0 software version adds a new user interface and some new features, including a number of new options with the notes app and they finally added two-page […]
New 7.8″ Inkbook Explore Now Available for $239 at Amazon
Among the growing list of 8-inch ebook readers that have been released in 2018, a new 7.8-inch Inkbook model has turned up for sale at Amazon from Arta Tech. The InkBook Explore was unveiled a few months ago when they started taking pre-orders, and now it’s available to purchase for $239 with free shipping. That […]
32GB Kobo Forma Now Available to Purchase, But Does it Cost Too Much?
When Kobo revealed their new 8-inch Kobo Forma ebook reader last month, the press released mentioned a 32GB model but no specifics were given in regards to a release date or price. Well, it’s turned out to be a short wait, as the 32GB Kobo Forma is now available to purchase from Kobo.com. There’s no […]
Likebook Mimas with 10.3″ Screen and Octacore Processor Coming Soon (Video)
Boyue is getting set to release a new ebook reader and digital notepad called the Likebook Mimas. It’s basically an upgraded version of the Likebook Note that turned up over the summer for awhile. With Android 6.0 and a 1.5GHz octacore processor, it’s a lot like the Likebook Mars that was released a couple months […]
Sneak Peek at Onyx’s New 2.0 Firmware Upgrade (Video)
Onyx recently uploaded a YouTube video showing off some new software features that they’re adding with an upcoming 2.0 software update. The new firmware will be available on their newer Android 6.0 devices, including the Max2, the various Note models, and the soon-to-be-released Onyx Boox Nova. The 2.0 software adds a number of new features […]