The eBook Reader Blog

Amazon has released a new software update for all newer Kindles dating back to the Kindle Paperwhite 2 that was released in 2013. This appears to be a typical update that adds a couple of new features, not a required update like the one last week for some older Kindles that had to be updated […]

Kobo has been busy rolling out new software updates lately. After just releasing the 4.17 update with an updated user interface two weeks ago, they’ve since issued another minor update and now they’ve just released yet another update. The new software version (for the next week, at least) is 4.18.13737 and it’s available for all […]

Some Kindle customers have started receiving emails from Amazon about a software update to keep their Kindle working properly with Kindle Services. It’s unclear exactly which models require an update. According to this post on Amazon’s customer forum, some updates have the same number as before but they’ve changed nonetheless. Some models like the Kindle […]

Coinciding with the release of the new 7-inch Kobo Libra H2O, Kobo has officially released a new software update for their lineup of Kobo ebook readers past and present. As noted last week, the new software features that come on the Kobo Libra are now available on all the other Kobo models as well. The […]

When Kobo announced their latest new ebook reader earlier this month, the Kobo Libra H2O, they also revealed some new software features that will be available on it. The new software features won’t just be limited to the Kobo Libra; the updated software will be getting released for other Kobo models as well. In fact […]

The Remarkable team has released a new software update for the Remarkable paper tablet. Update version 1.8 improves the writing experience, giving the pens and brushes a more natural feel, and they also improved the reading experience by providing better text and image layout. The update also adds better file syncing for documents and ebooks, […]

The latest new Kindle Oasis with adjustable frontlight color officially gets released tomorrow, and Amazon has already released a software update for it. The update adds a “Warmth Schedule” to set the frontlight to automatically shift between cool white and warm amber as the day goes on, and the changelog also mentions the new Read […]

Amazon has started rolling out what appears to be a minor software update for Kindle ebook readers. The update covers all new Kindles and older Kindles dating back to the 2nd generation Kindle Paperwhite. Amazon often releases updated software with new features when they release a new model, and the new Kindle Oasis is getting […]