Onyx has released another software update for the Nova3 Color that helps optimize the way the screen refreshes to minimize afterimage effects and unwanted artifacts (called ghosting) from showing up on the color E Ink screen. They uploaded a YouTube video (embedded below) showing how their updated Regal Refresh Mode has improved refresh performance when […]
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New Kindle Software Update 5.13.6 Released
It’s time for another round of Kindle updates! Right on cue, Amazon has been releasing Kindle updates every two or three months lately. The last update released in March was seemingly pointless. Nothing was included in the release notes except the usual “performance improvements, bug fixes, and other general enhancements.” This time around it’s the […]
Android 9 Upgrade Now Available for Onyx Note Pro and Nova Pro
Onyx has finally released the promised upgrade from Android 6 to Android 9 for the 10.3-inch Note Pro and 7.8-inch Nova Pro, but it might be more trouble than it’s worth for most people. Onyx has been saying they would upgrade the Note Pro and Nova Pro for literally a year and a half now […]
Onyx Boox Software Update V3.1 Released for Earlier Models
If you have a previous generation Onyx Boox device you might want to check the settings menu for a new firmware update. Last week Onyx started rolling out the V3.1 software update for the 13.3-inch Max3, the 10.3-inch Note2, the 7.8-inch Nova2, and the 6-inch Poke2. They still haven’t updated the download links on their […]
Remarkable Update Improves eBook Layout and Adds Pinch Zooming (Video)
A new software update has been released for the Remarkable paper tablet that adds some new features to help improve the readability of PDFs and ePub ebooks. Among the changes with the new 2.6 software update is the added ability to use pinch zooming, which works with PDFs, ePubs and note documents. Once zoomed in […]
New Onyx Boox Software Update V3.1 Released for Latest Models
Onyx has released a new software update for their current lineup of Boox devices that adds some new features and sharing options. The new firmware version is 3.1 and it’s being rolled out to Onyx’s latest models, which includes the Max Lumi, the Note Air and Note3, the Nova3, and the Poke3. Onyx says older […]
Another Pointless Kindle Software Update Released, Version 5.13.5
Amazon has released another new software update dated March 2021 for all Kindles dating back to the Kindle Voyage, except the Kindle Paperwhite 3 (again). The new firmware version is 5.13.5, and according to the release notes it adds nothing new. All it says is “Performance improvements, bug fixes, and other general enhancements.” However, sometimes […]
Kobo Firmware Update 4.26 Released, Adds New My Words Feature
Kobo has released a new software update for their lineup of Kobo ereaders. The new software version is 4.26.16704, and it’s available for all Kobo models except the Kobo Mini and the very first couple of Kobos without touchscreens. Not a lot has changed with this update, but Kobo did add a new My Words […]