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 […]
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Kobo Update 4.17 Released for All Kobos, Adds Several New Features
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 […]
Kobo Libra’s New Software Features Coming to Older Kobos Too
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 […]
Remarkable Update 1.8 Improves Reading Experience
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, […]
New Kindle Oasis Software Update; Old Kindle Oasis on Sale Again
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 […]
Kindle Software Update 5.12.1 Released
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 […]
Onyx Boox 2.1.2 Update Released for Note Pro and Nova Pro
Onyx has released a new software update for the Onyx Boox Note Pro and Nova Pro. Other models will get added to the list soon. Update: It’s now available for the Max2 Pro as well. The new firmware version is 2.1.2. It adds a few new features, like the ability to convert speech to text, […]
Software Update for Likebooks Adds Several New Features
Boyue has released a new software update that adds handwriting recognition and split-screen modes, among other new features, to the Likebook Mimas and (probably) the Likebook Muses. There’s an update for the Likebook Mars as well, but since it doesn’t have a Wacom touchscreen obviously it won’t get the writing-related features. To update the software […]