Amazon is getting set to release a new firmware update, version 3.1, for the Kindle 3G and Kindle WiFi that adds some interesting new features. If you want an early preview of the new software update you can download and install it manually by visiting Amazon’s Kindle Software page and following the directions. Otherwise it […]
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Nook Color Firmware Update 1.1 Now Available
Barnes and Noble just released a new firmware update for the Nook Color that adds some new features and fixes some bugs. The update is version 1.1.0 and unfortunately isn’t the BIG update we’ve been waiting for that will upgrade the Nook’s operating system to Android 2.2.
Nook Color Firmware Update Causes Problems with Hack, Here’s the Fix
Barnes and Noble issued a minor firmware update for the Nook Color, version 1.0.1, that improves the web browser and WiFi connectivity. The problem, however, is that you don’t have a choice whether or not you want to install it, and once it does install automatically it does some seriously strange things if you hacked […]
Sony PRS-950 Firmware Update
I received an email this morning from Sony about new firmware for the PRS-950 Daily Edition. The update will not be pushed over 3G so you either have to download it using the Daily Edition’s WiFi or download the firmware to your computer from the Sony support page to update manually.
PocketBook IQ Firmware Update
In case you missed it yesterday, there’s new firmware for the PocketBook IQ. If the PocketBook widget on the homescreen is white then you need to update. If it is yellow that fades to blue then it is already updated. The new update seems to make the PocketBook IQ faster. Scrolling is smoother and PocketBook’s […]
New Nook Firmware v1.5 Update Released
It’s finally here. The promised Nook firmware updated. B&N released it yesterday. This applies to the Nook Classic, of course, not the new Nook Color. This update adds some new features to the Nook Classic and fixes some persisting bugs. The update and instructions on how to install the update can be found here on […]
Nook Firmware Update 1.5 Coming Soon
It was announced yesterday on the official Barnes and Noble Nook blog that the biggest firmware update since the Nook was launched is coming next month. The update version 1.5 is said to “dramatically increase” page-turn speed and include feature and performance enhancements most requested by Nook owners. Other improvements mentioned include improved search functions, […]
Kindle 3 Firmware Update v3.01
Amazon has officially made available a firmware update for the new Kindle 3 that addresses freezing issues that some users are experiencing and adds the ability to create a new Amazon.com account directly from the device itself. Some new Kindle 3 owners have been reporting trouble with frequent freezes, especially when using the web browser. […]