Barnes and Noble has released a firmware update for the “All-New NOOK”, or is it the “Nook Simple Touch Reader”, B&N’s marketing department can’t seem to make up their mind what to call it :). Who knows why they can’t just go with something simple like “Nook Touch”. Calling something “All-New” is going to become […]
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New Firmware Update for the PocketBook IQ
PocketBook has released a firmware update, version 2.1.1, for the PocketBook IQ Android ereader. The update is available for download from the PocketBook IQ support page. Make sure to backup your apps and ebooks first and to read the upgrade manual because it says that you must have firmware version 2.0.6 installed before attempting the […]
Kobo Touch Gets Another Firmware Update, Adds New Features (Video)
The Kobo Touch keeps getting new features all the time. Kobo issued another firmware update this past week, version 1.9.6, as well as an update for the Kobo desktop software. Kobo also added PayPal to their website as another option when paying for ebooks, which can save on extra charges for some customers who had […]
Kobo Touch Firmware Update Adds More Fonts and Layout Settings
Earlier this week Kobo issued an over-the-air software update for the Kobo Touch that added a smorgasbord of new font features in addition to various performance enhancements. There are now options to adjust line spacing, margins, and justification. Kobo also added five additional font types to choose from: Amasis, Delima, Felbridge, Gill Sans, and Rockwell. […]
ASUS Transformer with Android 3.1 Update Review (Video)
Yesterday ASUS unleashed an over-the-air update for the ASUS Transformer that upgrades the operating system to Android 3.1, providing numerous feature enhancements and bug fixes. Since I just posted the ASUS Transformer Review yesterday, I thought it would be a good follow up to post a video review showing Android 3.1 in action on the […]
New Firmware for Notion Ink Adam (Video Review)
Yesterday Notion Ink issued an over-the-air update for the Notion Ink Adam and also started taking orders once again. Even though the Adam has pretty much been a lame duck up till this point, I decided to install the new firmware to see how well it works.
Nook Color Firmware Update with Android 2.2 and Appstore Now Available
Today Barnes and Noble pulled the curtain off their much-anticipated Nook Color firmware update, version 1.2, that upgrades the operating system to Froyo (Android 2.2) and adds a number of new features, including support for Adobe Flash and access to the new Nook Color Appstore. The Nook Color firmware update is available for manual download […]
Android 2.2 Firmware Update for Cruz Reader Tablet T301
Now isn’t this interesting. When I reviewed the Cruz Tablet T301 back in January, the Cruz Reader website specifically stated that it would not be updated to newer versions of Android, but lo and behold, there’s a firmware update for the Cruz T301 that takes it from Android 2.0 to a much more favorable Android […]