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 […]
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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. […]
The Apple iPad Gets a Firmware Update
As far as first-generation electronic gadgets are concerned, the Apple iPad has experienced a relatively smooth launch up till now. No major issues or bugs or faulty parts—new iPhone owners haven’t been so lucky. The iPad’s main issue has been with Wi-Fi. While many iPad owners haven’t experienced any issues using Wi-Fi, there’s been a […]
Pandigital Novel Update
The Pandigital Novel finally got another firmware update on July 4th of all days (at least that’s the date on the zip file). The update can be found on Pandigital’s download page, and requires the use of an SD memory card. Working on the review for the new Kindle DX, I haven’t had much time […]