A new firmware update has been made available for the PocketBook IQ 701 today that adds some new features and fixes some bugs. It doesn’t look like it’s the major update that was expected to add Adobe DRM support to PocketBook’s reading app and Android 2.2, but it does add text-to-speech and opens up more […]
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Nook Color Appstore and Firmware Update Coming Soon, HSN Gets First Dibs
The much-awaited Nook appstore and firmware update to Android 2.2 with Flash support for the Nook Color looks like it might be just around the corner. HSN has the Nook Color listed on their website accompanied with some interesting information if it is in fact true. Under the description for the Nook Color it says […]
Firmware Update for Sony Reader PRS-650 and PRS-350
Sony issued a firmware update this past week for the Sony PRS-650 and PRS-350 ebook readers. To update, all you need to do is plug your ereader into your computer with the USB cable and then open Sony’s Reader Library software if it doesn’t automatically launch when you plug the device in.
Kindle 3 Firmware Update Adds New Features
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 […]
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 […]