Amazon has released another software update for the Kindle Scribe that adds some nifty new features. The new software version is 5.16.1.3, dated April 2023. The update is only available for the Kindle Scribe; there is no update for other Kindle models at this time. This is the second update that Amazon has released for […]
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Mandatory Software Update for Kobo eReaders
Kobo has started sending out emails to customers notifying them about a “mandatory software update” for older Kobo ereaders (the full list is at the bottom of this article), including the Kobo Clara HD, which they were still selling as recently as last year. According to Kobo, without the update, older Kobo ereaders will no […]
Kindle Scribe Software Update Now Available, Adds New Features
Last week Amazon released a software update for all Kindles dating back to 2015, except the Kindle Scribe wasn’t included in that round of updates. Now this week Amazon has an update package available for the Kindle Scribe as well, and unlike last week’s update for other Kindles that didn’t appear to change anything at […]
New Kindle Software Update 5.15.1.1 Now Available to Download
Amazon has released a new software update for Kindle ereaders. It’s been nearly 5 months since the last software update was released so it’s been quite a bit longer than usual. The update still isn’t showing up on Amazon’s software page just yet, but thanks to a heads-up by jhowell at MobileRead you can download […]
Major Software Update Released for Pocketbook eReaders
I saw a post over at MobileRead about a new software update being released for Pocketbook’s line of ereaders, and it appears to be a fairly major update that brings a lot of changes. The new software version is 6.7.1X (the exact version number varies by model), and it’s available for the InkPad 3, the […]
List of Latest Software Version for Every Kindle
I’ve noticed that it’s pretty common for people to encounter problems with their Kindles when the software isn’t up-to-date, especially on older models. If you buy an older Kindle, some of the features might not work properly or you might have trouble registering it if the software is outdated. Amazon’s customer service is pretty clueless […]
How to Get Firmware Updates and User Manuals for Onyx Boox Devices
For those of you that own an Onyx Boox ereader or notetaking device, Onyx has announced they are making some changes to how they handle software updates and user manuals for all the various Note, Max, Nova, Leaf, Poke and Tab models. Apparently they’re trying to streamline the process so they’ll no longer offer updates, […]
Onyx Boox Update V3.3 Adds New Features (Video)
Onyx has released a software update for Boox devices, including many of their older models, that adds a number of new features and a redesigned user interface. The V3.3 firmware adds the ability to sync book data, there’s a handy new feature that lets you send PDFs and notes to a printer, and the ebook […]