Barnes and Noble has started rolling out firmware updates for the Nook Simple Touch, GlowLight Nook Touch, and Nook HD and HD+ tablets. According to B&N, the software update is minor. In fact it’s so minor all they give as a description for the Nook Touch is, “The NOOK Simple Touch Ver1.2.0 update provides minor […]
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Nook HD+ Review
When Barnes and Noble first unveiled the Nook HD and Nook HD+ back in September, I was intrigued by the unique screen size of the 9-inch Nook HD+. But ultimately I decided to get a 7-inch Nook HD because I’ve been reviewing a lot of 7-inch tablets lately like the Kindle Fire HD and Google […]
10 Must-Have Free Apps for the Nook HD and Nook HD+
I was trying to finish up the Nook HD+ review today but it’s just not going to happen, and it’s already getting too long to include a list of recommended apps, so I decided to go ahead and put together this separate post of must-have apps for the new Nook HD tablets. B&N’s appstore is […]
How to Sideload Android Apps on Nook HD and Nook HD+ Without Rooting
Much to my surprise, it turns out that it’s entirely possible to sideload third-party Android apps onto Barnes and Noble’s new Nook HD and Nook HD+ tablets. But before you get too excited, B&N doesn’t make the process easy. In fact it’s pretty much a total pain in the ass, but it is possible, and […]
B&N Delays Nook HD and Nook HD+ Shipments Until December (Or Not)
Bad news on the new Nook HD front. Barnes and Noble was supposed to start shipping their new Nook HD tablets yesterday, and B&N even issued a press release on October 30th stating as much, but something has gone sour since then because B&N is now sending out emails saying the Nook HD has been […]
OverDrive App Arrives in Nook Appstore for Access to Library eBooks
If you own a Nook Color, a Nook Tablet, or plan on getting one of the new Nook HD tablets, Barnes and Noble recently added the OverDrive Media Console app to the Nook Appstore to make borrowing ebooks and audiobooks from public libraries a lot easier and more convenient. Previously if you wanted to get […]
Barnes & Noble Unveils New Tablets: Nook HD and Nook HD+
Today Barnes and Noble pulled the wraps off two new Nook tablets, a 7-inch model and a 9-inch model, both with an emphasis on “HD”. They are already up for pre-order in the United States from Barnes and Noble.com, and will also be available in the UK in early November. The big news with Barnes […]