Pocketbook posted a new firmware yesterday for its 7″ Android tablet.
The IQ is a basic Android tablet running v2.0 v2.2, and it was launched late last year. This is (I believe) the 3rd update for the tablet, with the last one released back in April.
According to the release notes, the new update promises a new home screen, shortcuts, and a larger wallpaper collection. It also brings a few refinements to the reading app as well as some tweaks and bug fixes
You can download the firmware as well as the instructions on the Pocketbook website.
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Last I heard, and despite the version number of the new firmware, the IQ still runs android 2.0.
Promises of upgrades to 2.1 were made, pre-release, but at this point I don’t think anybody is holding their breath. Best we can hope for is TTS that doesn’t pause for 30 seconds between sentences or phrases.
The enhancements to the PB reader app are primarily the (belated) addition of Adobe DRM support. It still pales before the reader apps for the PB eink readers, though. Clearly not the same people involved.
The new update requires version 2.0.6 to install so folks running older/alternate firmware need to get there first. There have been reports of wifi issues that go away if you reset to factory spec after the update. I’m waiting to see what else pops up before giving it a try.
It’s a good enough generic android webpad but don’t expect the full Pocketbook reader experience.