Entries Tagged as 'firmware update'
A new firmware for the late Pocket Edge showed up on MobileRead a few days ago. I read about it at the time but I didn’t want to post about it until I knew that it worked. There’s at least 1 report that it does.
Warning: This is a hacked firmware. It’s entirely unauthorized and it might kill your Edge. It will also void the manufacturer’s warranty. Well, you don’t have one anymore so I suppose that doesn’t matter.
This update brings you a newer version of Android, and it also has the standard Google apps including the Android Market. It’s not clear that all the apps work properly, but this firmware seems to be stable. Now would be a good time to update.
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I just found out that there’s a new firmware out for the K3. I’m still downloading it, so I can’t comment on how well it works. But some of the features really tempt me.
Page Numbers – People wanted them, so Amazon gave them to you. You’re now going to have the option of tracking your location based on the page numbers of the related paper edition. (No, I’m not joking.)
Public Notes – You’re now going to be able to share your notes from the Kindle.
New layout for Newspapers & Magazines – Look to the right ->
Amazon
Tags:Amazon·beta·firmware·kindle·offering
Bookeen have just announced a new firmware update for the Cybook Orizon. This update brings some impressive improvements to this 6″ e-reader. The reading app now has the option of bookmarks, highlights, and notes. The network utility was also improved and it will now connect automatically to known networks. Finally, the browser also got a couple tweeks: a favorite list and a progress bar.
I’d heard some details about this update a couple weeks ago, and I’d been holding off on my Orizon review until I could dowload it. I’ll statrt working on the review in the next few days.
You can get the update by connecting your Orizon to a Wifi network and going online.
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The firmware update showed up on the B&N website last night, and I’m told it’s currently being pushed out to NC. They’re calling it a minor update, and improvements include:
- Improved performance of Wi-Fi connectivity, Home and Shop.
- Ability to pinch and zoom in browser.
- Enhanced reading experience for magazines and children’s books.
- Access helpful NOOKcolor related information and support tips on the new default browser home page.
- Reduce mistyped passwords with “show password” option during registration and Wi-Fi set up.
- Easily identify NOOK kids Read To Me™ books with a new text banner next to the titles in Shop.
- General bug fixes and performance improvements.
Did you notice pinch-zoom now works in the browser? Oh, how I want one.
B&N
Tags:nookcolor·update
Pandigital recently uploaded a new firmware for the black Novel. It’s dated 14 January.
I’ve downloaded and installed it. It’s still based on v1.5 and still uses the B&N ebookstore, but on the plus side the new firmware turned the Novel from an e-reader into a tablet.With this firmware you can now install apps without having to hack the Novel. (Of course, you could already do that with the CA firmware.)
Update: If you’re looking for a the latest firmware update for this tablet, read this post. Much of this post is outdated.
The update didn’t affect any of the apps I already had installed, which is a plus. But it also didn’t add much besides the new home screen. [Read more →]
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I just received a tweet that the Bebook Neo, a 6″ e-ink e-reader, got an update a few weeks ago. Some of the changes and improvements include:
- Improved Text-To-Speech Function
- Added basic .doc support
- Optimized .pdf support
- Updated user interface
- Improved web browsing speed
- Added persistent cookies in browser
- Fixed some online keyboard issues while browsing
- Improved web security options (delete sessions/cookies)
- Improved bookmarking functionality in browser
- Extended WiFi setup and connection options
- Fixed some online .epub download problems
- Improved Mac connectivity
- Added text-to-speech functionality (English only)
- Added system languages
Bebook
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A new firmware for the late Pocket Edge showed up on MobileRead a few days ago. I read about it at the time but I didn’t want to post about it until I knew that it worked. There’s at least 1 report that it does.
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