Amazon pushes out Kindle update

TechCentral: "US e-retailer Amazon.com has released the first major software update for its popular Kindle e-reader since it unveiled the Kindle 3 last year. The new software introduces real page numbers that match the pages in printed books, a feature long requested by users of the popular device. The software update, version 3.1, will be pushed to SA Kindle users in the next few days. A Wi-Fi connection is needed to download and install the update. It will not be made available over the cellular networks. ... "

Barnes & Noble Update 1.1.0 for Nook Color

AndroidOS.in: "Barnes & Noble has released the update version 1.1.0 for Nook Color Android tablet. It is no FroYo update, but it comes with several bug fixes including improved Wi-Fi connectivity. ... "

Nook Firmware Updates

PCMag.com: "Barnes & Noble is fixing to release its 'biggest' software update yet for its Nook e-reader, an upgrade that includes faster page turning, among other things. Other new features on v.1.5 - available for free at the end of this month via Wi-Fi or www.NOOK.com/support - include an improved search function, customized library organization, password protection, and the ability to sync your reading progress across all Nook-enabled devices. Separately, Nook will also release a software update for its Android app by the end of this week. New features on v.2.3 include the ability to jump to a specific page number, search within a book, view highlights and notes, and delete books from the library. Check www.bn.com/nookforandroid for more information and download instructions."

Kindle Firmware v3.0.1 To Enable On-Device Amazon Registration

SlashGear: "Amazon is offering limited access to an “early preview” of their upcoming firmware for the third-gen Kindle, promising “performance improvements” from the new software. Firmware v3.0.1 – available for both Kindle 3G and Kindle WiFi models – will also allow new owners to set up Amazon.com accounts directly from the ereader itself, rather than having to register online first. That functionality could make for easier in-store or gift purchases of the Kindle, especially when the recipient is not familiar – or lacks access to – a regular computer."

New Nook Firmware v2.4.1 From Nookdevs

New Nook firmware now available – v2.4.1 | The Digital Reader: "Nookdevs announced a new firmware for the Nook yesterday. It’s based on the v1.4 firmware that B&N release some months back, but it has a number of improvements. I’ve installed it and I have to say that this version is definitely more polished than before. In case you’re wondering, one thing that sets this firmware apart from Nokdevs’ previous work is that the v2.4.1 release has all the latest and best versions of the Nook apps ..."

Kindle 2.5 Firmware Update Now Available in US

The new release (2.5.3) has been available to international users for a couple of days already, and now American Kindle owners get theirs. The update is automatic via the wireless connection. Just leave your Kindle wireless turned on and the update will flow. (Don't have 3G? Go to the Amazon Kindle update page for a manual download.) 2.5.3 gives you "collections" to help you organize your books and docs ... and tools to use Facebook and Twitter posts to share your notes and highlights with others. More perks: zoom in and pan across PDFs, see what others living and reading in the Kindle ecosystem think are the best passages of the book you've currently your eyes in, enjoy a wider array of font sizes (all improved in clarity), and get the security of password protection. Check Geek.com. But note: the 2.5 update is not compatible with the original Kindle.