B&N NOOK Receives v1.5 Firmware Upgrade
While those looking for an eReading device that features a colored version, rather than the more "traditional" e-ink display, have found some solace in the NOOKcolor, for all those adopters who picked up the original NOOK, it's time you get a decent upgrade to your firmware version. Not too long after the official launch of the color version, the e-ink touting NOOK has just been granted version 1.5 of its software, which brings plenty of improvements to the eReader.
First and foremost, Barnes & Noble say that the new firmware version will grant the eReader faster page refreshes, something in the ballpark of 50% faster, in fact. You'll also get better syncing across devices, as well as be able to customize folders. You should also get better battery performance after the update, as well.
The upgrade is available for both the 3G-equipped NOOK, as well as the WiFi-only model. You should be prompted on your device that you can download the update. And, it's also a free one, too. After you install it, let us know what you think of the update, won't you?
Press Release
NOOK eReader Firmware Update v1.5
As previously announced, Barnes & Noble is making the largest-ever update to NOOK 3G and NOOK-Wi-Fi firmware, which is now available. The update delivers the most-requested features and performance enhancements from NOOK customers, including:
· New Features
o Sync current reading position across devices. Sync across all NOOK eReaders and devices enabled with NOOK software and apps, including iPad, iPhone/iPod touch, Android smartphones and PC.
o Customize folders and group content for My B&N Library. The My Shelves feature enables users to organize B&N Libraries by a particular subject or theme, on easy-to-organize, easily-accessible Shelves .
o Password protection option for purchases made on a NOOK device. Customers can require their Barnes & Noble account password be entered before NOOK authorizes any content download (purchases, samples and free books). This is a helpful feature customers requested for NOOKs that are shared among family members, students in a class and company employees).
o Pass code security for the NOOK. Customers can configure NOOK to lock the screen after a certain number of minutes and then require a pass code to unlock it. The pass code security feature will activate each time the NOOK does powers on, awakens form Sleep Mode.
· Enhancements
o Faster page turns. Customers can enjoy a 50% faster turn rate than the previous version.
o Improved search functionality that includes My Documents (side-loaded content) in the results.
o Additional battery and other performance enhancements
NOOK version 1.5 software is available at no cost to all current and new NOOK owners via Wi-Fi or manual download at www.NOOK.com/support. You'll find images and additional information about NOOK at www.bn.com/nook/media.
NOOK for Android v2.4
NOOK for Android v2.4 adds makes it even easier for customers to quickly browse and download new great reads from the NOOKbook Store with in-app shopping. Browse more than 2 million digital NOOKbooks and more from the NOOK for Android app, and with a couple of taps, your title or sample is downloaded and ready to read on your Android smartphone or across the complete line of NOOK devices and software.
The updated NOOK for Android also gives customers the ability to take notes and make highlights in their NOOKbooks. These highlights and notes will also sync on other NOOK apps and devices.
More information is available at www.bn.com/NOOKforandroid or download the new version from Android Market. We'll continue to provide you with news of NOOK device and software updates.