The Nova Pro is the first Onyx Boox e-reader to be released in 2019 and the Note Pro will be available in in April. These two devices will receive a new firmware update in the next few weeks and it will add a slew of new features and functionality. Here is the complete list of all the new upgrades.
Reading Enhancements
- Optimize UI;
- Simplify the note-taking operation. Now allow writing directly by stylus and turn pages or menu by fingers;
- Improve PDF saving speed;
- Add color writing to PDF functions, including black, white, red, blue and green(visible after exporting to PC)
- Sidenote now is associated with documents instead of pages.
- Add word contrast setting.
- Add touch area custom function(the screen is divided into 9 areas, everyone can be customized except for the central menu) ;
Note Taking FunctionalityÂ
- Optimize the UI of note management;
- Add handwriting recognition function(Internet connection required at the first time);
- Add color writing to PDF functions, including black, white, red, blue and green(visible after exporting to PC)
- Add template download from cloud;
- Allow turning pages by fingers;
- Now automatically add a new page when to turn after the last page.
Android System Upgrades
- Add directory pattern to the library, display files by storage directory(only display files in the specified folder);
- The default language of the handwriting recognition function is English. Need to download packages for other languages;
- Add assistive touch for settings;
- Allow to change settings for optimization while using apps(assistive touch required);
- Add functions of app background and font color optimization.
- Add category for apps in App store. Multiple files download is supported
Michael Kozlowski is the editor-in-chief at Good e-Reader and has written about audiobooks and e-readers for the past fifteen years. Newspapers and websites such as the CBC, CNET, Engadget, Huffington Post and the New York Times have picked up his articles. He Lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
