The one thing that Kobo has done better than any other e-reader company is support their older devices. The Kobo Touch first came out in 2011 and this model has just received a huge firmware update. The first thing that is evident when you install the 3.16.0 update is the overall design changes. It now maintains the same look and feel as modern Kobo devices, such as the … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch e-Reader Gets New Firmware Upgrade
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Kobo Touch Firmware 2.1.4 Released
The Kobo Touch has just received updated firmware that gives it many of the same functions as the recently released Kobo Glo. The company is working very hard to ensure that there is homogenization across the entire line of devices, so the same features will be available on the current lineup of e-readers. Users now have the ability to install dictionaries in their preferred … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch Firmware 2.1.4 Released
Kobo Touch Firmware Upgraded to 2.0
Kobo has upgraded the firmware to its Touch e-reader today! There are a number of new features, including the ability to open different accounts. This is useful in a family setting or if the e-reader is shared between many users. The fonts have also been upgraded to give you a higher resolution experience. You can also make text sharper with custom Font Tuning. Finally, the … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch Firmware Upgraded to 2.0
Kobo Touch Firmware 1.9.17 Due Out Soon
Kobo is poised to release a new version of firmware for its first touchscreen e-reader within the next few days. It will bring a number of enhancements and key features that should dramatically increase page turn speeds and integration into the Facebook Timeline. The next release of the Kobo Touch 1.9.17 firmware and Kobo Desktop Manager software should be out within one … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch Firmware 1.9.17 Due Out Soon
New Kobo Touch Firmware 1.9.16 Released
The Kobo Touch is one of the most updated e-readers on the market and is constantly refined to give users the best experience. Today Kobo has released new firmware that provides a number of enhancements. Firstly the speed is dramatically increased for page turning and searching. The books themselves now have higher resolution fonts that make the text appear more crisp. One … [Read more...] about New Kobo Touch Firmware 1.9.16 Released
Kobo Touch Firmware 1.9.14 Released
New Firmware was just released for the latest touchscreen e-ink reader from Kobo! There is a plethora of new features including expanded bookmarking and more! The update is available to be pushed via the Desktop Manager, and this has also been updated as well. Here is the recent build notes • Tap the upper right-hand corner of your page to bookmark it • Add notes to your … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch Firmware 1.9.14 Released
New Kobo Touch Firmware 1.9.12 Released
Kobo has continued to release an onslaught of firmware updates to address issues with their first Touch e-Reader. The company has recently issued another upgrade that adds German dictionaries to the device and a slew of other small enhancements. Kobo recently opened their ebookstore in Germany and will be selling its e-reader devices locally in that market. To kick things … [Read more...] about New Kobo Touch Firmware 1.9.12 Released
Kobo Touch Firmware 1.9.11 Released!
The Kobo Touch got some firmware today that boosts the e-readers ability to share on Facebook and even search within books! In order to download this update the best suggestion is to load up your Kobo Desktop application and search for the update. Make sure to plug in your Kobo Touch to your PC and it will automatically update your e-reader. Changes • Share book on … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch Firmware 1.9.11 Released!
Kobo Touch Firmware 1.9.10 Released
Kobo has just released a firmware update for its first Touchscreen e-reader. It brings international capabilities for people in foreign markets to get the most out of their device. The new firmware update pushed via WIFI today allows you to set your device's language to English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and more! You also have the ability to to translate words in a … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch Firmware 1.9.10 Released
Kobo Touch Firmware 1.9.7 Released
New firmware for the latest generation Kobo Touch was released today, which enhances a few little things on the flagship e-reader of Canadian based Kobo. The new firmware update 1.9.7 allows for book art to appear on the screen when you are powering off your device or if it is in sleep mode. If you are the type of person that loads in your own books, the e-reader will now … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch Firmware 1.9.7 Released