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Barnes & Noble currently rolling out update 1.2.0 for nook owners

by Robert Nelson on Feb 5, 2010 at 01:02 PM

Earlier this morning we saw the leaked memo detailing the software update plans for the nook. That memo stated that the stores would be receiving the update “this week” and that the employees would be able to side-load the version 1.2. Well, it seems that this week is here for… Continue Reading »

Nook firmware 1.2 update plans revealed by leaked internal memo

by Robert Nelson on Feb 5, 2010 at 11:22 AM

A recently leaked internal memo has revealed some update plans for the Nook ereader. The memo highlights how the stores will be receiving version 1.2 of the software sometime “this week” and that they will be able to “easily side-load” the update. Unfortunately, while the memo revealed that the in-store… Continue Reading »

Nook receives its first update

by Shawn Ingram on Dec 21, 2009 at 08:21 PM

When the Nook was first shipped out to reviewers and customers earlier in the month, there were a lot of complaints.  There were issues with the e-ink display’s refresh rate, the touchscreen was slow at best, laggy more often than not among others.  Barnes & Noble unofficially said an update… Continue Reading »

User reports: Western Digital WD TV’s being bricked by latest firmware update

by Robert Nelson on Dec 7, 2009 at 12:03 PM

It was just about two months ago when we saw that updated Western Digital WD TV Live Media Player become available, and more recently we have learned about a new firmware update that has become available. Of course, if you are a WD TV owner you may want to keep… Continue Reading »

AT&T requiring Treo 680 users to upgrade their firmware

by Robert Nelson on Aug 12, 2009 at 09:53 AM

It was once upon a time, well actually more like December 2007 when Palm announced the last firmware update for the AT&T branded Treo 680 and since then it seems that some users have chosen to not update.  Put it this way, that update came so long ago that one… Continue Reading »

Archos announces new firmware for their 5 and 7

by Natesh Sood on Oct 14, 2008 at 10:32 AM

Recently, Archos announced a new firmware for their Internet Media Tablets, also known as the 5 and 7.  The firmware doesn’t come with any major updates, rather a few nice ones to the make the overall player a little bit better. The firmware should allow for improved battery life, although… Continue Reading »

Samsung offers up firmware update for the Instinct

by Robert Nelson on Aug 1, 2008 at 10:21 PM

The Samsung Instinct has just been given what sounds like will be a welcomed firmware update, which is reported to include updates for some of the apps as well as the base code. Some of the updates include an increased audio volume when using Bluetooth, the ability to use saved… Continue Reading »

Alltel offers up firmware update for the Palm Treo 755p

by Robert Nelson on Jun 13, 2008 at 02:47 PM

Palm has released a new, albeit small firmware update for Alltel Treo 755p users. The new update brings the firmware from version 1.02 to 1.03, which will be reflected as software version “Treo755p-1.03-CDMA” on your phone’s info screen. The update does not offer anything overly exciting, but is still recommended… Continue Reading »

Nokia to release N95-3 Firmware Update by June

by Elisabeth Young on May 21, 2008 at 01:56 AM

N95 users from the US are abuzz with news that the cellphone giant is finally releasing a firmware update soon. Vandelay, an administrator on the official Nokia Discussion Boards, said that he received official word from the Nokia Software Update team that says Nokia is “working to produce the new… Continue Reading »

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