Firmware 5.18.1 for Amazon Kindle: New Leaf Function on Paperwhite and Colorsoft 1 Comment
Amazon has released an update for all 10th to 12th generation Kindles, as well as the Kindle Colorsoft and both versions of the Kindle Skrib, which brings various new features to the e-book reader. The Kindle Paperwhite (Review) and the Kindle Colorsoft (Review) are getting a new way to flip sides.
Kindle Paperwhite and Colorsoft want to be tapped
In the future, a double tap on the side of the case or the back will connect to both devices to flip to the next page or screen. The Tolino reader with “TAP2FLIP” has had a similar function for a long time. A brief test with the models in the editorial team shows that the new option works surprisingly well and should be a useful addition for many users. If necessary, the feature can also be disabled via the settings. In the Kindle Skribbe, Amazon has also ensured that the permanently displayed notes symbol can now be hidden by some users, as the permanently displayed notes symbol is annoying. It is linked to the writing toolbar and can be hidden or hidden with it via the quick settings at the top of the screen.
Series Summaries
In addition to the usual performance improvements, bug fixes, and other general optimizations, all of the aforementioned readers have received a new summary feature for books that are part of a series. However, this feature is currently only available for English-language content. According to Amazon, this should be useful if a series continues after a long period of time.
Update available now
The new firmware version is now available for the Kindle models mentioned. The update has not yet been displayed on the devices available to the editorial team via the built-in update function, which can usually take some time, so e-book readers must first be updated manually. Amazon provides the corresponding files on its update page. These only need to be copied to the Kindle root directory, and then the software update must be initiated via the settings. The system will recognize the update and automatically install it.
TOPICS: Amazon E-Book Reader E-books Firmware Kindle Tablets Source: Amazon
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