Kindle Apps for Windows and Mac now Support EPUBs!

The Send to Kindle app for PC and Mac has been updated to version 1.1.0.254. (The previous version was 1.1.0.253.)

It now accepts EPUBs and still allows MOBI format. You can download the latest version kindle app for Windows and Mac from Amazon's website. If you already install the earlier version Kindle app on your computer, you can update to the latest Kindle app by launching the Kindle app and clicking Download and Install.

Amazon added support for sending epub files to Kindle back in April, and their Kindle apps for iOS/Android have supported epub files since August. Now their desktop kindle apps for Windows/Mac also allow users to send epub files to Kindle eReader and Kindle reading apps. Of course, they only support DRM-free epub files. At the same time, they don't actually send the EPUB files to Kindles, but they get converted to Kindle formats instead.

By the way, sending epubs to Kindle by web is better than sending via these Kindle apps. First, it doesn't require you to download the Kindle apps. Second, the send to Kindle by web provides feedback on the processing of the book after it has been sent to Amazon. 

Best Way to Remove Nook DRM for Free Now!

DeDRM tools version 10.0.3 has some major fixes. The most useful change is that now this new v10.0.3 DeDRM_tools plugin can 

• support extracting the B&N / Nook key from the NOOK Microsoft Store application.
• support extracting the B&N / Nook key from a data dump of the NOOK Android application.
• support adding an existing PassHash / B&N key base64 string without having to write it to a file first.

So now as long as you can download Nook books, you can import your nook files to calibre and remove DRM with the DeDRM plugin.

It is super easy to operate. 

First, download the version 10.0.3 DeDRM plugin to your computer and unzip it.

Second, upload the DeDRM plugin to calibre. The plugin needs to be used with calibre. If you have not installed calibre, you can download it here. 

Third, drag and drop your Nook files to the calibre library, it will be decrypted automatically. Then you can view the epub file with calibre viewer directly.

However, if you still do not know how to make it work using this method, you can use the paid software – Epubor Ultimate to remove Nook DRM. Besides, it can also help you remove DRM from your purchased Kobo/Kindle/Google Play books. 

The Most Daring Innovations about BOOX Newly Released Devices

At BOOX's October Product Launch Event, they are excited to introduce their new ePaper tablet PC – Tab Ultra, as well as two new eReaders - NovaAir2 and Leaf2.

As you can see, BOOX tried to push ePaper devices to their limits over the last year.

For example, the Tab Ultra marks the beginning of our new ePaper tablet PC product line, which is designed for boosting productivity. So you can complete a variety of tasks on one device. And the Nova Air2 retains the elegant design of its predecessor while offering upgraded hardware and software. And the Leaf2 is updated to provide a more immersive reading experience. Now pre-orders for all new products already begins!

Plus, Onyx Boox has just issued the latest 3.3 firmware, which includes a redesigned control center with a more vibrant interface with new useful shortcuts. So all their new devices allow you to split the screen for multitasking.  And the redesigned user interface is able to adjust the refresh and contrast settings. More useful features allow you to explore!

Kindle Firmware 5.1.5.1 Support Cover Art for EPUBS

Although Amazon supports EPUB file format by emailing EPUBS to your Kindle, it can not show the cover of the transferred EPUB files, which could be annoying to navigate to your ebooks quickly. However, right now Amazon fix this issue by updating to the latest Kindle firmware 5.15.1. 

If you don’t know how to send your DRM-free EPUBS to your Kindle, here’s a step-by-step guide to help you out.

Here’s the release note:

Version 5.15.1 – September 2022

Here’s what’s new:

Amazon Kids eBook Store: Kids can now submit requests to their parent to purchase a limited selection of books. Go to the Amazon Kids parental controls page in settings and turn Store Access on to enable this feature.

WPA3 Support: Kindle now supports WPA3 WiFi security type. This keeps you up to date with industry leading wireless security standards.

Performance improvements, bug fixes, and other general enhancements.

As you can see, the book cover change isn’t even listed in the release notes for the new update. But we have already tested on the latest Kindle firmware and all newly added EPUBS have the cover now, but it can not add the cover to the PDFs.

If you prefer to transfer EPUBs to your Kindle, we strongly suggest you upgrade to the latest Kindle firmware 5.15.1 now. 

Amazon's 2022 Entry-level Kindle is Available Now!

Amazon has just announced its entry-level Kindle, which is available for pre-order and will start shipping on October 12th, 2022. The price starts at $99. 

“The new ultralight Kindle is the latest example of how we continue to bring premium features to our most affordable devices for even more customers to enjoy,” said Eric Saarnio, Vice President, Amazon Devices International.

The new Kinde has a six-inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1448x1072 with 300 ppi, a higher resolution than the 167ppi of the previous model. 300ppi is the same resolution found on the Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Oasis.

It has 2x the storage, with 16GB, which is useful for listening to Audible audiobooks. More importantly, the Kindle finally has USB-C charging and longer battery life. Plus the built-in adjustable front light, and the newly added dark mode feature, lets you read comfortably indoors and outdoors any time of the day.

Bonus tip: Epubor Ultimate can help you back up all your purchased Kindle books effortlessly.

What’s New about Kobo Clara 2E?

Kobo released their first new Kobo e-reader - Kobo Clara 2E this year. It is the most environment-friendly eReader made with recycled plastic. It has a 6-inch ebook reader that looks nearly identical to the previous Kobo Clara HD, but it adds support for audiobooks, Dark Mode, dual band WiFi, and it has a USB-C port. It also has double the storage space (16GB), along with an upgraded higher-contrast Carta 1200 screen, and it’s waterproof. 

Technical Specs

Display: 6” HD E Ink Carta 1200 touchscreen, 300 PPI, 1448 x 1072 resolution with Dark Mode

Storage - 16GB

CPU - 1 GHz

Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 ac/b/g/n (dual band), Bluetooth® wireless technology, and USB-C

Battery: Weeks of battery life (Dependent on individual usage.)

Waterproof: IPX8 - up to 60 mins in 2 metres of water

Front Light: ComfortLight PRO – Adjustable brightness and colour temperature

Customizability

TypeGenius: 12 different fonts and over 50 font styles

Dimensions: 112.05 x 159.02 x 8.66 mm

Weight: 171 g (Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.)

Supported Formats:

15 file formats supported natively (EPUB, EPUB3, FlePub, PDF, MOBI, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, TIFF, TXT, HTML, RTF, CBZ, CBR), Kobo Audiobooks (Audiobooks available only in select countries. Bluetooth® wireless headphones or speaker required.)

Here’s an introduction video about the latest Kobo Clara 2E., check it out:

Bonus tips: Epubor Ultimate is a powerful tool to help you back up your Kobo books.

Kobo Firmware 4.33 Has Been Released!

Kobo firmware version 4.33.19759 has been rolled out. This is available to all the devices except the Mini. Some new changes in this firmware are: Add more dictionaries option included in language dropdown, use pinch gesture to change font size when reading, and Turning pages in PDFs will now automatically maintain the current zoom level and position from the previous page. 

Here are the full notes from Kobo: 

Pinch to change font size in eBooks

   • You can now change the font size in your eBooks by using the pinch gesture.

   • As you pinch, a circular preview window will appear to allow you to see the font size as you adjust it.

   • Once you are comfortable with the size you can release your fingers to update the font size on the page.

   • You can also toggle this feature on or off in Reading Settings.

Zoom lock for PDF

   • Turning pages in PDFs will now automatically maintain the current zoom level and position from the previous page.

   • This can be useful if you have zoomed in slightly to remove excess margins and increase the legibility of the content.

General Improvements

   • Show “Add more dictionaries” button under the language dropdown menu in dictionary lookup

   • Bug Fixes

   • Improved Stability

If you want to remove DRM protection from your purchased Kobo files, you can follow this guide to remove Kobo DRM.