Nook software version 1.3 was released today with some real improvements.
- Read In Store (Beta) experience where you can browse complete eBooks (and soon periodicals) in your local Barnes & Noble store at no cost!
- Enhanced Wi-Fi® connectivity so you connect to even more hotspots and rolled out a basic Web browser (Beta). This will allow you to connect in places like Panera Bread that require acceptance of terms and conditions before you can use thier Wi-Fi.
- Android apps, play chess against nook or play Sudoku.
- Improved page turn speed.
- Faster access to previously opened eBooks.
- Enhanced color touch screen navigation and more, including new icons, Games, Wi-fi, Audio, and Web, use a finger swipe to see them all.
You can wait to get the download pushed to you by turning off the Airplane mode, or you can go to Barnes & Noble, download it to your PC and side load it directly to your nook. This link also includes a video on how to install the software and a separate one on the new features.
