Geeky Gadgets

Gadgets and Technology News

Header Right

Nook Color Getting Android 2.2 Update In January


By

It looks like the Nook Color will be getting updated to Android 2.2 in January, and what this update will do is turn the color eBook reader into an almost fully functioning Android tablet.

The Android 2.2 update for the Nook Color will bring a re-tooled Android Market to the device, plus other features including picnh to zoom and a more traditional Android home screen.

Nook Color

The version of the Android Market will not be the full version, but a modified version which wont include the full apps. As well as these new features Android 2.2 will also bring battery improvements to the Nook Color.

Considering the Nook Color only retails for $249 and it will have the majority of the functions of a standard Android tablet, it could end up becoming quite popular.

Smartphonemag via Gadget Venue

Filed Under: Android News, Technology News

Latest Geeky Gadgets Deals

  • I am one of those lucky ones that got a NOOK Color for Christmas. I love it. It has many features. The article is right, it is pretty much a tablet.

    Most androids are 3G, but when I saw that it was only WiFi I was somewhat concerned about its speed in downloading ebooks compared to 3G.

    Surprisingly with the WiFi on the NOOK Color; the WiFi is much faster. All my ebooks from the previous NOOK were quick to download.

    The picture quality is nice and vibrant, magazines and books are nice to look at.

    The Internet is very clear and fast.

    I guess with it being an android device it has some social network functions like you are able to highlight a passage in a book and instantly publish it on facebook.

    I can’t wait for the update. It does have a lower battery life than NOOK B&W, the battery life burns through pretty quickly as you use it.

    I have to charge it to power it more often, or turn off the device to save energy. Also, there are only a few apps available with it being an Android device, it should have thousands of apps available.