Onyx Boox has started rolling out Firmware V4.1 update, which brings along a slew of improvements to reading and note-taking on the Go 7 and Go Color 7 devices. Besides, the overall usability of its E Ink tablets and e-reader devices has also improved. The focus of the latest update is on enhancing the productivity, customization, and seamless syncing abilities of the Boox devices so as to make them all the more appealing to students, professionals, and avid readers.
Reading Gets Smarter and More Flexible
The Boox V4.1 update features several enhancements designed to make digital reading feel more natural and easier. Here are some of the important features available.
- One-Tap Reading Themes: You can instantly switch between modes, including Original, Clear, Scrolling, and Dual-Page. This is going to be especially useful when dealing with different file formats. Thanks to Boox NeoReader enhancements, handling PDFs, comics, and presentations is now more intuitive than ever.
- Image OCR for Specific Areas: Extracting text from images and such is going to be extremely easy with the image OCR feature. Just select the portion of an image or a scanned page, and you will be able to extract text right away. This makes it super easy to reuse content from books, diagrams, study materials, and so on as the need might be.
- Reading Progress Insights: There is a new time-estimate tool introduced, which provides an estimate of how long it is going to take to finish a chapter or a book. You will be able to customize the status bar to include such details such as page numbers, chapter titles, or battery charge level.
- Cloud Sync with Source Files: Apart from highlights and notes, you will be able to sync even the source files so that you can always have them across all your Boox devices. The limit applicable here is a max of 200 MB per book that you will be able to sync.
- Offline Backup with .booxc Files: For those who’d prefer not to back up their files in the cloud, the latest Boox V4.1 update allows local backups of both your books and annotations. Such backups can also be transferred between devices, provided they run the same firmware.
Infinite Note-Taking Possibilities
For users who rely on BOOX devices as digital notebooks, the Boox note-taking improvements in V4.1 are a game-changer:
- Infinite Notes: There are no page limits applicable, which means your writing canvas can expand in any direction. This applies to the built-in templates as well, as they too stretch with your notes. And to keep things simple and manageable, there are going to be anchors that will allow quick navigation within large documents.
- Customizable Toolbox: You can design your own toolbar with items that you use most frequently. Those can be pens, highlighters, or shapes, to suit specific projects. This can be a huge boost for productivity and creativity with the Boox devices.
- Smarter Lasso Tool: The floating toolbar is going to appear near your selection, which is going to make editing notes a lot simpler than ever before.
- Expressive New Pens: Calligraphy and fountain pen will provide a more natural feel than ever. It will mimic real ink flow and respond to pressure. This makes it ideal for tasks such as journaling, sketching, or handwritten annotations.
System and Interface Upgrades
Beyond reading and writing, the V4.1 update seeks to improve your day-to-day interaction with your Boox device. Here’s how:
- BOOX EinkWise: This refers to the option to switch display mode with a single tap. This acts to adjust the refresh rate, layout, and contrast depending on what you are up to with the device, whether you are reading, drawing, or browsing
- Front Light Presets: You will be able to save the brightness and color settings that you prefer the most, and toggle between them instantly. This way, you will be saved from adjusting the settings manually each time.
Final Thoughts
With smarter reading tools, a more powerful note-taking system, and new customization options, the latest Boox Firmware V4.1 update brings about a significant improvement in how users interact with their BOOX devices. The update not only enhances productivity but also makes the overall user experience a lot smoother and enjoyable.
