The new version Sigil 2.5 represents a large set of bug fixes and new features. The most significant of these is the addition of an AppImage build of Sigil for Linux that is feature for feature equal to the builds we make for MacOS and Windows. New Features include MacOS, Windows and Linux AppImage updates to support latest QT, Python and pcre2 search engine. Developers have added ability to easily clear an Open With editor list, without need to edit ini files, new Search menu option that will hide the Find and Replace Window if open, resizable Alert Boxes to better see error messages, “Use Standard File Extensions” tool with menu and automator tool support. GetInfo feature was extended to all BookBrowser file types. For unnamed epubs Save-As now suggests a new name based on epub’s metadata.

Mac-based ebook creation software Vellum has released the new version 3.9. It enables authors to apply background not only in the first page but to every page of content. You can add a vintage paper texture, a wintery scene or a sparkling star field, then choose whether to apply it to just one chapter or your entire book. Also the new version allows to set up artistic page borders, like Floral filigree or Flickering flames. Page Borders are your chance to color outside the lines. Both new functions are in the new Background and Border section of Styles. Besides, in the update color output has been overhauled to better match Adobe tools like InDesign. Full Page Image now includes controls for full bleed Image Scale. Tooltips for custom images now display original filename and image size

Amazon has released firmware update 5.18.3 for Kindle Scribe, Kindle Colorsoft, 12th and 11th generation Kindle. Kindle Scribe has received the Active Canvas – Move feature, which allows you to move canvases around the screen with your finger. Canvas is an area on the page where you can write by hand (for example, draw diagrams, take notes, highlight something visually). This makes it easier to organize notes, especially when actively working with PDF files or long handwritten notes. Previously, the canvas remained in place after insertion and its position could not be changed. For other Kindles, only general performance improvements are indicated. The update also includes bug fixes and general improvements.

The Libero 6 Congo release introduces a number of exciting new features that elevate modern library operations and member experiences even more. The new Event Management for Libraries in Libero 6 brings communities together in a way that is intuitive and easy-to-use. With Event Management for libraries in Libero 6, libraries can create, promote and manage events for their communities all in one, easy location within the LMS. Event Management with Libero 6 saves staff time, encourages new memberships and lets your existing members access events when and where it suits them. You can create single or recurring events including an image, description, session availability, location map, address, tags and contact details of organisers who can be library staff, library members or external organisers.

Pocketbook has released a new entry-level model called the Verse Lite that basically removes all the distinguishing features from the regular Verse model in order to hit a lower price point. The price is €115, while previous PocketBook 's basic model was sold for $109. Compared to the regular Verse, it doesn't have page buttons, the warm light, the rotation sensor, the microSD card slot and its battery is 33% smaller (1000 mAh). It has 6″ screen and it has a frontlight but without temperature control. There’s 8GB of internal storage space and it supports cloud storage as well through Pocketbook and Dropbox. It supports WiFi, but there’s no mention of Bluetooth or audio support or text-to-speech like the Verse Pro and it’s not waterproof either. It runs Pocketbook’s Linux-based software and supports a wide range of common ebook formats, including Adobe EPUB and LCP DRM.

Onyx Boox has unveiled new Go 7 Color Gen 2 with full-color screen and physical page-turn buttons - that will likely compete against Kobo Libra Colour and Kindle Colorsoft. It runs Google Android 13 and full access to the Play Store. It supports PDF, CAJ, DJVU, CBR, CBZ, EPUB, EPUB3, AZW3, MOBI, TXT, DOC, DOCX, FB2, CHM, RTF, HTML, ZIP, PRC, PPT and PPTX. It has a speaker but also allows to listen audiobooks via Bluetooth earbuds or headphones. You can surf the web or download apps via WIFI. A USB-C port is available to transfer content and to charge the device. It's powered by a 2,300 mAh battery. The price is €280

Google Play Books, Kobo Books and Amazon Kindle app have received updates to allow users get “Get Book” option, where they are automatically redirected to their website to complete the transaction and then brought back to the app, where the book will be available for reading right away. Before this, buying books on iOS was less than ideal. You had to open Safari browser manually, find the book you wanted to purchase and buy it, manually open the ebook app again and sync. Apple has allowed the update due to a recent court battle, in which they lost. In the US and Europe, they must enable apps to use third-party payments and can be redirected to the company’s website to complete the final transaction. This has been a boon for the e-book space, as well as audiobooks.

Chinese ereader producer iReader has unveiled the new version of iReader Ocean 4 (2025). It has a 7-inch E Ink Carta 1300 black-and-white display with a 1680 x 1264 resolution and Kindle Oasis-like form-factor with back/forward buttons. It measures 4mm at its thinnest part and with 179 grams, it is also among the lightest around and can comfortably be operated with one hand. It comes with 1 GB of memory and 64 GB of storage. Power comes from a 2000 mAh battery, which is rated to last around 96 hours on a single charge. There is a built-in speaker and a microphone. It supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. The Type-C port also recharges the battery and allows for wired data exchange. Sensors onboard include a gravity sensor. The official price is $192.

Audible has unveiled a new set of tools for publishers to create AI-narrated audiobooks. They include 100 AI-generated voices across English, Spanish, French and Italian with multiple accents and dialect options and they will be able to access voice upgrades for their titles. Audible handles the entire audiobook production process for selected titles, managing every step from initial text ingestion to published audiobook, but publishers can access the same underlying technology while directing their production process, independently producing high-quality audiobooks. Publishers can also opt for human review from professional linguists to ensure translation accuracy and cultural nuance and will be able to review the translations themselves in our text editor.

New chinese ereader iReader Tango is here to compete with Onyx Boox Palma as it has the same form-factor. It has the same design as a smartphone, so it is easy to hold with one hand. It features both warm and cool lighting, making it easy to read in both daylight and nighttime conditions. It features a 6.13-inch E Ink Carta 1300 e-paper display with a resolution of 1648×842 at 300 PPI and supports 256 levels of grayscale. There is a new fast refresh mode 2.0, which should provide up to 30 frames per second. It features Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, two microphones and a speaker and is equipped with a 3900mAh battery, offering a nominal maximum standby time of 27 days. iReader Tango is retailing for USD 249.99