Amazon has updated its Kindle software to include some new typography and layout tweaks. One of the latest additions means that more Kindle owners can now enjoy a brand new and exclusive font called Bookerly.
Bookerly was specifically designed for the popular Amazon e-reader and was previously introduced with the 2015 Kindle Paperwhite released last month. Updating to Kindle software 5.6.5 will now install it on a number of other eligible devices in the range. The idea with Bookerly is to offer a gentler more readable font and a better reading experience on digital format that more closely resembles that of an actual paper book.
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Other additions in the Kindle software update continue this intention. There will be more customization options for presenting the pages and paragraphs so they appear more like print on a page with new typography and layout settings available. Hyphenation, justification and proper kerning like in a real book have also been rolled out for thousands of e-books already available in the Amazon store. Smart Lookup has been improved and can be brought up with a single tap of a word so you’ll never be left hanging on a sentence.
If you have a Kindle Voyage, Kindle Touch, Kindle 7th generation or any version of the Kindle Paperwhite your device should automatically prompt you when the update is available. Provided you have a valid WiFi or 3G connection it’ll happen all by itself. If it doesn’t come on its own accord hit Menu and Sync to give it a nudge.
We recommend checking the Amazon website for availability and update schedule for its entire product range.