B&N Releases Major Update To Nook Color Platform Including Introduction of Apps

Barnes & Noble held a webinar today introducing several new features to Nook Color platform.  TeleRead editor Paul Biba attend the webinar and has posted his notes here. B&N said that customers want more tablet features.

Biba also mentions the introduction of apps, a full-featured email client, and Flash.

Much more in the complete TeleRead post and an article from CNET and a news release.

Learn More About Nook Apps
50% of apps are $2.99, majority $5.95 or less.
About 125 apps as of today built by third party developers. More than 5000 developers registered.
Publishers include: National Geographic, Lonely Planet, and Conde Nast.

More New Features:

• NookKids
• E-Mail Client
• Integration of Flash Player and Video
• Nook Friends (Beta)
• Enhanced Nook Books

See Also: New Ad Campaign for Nook Color (via NY Times)

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