What’s halfway between the Kindle 2 and the Kindle 3?
It’s the Kindle 2.5, a software update that will be coming in May to the Kindle and Kindle DX, with some of the most important features that we’ve been calling for since the first edition of The Complete User’s Guide
We’ll have more on these major developments in the next few days, but here’s Amazon’s announcement text
Kindle Version 2.5 Overview
The 2.5 software update for Kindle and Kindle DX is coming soon. We are rolling out the new software update to a limited group of Kindle users and plan a broad release in late May 2010. Check back here for updates on the release schedule.
Here’s a list of the coming enhancements:
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Collections: Organize your books and documents into one or more collections.
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PDF Pan and Zoom: Zoom into PDFs and pan around to easily view small print and detailed tables or graphics.
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Password Protection: Password protect your Kindle when you’re not using it.
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More Fonts & Improved Clarity: Enjoy two new larger font sizes and sharper fonts for an even more comfortable reading experience.
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Facebook & Twitter Posts: Share book passages with friends on Facebook and Twitter directly from your Kindle.
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Popular Highlights: See what the Kindle community thinks are the most interesting passages in the books you’re reading.