Kobo has updated its Kobo Arc tablet to Android Jelly Bean 4.1, bringing improved search and Google Now to the 7” device.
The Arc includes Kobo’s reading app and integrated bookstore as well as standard tablet features such as web browsing and emails.
Earlier this month it won the prestigious red dot: Product Design 2013 award.
Customers will be able to download the software update when they next connect to the web via WiFi.
“Kobo Arc is the perfect tablet for people that love consuming books, movies, and surfing the web,” said Wayne White, EVP of Devices, Kobo.
“With the latest Jelly Bean update, Kobo Arc becomes the perfect eReading companion that offers more with intelligent search recommendations, voice-to-text, and a highly responsive touch screen.”