Barnes & Noble has posted its long-awaited update for the Android-based Nook reader, which now turns the device into a tablet with full app support on account of the inclusion of the new Nook Apps feature as well as its own storefront for apps and services.
Although the Nook is based on Android with the latest update utilizing the Android 2.2 kernel as a base, the update does not include support for Google services or offer access to the full Android Market. The update will be rolled out via Wi-Fi within the next few weeks, which also includes a dedicated email client and an improved web browser, making it a viable alternative to larger and more expensive Android-based tablets such as the Galaxy Tab and Motorola Xoom.
