Straight Up Scoop on the New Kobo Clara Colour and Clara BW
Major competitors of Kindle set to boost their specifications as Amazon Prime Day approaches
Here's the lowdown on the latest scoop regarding the Kobo Clara Colour and Clara BW e-readers.
It seems like these bad boys are getting a revamp, and the streets are buzzing about it. According to good readers (Good E Reader, to be precise), one of Kobo's suppliers has filed some new FCC applications, hinting at potential changes to the Clara Colour and Clara BW.
Now, the FCC filings don't reveal the nitty-gritty details of the changes, but they do list the new devices as having the model numbers ending with a 'B.' Fancy, huh? While the Clara BW initially showed up with a larger battery in Europe, it's reasonable to expect the updates to affect both Clara devices globally.
Speaking of Europe, you might have noticed that Kobo devices have been out of stock in the U.S. for quite some time now, which, as history has shown, often happens before a new version hits the market.
So, What's the Deal with E-Readers?
The switch to color e-readers is advertised as a way to make these devices more captivating, allowing cover art and graphic novels to truly pop. However, the response to the Kindle Colorsoft has been underwhelming, to say the least.
It's been criticized for being pricey and lacking in speed and display quality. On the other hand, reading graphic novels on a 7-inch device doesn't quite deliver the same experience as a larger screen. Most other books, although they don't necessarily need color, don't seem to benefit much from it either.
That being said, the Kindle Paperwhite remains Amazon's star player, and with Prime Day just around the corner, you can bet that there will be plenty of jaw-dropping discounts on new devices.
Kobo, on the other hand, offers budget-friendly options and a more flexible approach when it comes to ebook purchasing or borrowing. OverDrive integration on Kobo devices opens up the possibility of borrowing books from public libraries, and some models still come equipped with physical page-turn buttons.
Looks like the playing field is going to get even more interesting!
Behind the Scenes
Recent developments include software updates for the Kobo Clara Colour and Clara BW models, released on June 3-4, 2025. These updates addressed various bugs and improved stability, but did not introduce any new features or significant changes. Since this was the first update in eight months for Kobo e-readers, users are eagerly waiting for news about the removal of Mozilla Pocket integration scheduled for July 8, 2025. Kobo has not revealed any plans for a replacement service yet[1][2][4].
Hardware changes are on the horizon too[3][5]. New iterations of the Kobo Clara Colour and Clara BW models, detected through recent FCC filings, are expected to bring a larger battery and some internal component updates, enhancing battery life and possibly other features[3]. The improved models may also improve global availability, including North America, where Kobo e-readers have been out of stock for months[3].
Stay tuned for more updates on these colorful gadgets!
[1] Techn productive website article[2] Tech product expert article[3] E-reader enthusiast article[4] Kobo support article about Mozilla Pocket deprecation[5] Official Kobo website for Clara Colour and Clara BW models
In light of the recent FCC filings, it's possible that we might see some technology updates to the Kobo Clara Colour and Clara BW, including potential changes to their internal components and a larger battery. These updates could potentially improve their battery life and other features.
With the revamped Kobo Clara Colour and Clara BW on the horizon, it seems that the market for e-readers is about to get even more interesting, with smartphones and other gadgets having to compete with the captivating color displays of these devices.
