Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority I’ve been a Kindle user for well over a decade, so in some ways the idea of jumping ship feels traitorous. I genuinely love my devices and the place they’ve earned on my nightstand, carry-on, and tiny Grinch heart. Unfortunately, Amazon’s locked-down approach and recent sunsetting policies have made me … Read More “I switched from Kindle to BOOX, and I have mixed feelings” »
TL;DR E Ink and MediaTek are teaming up to bring on-device AI features to future e-readers, including translation, transcription, and document summaries. MediaTek’s new MT8115 and MT8126 chips add dedicated AI hardware, potentially turning e-readers into more capable productivity and note-taking devices. The new platform also promises better color ePaper displays with smoother refresh rates, … Read More “New e-reader upgrades finally give you a reason to switch” »
The BOOX Go 10.3 Gen II delivers a sharp, paper-like reading and writing experience paired with the flexibility of Android. Its lightweight design, clean monochrome display, and broad file support make it an especially compelling option for users who want more from an e-ink device without giving up focus or comfort. As Amazon’s Kindle ecosystem … Read More “Excellent Android Kindle Scribe alternative” »
TL;DR The DuRoBo Krono is now available commercially in the US for $279. It comes with a smart dial to turn pages, and it can record and transcribe voice notes. It runs Android 15, has Play Store support, built-in speakers, and Bluetooth. When DuRoBo showed off its ambitious new Krono e-reader at IFA in Berlin … Read More “The DuRoBo Krono e-reader is now officially available in the US” »
BOOX is not done expanding its e-ink lineup this month. Fresh off the launch of the Poke 7 series, the company is already teasing another Android-powered paper tablet. BOOX posted a teaser for the Note X6 on Weibo ahead of a May 27 launch in China. The image confirms a monochrome display and stylus support, … Read More “BOOX teases another Android-powered rival to the Kindle Scribe” »
TL;DR BOOX officially unveiled the new Poke 7 and Poke 7 Pro compact e-readers after teasing the lineup last week. Both models feature refreshed designs, 6-inch 300ppi monochrome e-ink displays, expandable storage, and BOOX’s open Android approach. The lineup is set to launch in China on May 21, with a global launch unconfirmed. BOOX has … Read More “A new pair of e-readers just made Kindle look even more restrictive” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Kobo has raised prices again on e-readers like the Libra Colour and Clara lineup. The devices now cost up to $40 more than they did at launch after multiple price hikes since 2024. Shoppers are increasingly questioning whether Kobo still offers the same value advantage over Kindle. Rakuten Kobo’s … Read More “This Kindle competitor just shrunk one of its biggest advantages” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Rakuten Kobo announced a new integration with StoryGraph. The feature will support automatic syncing for current reads, reading progress, finished books, and star ratings. The new integration launches in June. Goodreads integration has long been one of Kindle’s understated ecosystem advantages. Kobo users, meanwhile, have mostly been stuck manually … Read More “Kobo finally copies one of Kindle’s biggest ecosystem advantages” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR New strings discovered in Amazon’s recently pulled Kindle firmware reference battery replacement support. The findings surfaced as the EU moves toward stricter battery repairability requirements for consumer electronics. The changes could hint that Amazon is preparing for easier Kindle battery replacements and first-party repair kits in the future. Amazon … Read More “Amazon’s next Kindle upgrade might be a replaceable battery” »
TL;DR Onyx has begun teasing the Poke 7 series, its next generation of portable e-readers featuring a grippy, textured back and vibrant color options. The device is expected to maintain its Android-based advantage, allowing for Google Play Store app support in global markets. The official launch is scheduled for May 21 in China. Amazon’s recent … Read More “Onyx BOOX Poke 7 teaser reveals a stylish e-reader is on the way” »
