Xteink just released their 3rd new reading device this summer, the Xteink S4, and it has an interesting combination of features. Most notably, it’s the first Xteink ereader to run Android, but there’s a catch… From everything I’ve read, it sounds like the S4 is only going to be available in China, as Xteink reps […]
New XTEINK X4 Classic Now Available Through XTEINK’s Amazon Store
Last week Xteink released the X4 Classic, and now it’s already available to order through Xteink’s Amazon Store, and the estimated delivery date is next week. So far they only have the Space Black color listed for sale. I think I’m going to hold out for the Mist Gray version since I have an original […]
Sync Issues with Kobo eReaders and Apps Finally Fixed
If you’ve been experiencing problems with your Kobo ereaders and Kobo apps syncing properly across multiple devices and apps, there’s now a solution that supposedly fixes the issue, according to a series of posts on social media by Kobo’s CEO. Here’s a quote about the change: We rebuilt the entire bookmarking and progress syncing system […]
XTEINK Says They’re Bringing Back USB-C Ports
With the recent release of the Xteink X4 Classic, there was a lot of blowback about Xteink’s decision to switch to a pogo connector instead of using a standard USB-C port like the original X4 had. Xteink had already transitioned to using pogo pins on their smaller Xteink X3 and the new X4 Pro, and […]
Someone Got Android 16 to Run Smoothly on the Boox Go 7
It looks like it might be possible to run newer versions of Android on Boox devices in the near future. Someone got fed up with the lackluster stock software on the Boox Go 7 and decided to install Android 16 on it. Unlike most modern software developers, this person actually seems to know how things […]
Amazon No Longer Selling Kindle Colorsoft SE – New Kindles Coming Soon?
Here’s an interesting development. The Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition is no longer available to purchase from Amazon. The page says it’s currently unavailable, and it’s not just the US website—it’s the same story on Amazon UK and several of Amazon’s other regional websites. Of course it could just be a supply issue, but Amazon hasn’t […]
XTEINK X4 Pro Now Listed on Amazon in Space Black and Mist Gray
The new Xteink X4 Pro has turned up on Xteink’s Amazon store in both Space Black and Mist Gray. Neither are available purchase as of this writing, but it’s good to see they’re getting ready to start selling them on Amazon soon. The X4 Pro was released in late July, but the first wave of […]
New XTEINK X4 Classic (X4 V2) Getting Released Soon
Even before Xteink announced they were discontinuing the Xteink X4, there were signs of a newer version taking its place, and now Xteink has officially let the cat out of the bag. The Xteink X4 Classic is now listed on the Xteink website, and they’ve started posting teasers about its upcoming release on social media. […]