Xteink’s tiny e-readers are getting access to free books through Libby
One of the big tradeoffs with Xteink's pocket-friendly e-readers is a lack of easy access to ebooks. On a Kindle or Kobo you can download tens of thousands of titles through each device's respective online bookstores, but with Xteink's devices you have to source DRM-free ebooks on your own. That's about to change, as the […]
The Verge reports that CrossPoint Reader, a free alternative firmware for Xteink's X3, X4, and X4 Pro e-readers, is now supporting third-party plug-ins. This development will enable the devices to access DRM-protected ebooks borrowed through OverDrive's Libby library app. The Verge notes that this is a significant improvement for Xteink's pocket-friendly e-readers, as they previously lacked easy access to ebooks, requiring users to source DRM-free titles independently.
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