This Android brand just launched its own e-reader that lives on the back of your phone
The 3.68-inch ePaper reader weighs just 61g and snaps onto almost any phone.
HONOR, a brand under the Chinese tech giant Huawei, has recently unveiled the Life S3, an e-reader that magnetically attaches to the back of a smartphone. The device, which weighs just 61 grams, offers Wi-Fi 6 connectivity for transferring books and supports microSD cards up to 1TB in storage. With a 3.68-inch ePaper touchscreen boasting a pixel density of 259ppi, the Life S3 promises up to 30 hours of reading time.
Unlike other phone brands that have previously explored E Ink accessories, the Life S3 distinguishes itself as a standalone reader compatible with virtually any phone. The ePaper display technology has previously been combined with smartphone screens, most notably on the YotaPhone and Huawei’s optional ePaper rear cover for the P8.
Moreover, gadgets like the magnetic Flowtica Verso have also turned the back of a phone into a space for useful accessories. The HONOR Life S3 essentially takes this concept a step further by offering a separate, standalone e-reader designed to attach to your phone. According to a JD.com listing spotted by Michael Yang of Eink Lab, the Life S3 features a thin, 5.6mm thick body and a 3.68-inch ePaper touchscreen with high pixel density. However, it lacks a front light, meaning users will need ambient light for nighttime reading.
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