{
  "id": 3245415,
  "title": "The PocketBook Q ereader is a phone-sized rival to the Boox Palma 2 Pro —but it doesn't run Android",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/the-pocketbook-q-ereader-is-a-phone-sized-rival-to-the-boox-palma-2",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-25T11:11:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/tablets/ereaders/the-pocketbook-q-ereader-is-a-phone-sized-rival-to-the-boox-palma-2-pro-but-it-doesnt-run-android"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The PocketBook Q is a new ereader launching in late fall, priced at $235 / £175 (around AU$330). With a 5.84-inch E Ink Carta 1300 touchscreen, this phone-sized rival to the Boox Palma 2 Pro and Viwoods AiPaper Reader boasts a slim and lightweight design at 154 x 75.8 x 6.5mm and 130g. While it doesn't run Android, limiting access to apps, the device offers a broad format support for both ebook and audio files, and comes with an IPX4 rating for resistance to splashes and moisture. The PocketBook Q also includes physical side buttons for page turning and integrates with Libby for borrowing digital library books. Running on PocketBook OS, an operating system based on Linux, users can enjoy a focused reading experience without distractions, but they won't have access to popular apps like Kindle or Kobo.",
  "summary": "The PocketBook Q ticks a lot of boxes for anyone who wants a compact ereader, but its operating system could be an issue for some.",
  "key_points": [
    "PocketBook Q priced at $235 / £175, launching in late fall",
    "5.84-inch E Ink Carta 1300 touchscreen with slim design",
    "Runs on PocketBook OS, lacks Android apps"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}