{
  "id": 8050031,
  "title": "Xteink is reportedly making an Android e-reader — but its not available in the US yet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/xteink-is-reportedly-making-an-android-e-reader-but-its-not-available",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-17T15:13:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/xteink-s4-android-e-reader-china-availability"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Xteink is reportedly developing an Android e-reader, though it is not yet available in the United States. According to Good E-reader, Xteink has launched a new tiny e-reader called the Xteink S4, which runs on Android 11. Previously, Xteink's e-readers operated on a proprietary Linux system. However, with the switch to Android, users can now download apps for Kindle and Kobo, expanding the range of available books. The S4 features a 4.3-inch E Ink touchscreen with a 220 ppi resolution, 2GB of RAM, and a 32GB SSD. Notably, it includes a front light with adjustable cool and warm light and a USB-C port, distinguishing it from the previous X4 Pro model. While the Xteink X4 e-reader currently runs on a Linux system, the S4's Android system allows users to access all Kindle books and sync their reading progress across devices. Regrettably, the Xteink S4 e-reader remains unavailable in the United States for now, as it is only available for preorder in China for approximately $50 USD.",
  "summary": "Xteink e-readers are the trendiest e-readers of the moment. An Android version is coming, but it's only available in China. Here's what we know so far.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "There's finally an Xteink e-reader that runs your Kindle app",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/theres-finally-an-xteink-e-reader-that-runs-your-kindle-app",
        "published": "2026-09-17T15:17:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}