The Hisense A5 Pro is basically the best black and white E INK smartphone that you can buy in 2020. It has bleeding edge hardware specs and a glorious resolution. If you are not interested in the companies color lineup, the A5 Pro deserves a second look. Hardware The Hisense A5 Pro features a 5.84-inch E INK Carta HD screen with a resolution of 1440 x 720 with 287 … [Read more...] about Hisense A5 PRO E INK Smartphone Hands on Review
Archives for August 2020
Apple is planning on bundling subscription services
Apple is planning on unveiling a new tiered approach to subscriptions, by offering bundles. It is likely they will be announced in October, along with new iPhone and iPad models. The bundles, dubbed “Apple One” are designed to encourage customers to subscribe to more Apple services, which will generate more recurring revenue. A basic package will include Apple Music and … [Read more...] about Apple is planning on bundling subscription services
Pocketbook Touch Lux 5 has a new promotional video
The Pocketbook Touch Lux 5 is available now for $129 and many people are wondering what this device brings to the table. Good e-Reader will be conducting an extensive review of this device next week, but for now, there is a new promotional video that gives an outline of the key features. The Pocketbook Touch Lux 5 has a 6 inch E INK Carta HD capacitive touchscreen display … [Read more...] about Pocketbook Touch Lux 5 has a new promotional video
Unboxing the 13.3 inch Quirklogic Papyr E-Note
The Quirklogic Papyr is a new 13.3 inch e-note that is using the Sony Digital Paper shell and internals, but using the software in new and innovative ways. They have the standard note taking app, and also Google Chrome to browse the web. The device provides integration into the Inkworks platform by QuirkLogic enabling real-time collaboration with a paper-like writing … [Read more...] about Unboxing the 13.3 inch Quirklogic Papyr E-Note
Barnes and Noble issues new update for the Nook
Barnes and Noble has just published a rare firmware update for many of their Nook e-readers. Software update 52.0.78 is being pushed out and includes a number of bug fixes and enhancements. One of the most notable is author names always showing as their first and last name. This is useful if you like reading ebooks by the same author, it is easier to sort in your library. There … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble issues new update for the Nook
Microsoft Surface Duo Android 10 Smartphone comes out soon
The Microsoft Surface Duo is one of the most eagerly anticipated smartphones of the year. It features twin 5.6-inch OLED displays with a resolution of 1800 x 1350 with a 4:3 aspect ratio that connect together to form a 8.1-inch overall workspace (2700 x 1800) with a 3:2 aspect ratio. The basic Surface Duo hardware also consists of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 6GB of RAM, and … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface Duo Android 10 Smartphone comes out soon
Penguin Random House to release Audiobook Study Guides
Kids are going to go back to school soon. Some schools are opening their doors to students, while others are going to be doing distance learning. English classes tend to have classic books in their curriculum and Penguin Random House has developed audiobook study guides for titles such as Studying Dracula, Studying The Great Gatsby, Studying Wuthering Heights, and Studying Tess … [Read more...] about Penguin Random House to release Audiobook Study Guides
Xiaomi Mi Reader Review
The Xiaomi Mi Reader is primarily available in China and is geared towards Chinese readers who are invested in the Xiaomi ecosystem. You can download free books and also the latest bestsellers. There is an English firmware hack that is available, but it only changes a few things in the settings menu, adds another launcher and allows users to sideload in their own … [Read more...] about Xiaomi Mi Reader Review
Xiaomi Mijia Hygrometer Thermometer Pro Review
The Xiaomi Digital Thermometer Hygrometer measures both the temperature and humidity of the room and the parameters are displayed on a screen. The device features an 3.7 inch Ink display which ensures it conserves battery power, it will last up to a year on a single charge. The screen is incredibly clear and can be easily read in most lighting situations, thanks to the E INK … [Read more...] about Xiaomi Mijia Hygrometer Thermometer Pro Review
Steve Jobs sabotaged the Amazon Kindle app on iOS
Steve Jobs made it his mission to sabotage Amazon to prevent them from selling ebooks within their app. According to new emails between between Steve Jobs, Phil Schiller, Eddy Cue, and various other senior Apple executives, disclose the exact thinking behind how Apple approached Kindle on iOS. The current precedent was outlined by Steve Jobs, who stated that "I think this is … [Read more...] about Steve Jobs sabotaged the Amazon Kindle app on iOS