The Hisense A9 is the latest generation smartphone and ebook reader, it came out last year. One of the downfalls of this device is that you have to sideload your apps or an alternative app store like the Amazon App Store or Samsung Galaxy App Store. A recent development has occurred; thanks to some intrepid hackers at XDA Developers, they have rooted the device and installed … [Read more...] about Hisense A9 phone and e-reader now has Google Play
E INK Smart Phones
TCL announces Nxtpaper 40 smartphones
TCL is getting very bullish about Nxtpaper 2.0 technology since it is a fully functional Android tablet with eye-care both on a hardware and software level. The first generation Nxtpaper is coming to a smartphone near you, with the advent of the TCL 40 NXTPAPER and the TCL 40 NXTPAPER 5G become the world’s first and only smartphone devices to offer a revolutionary full colour … [Read more...] about TCL announces Nxtpaper 40 smartphones
Hisense A6L LCD E Ink dual-sided smartphone wonder. A Review
It isn't every day that you come across a dual-sided smartphone, and this is one reason the Hisense A6L is unique in its own right. Viewed from one side, the phone is just like the dozens of other Android smartphones out there. However, it is on the other side of it that the real magic lies - an E Ink display that will make the smartphone behave like an e-reader of sorts that … [Read more...] about Hisense A6L LCD E Ink dual-sided smartphone wonder. A Review
E INK is going to launch large-screen Kaleido 3 Outdoor tech in 2024
E INK announced Kaleido 3 Outdoor e-paper in April 2023. The company primarily uses this colour technology on 13-inch- to 15-inch screens outside. Adoption has been slow since it is very new. Sydney Australia is using it on traffic signs. E INK has disclosed to Good e-Reader that even larger screens are being developed and will be 75 and 85 inches. They plan to leverage this … [Read more...] about E INK is going to launch large-screen Kaleido 3 Outdoor tech in 2024
New 0/1 Phone with E Ink display promises a digital detox of your life
Amidst the widespread battle against smartphone addiction, a new wave of "EssentiaPhones" has emerged, offering solace from the overwhelming digital realm. These innovative devices harken back to the simplicity of traditional "dumb" phones, providing a curated range of functionalities. Introducing the 0/1 Phone by Andrea Mangone, the epitome of functionality and simplicity, … [Read more...] about New 0/1 Phone with E Ink display promises a digital detox of your life
Unboxing the Hisense A6L dual-screen E INK/LCD Smartphone
Hisense has been selling the A6L dual-screen smartphone since 2019, and for some reason, we never actually reviewed it. This is all going to change with our first look at the device. The HiSense dual-display smartphone runs Vision 7 UI based on Android 9 OS out of the box; it does support the sideloading of apps or alternative app markets but does not support Google … [Read more...] about Unboxing the Hisense A6L dual-screen E INK/LCD Smartphone
Temperature and Humidity Sensors with E Ink Display
Temperature and humidity sensors are advanced devices that give us real-time and accurate updates about both the temperature and humidity of the environment. It's an efficient way for homeowners to identify the possibilities of mildew/mold growth and keep their households away from such nuisances. Additionally, it helps to inform users of any unhealthy air quality, so people … [Read more...] about Temperature and Humidity Sensors with E Ink Display
Will Hisense stop making E INK phones?
There has been a tremendous amount of buzz out of China that Hisense will stop making E INK smartphones and other e-paper-related products, such as the Hi Reader. The company has just discontinued its TMall page, where all of its phones were listed, and there is a message about terminating its products. However, their flagship JD store continues to operate.In China, Tmall … [Read more...] about Will Hisense stop making E INK phones?
Dasung Link is now available on Indiegogo
Dasung is best known in the E INK world for its monitors. They have been making them for the past six years and they are basically geared towards secondary displays for your computer or primary displays for people who have vision issues and cannot do work on traditional LCD monitors. The company has started to branch out in the past couple of years, with a series of tablets and … [Read more...] about Dasung Link is now available on Indiegogo
First Look at the Dasung Link – An E INK Mirror for your smartphone
Dasung is well known in the E INK world for its monitors. They have released a handful over the past six years and recently started to branch out into other verticals. It all started with the Not an E-Reader tablet, and they rebranded the Sony DPT-RP1 with new colourful back panels. This year, they have done something very compelling. It is an E INK display that does two … [Read more...] about First Look at the Dasung Link – An E INK Mirror for your smartphone
Samsung GALAXY S23 is having a major problem with the stylus
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is the latest smartphone with note-taking functionality via the S-Pen. Many people who own their startups or work for other companies often use this series as their work phone since taking notes in meetings is straightforward. Sadly, there is a significant bug with the pen; it keeps getting disconnected from the phone.The error occurs when the stylus … [Read more...] about Samsung GALAXY S23 is having a major problem with the stylus
Dasung Link now available to buy worldwide
The Dasung Link E Ink mobile phone display is finally ready to ship. The company said there are ready stocks available so that the Link wired model will ship within 48 hours of the order being placed while the wireless model will ship within 72 hours. The Link was earlier available for pre-order in China in December 2022 though it is now ready to ship worldwide via Good … [Read more...] about Dasung Link now available to buy worldwide
The Hisense A9 Pro is a great E INK Phone with Upgraded Specs
The Hisense A9 phone came out early last year, but the company has upgraded a few of the internals and software. The RAM has been upgraded to 8GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. The last generation only had two RAM options, 4GB or 6GB; storage was capped out at 128 GB. If you are in the market for an E INK smartphone running a modern version of Android, this has flagship … [Read more...] about The Hisense A9 Pro is a great E INK Phone with Upgraded Specs
Oscal S80 with 33W Fast Charge and 10 GB RAM, 128 GB ROM + 1TB TF
Smartphones are a must-have in today’s lives but for adventurers, the regular types perhaps would be of little help. Rather, they need something that is a lot more rugged and rigid, something of the sort of the Blackview Oscal S80. The new S80 succeeds the S60 that helped Oscal make a name for itself in the niche rugged smartphone segment and the new S80 is expected to take … [Read more...] about Oscal S80 with 33W Fast Charge and 10 GB RAM, 128 GB ROM + 1TB TF
Hisense Hi Reader Pro Review
Hisense is the only player in the game that develops E INK phones and clamshell devices with no phone functionality that function as dedicated e-readers. There have been other attempts in the industry that tried to make it work, such as the Onyx Phone, Tencent Wechat Phone, Face Note and a couple of Chinese only releases, but they have not gone beyond a single … [Read more...] about Hisense Hi Reader Pro Review
Hisense A9 update makes the phone faster
Hisense has just released a firmware update for the A9 phone. This device has an E INK screen and has 4G internet access. The company has added a number of enhancements, such as making it more robust and faster. There is improved system stability, a new lakeside wallpaper, improved system permissions prompt for smart suggestion and improved location services. The phone is … [Read more...] about Hisense A9 update makes the phone faster