Xteink’s X3 is a tiny magnetic e-ink reader that snaps onto the back of an iPhone with MagSafe and sells for about $80. [1]
The device is smaller than the earlier Xteink X4 and works with smaller phones, including the iPhone 16. The X4 only fit larger phones such as the iPhone Pro Max. [1]
Xteink pitches the X3 as a calmer way to read and a nudge away from doomscrolling on social media. The reviewer, who says they read about 50 books a year but still spend a lot of time on social apps, said they hoped the X3 would help them read more and scroll less. [1]
The unit arrived promptly and attached securely to the phone, according to the review. For several days, the reviewer carried it on the back of the phone and said they felt a bit nervous about it because they usually rely on a Pop Socket wallet and sometimes leave home without their real wallet. [1]
The reviewer loaded books onto the X3 and used it to read "The Power Broker" at a Phillies baseball game, while also taking photos with the device. [1]
