Boox has introduced the Palma 3, the third generation of its pocket-sized e-ink reader, according to engadget.com. The device adds stylus support and moves to an aluminum build, the outlet reports.
Engadget.com describes the change as a redesign, and The Verge likewise reports that the Palma 3 picks up stylus input alongside a sleeker look. WIRED also covered the launch, calling the Palma line a well-liked e-reader family now entering its third generation.
The Palma 3 is not the only device Boox announced. XDA reports the company unveiled three new e-ink readers aimed at different kinds of users. According to 9to5Google, the new Boox e-ink devices, the Palma 3 included, run Android 16 out of the box.
That software detail matters for a device in this category, since it puts the reader on a current Android release from the moment it ships rather than an older version. The stylus addition and the shift to aluminum are the two hardware changes highlighted in the coverage so far.
Pricing, availability and full specifications were not included in the material reviewed here, and Boox has not confirmed those details in the reports cited.
What to watch next: official pricing and release dates for the Palma 3 and the other two Boox e-ink readers, along with confirmation of which models support the stylus.