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Boox Picco e-reader with 3.97-inch touchscreen and Linux OS to launch in November
Key points
- Boox Picco e-reader launches in November.
- Features a 3.97-inch touchscreen and physical page-turn buttons.
- Runs a stripped-down, Linux-based OS, not Android.
- Relies on microSD for storage; supports USB-C and WiFi transfers.
- Boox Picco was showcased at IFA 2026 in Messe Berlin.
- Boox Picco has an adjustable front light.
- Boox Picco does not support third-party reading apps.
Boox Picco Launch Details
Boox is set to release its Picco e-reader in November. The device was initially teased in July, with more details emerging from IFA. Pricing information is not yet available.
Hardware Specifications
The Picco features a 3.97-inch e-paper touchscreen display. It includes physical page-turn buttons that can be customized for short and long presses. Unlike the Xteink X4, the Picco will not have magnets for phone attachment.
Operating System and Storage
The Picco will run a stripped-down, Linux-based operating system, departing from the Android OS used in other Boox devices. It lacks onboard storage and relies entirely on a microSD card for holding books. Content can be transferred via USB-C or WiFi using a companion app.
Included Applications and Customization
The device will come with additional applications such as a timer, a to-do list, and a reading stats tracker. However, Boox is not expected to open its firmware, which may limit the device's hackability and customization compared to Xteink devices.
Updates
- Boox Picco was showcased at IFA 2026 in Messe Berlin.
- Boox Picco has an adjustable front light.
- Boox Picco does not support third-party reading apps.
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How outlets covered it
Boox introduced the Picco, a new e-reader with a sub-4-inch screen, scheduled for a November release. Unlike previous Boox devices, the Picco will not run Android, limiting users to the Boox store and epub files, which marks a departure from the company's prior strategy of supporting third-party reading apps.
Boox will release its Picco e-reader in November, featuring a 3.97-inch touchscreen, physical page-turn buttons, and a Linux-based operating system. This device offers an alternative to the Xteink X4 with its own set of features and limitations.