This Mini E-Reader Makes Reading Fun, but Finding Books Can Be a Chore

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Xteink’s micro e-readers are the smallest e-readers I've ever seen.

When I think of a pint-sized e-reader, I usually think of the popular Boox Palma, which is still the size of a smartphone. But Xteink's line of e-readers is even smaller—so small that they're designed to snap onto the back of your phone, underneath your camera. Last month, Xteink launched the Xteink X4 Pro, an upgraded version of its existing X4 that adds a touchscreen, a home button, and an updated design, making it feel more like a mini smartphone or Kindle.

But even with a fresh design, the real hurdle of Xteink's e-readers remains accessing your books. There's no built-in shop, so the easiest method I've found is to have an EPUB file handy (or the URL to a long internet essay or article) that you can quickly upload through the app.

Both the Xteink X4...

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