- The Boox Picco e-reader features a tiny 3.97-inch black-and-white display with a built-in front light.
- It weighs a mere 58 grams and supports magnetic attachment to the back of a phone via an included case.
- Unlike many Android-based Boox devices, the Picco opts for a simplified experience without Google Play Store access.
If your smartphone is currently a bottomless abyss of doomscrolling and eye strain, salvation has arrived in a surprisingly tiny package. Boox—a brand usually known for its feature-packed Android e-readers—is officially diving headfirst into the ultra-pocketable reader trend with the brand-new Picco.
First teased in pre-production form at IFA 2026, the Boox Picco is now officially up for pre-order. While it technically kicks off at $99, US buyers looking to snag one from the domestic warehouse will see a modest price tag of $109. For that price, you get a device boasting a diminutive 3.97-inch black-and-white display complete with a front light, ensuring your late-night reading habits won’t disturb a sleeping partner.
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Weighing in at a featherlight 58 grams, the Picco is designed to practically disappear into your pocket. However, if you want to double down on your pocket real estate, the device comes bundled with a case that adds magnetic backing. This allows you to snap the e-reader right onto the back of your phone, effectively giving you a secondary distraction-free screen without the temptation of social media notifications.
There is one major catch for power users: unlike its Android-toting siblings, the Picco steers clear of the Google Play Store entirely, meaning zero third-party app support. Instead, you’ll rely on a companion app or a handy SD card slot to sideload your favorite ePUB files. For those ready to embrace the minimalist reading life, pre-orders are live now, with shipping expected to kick off around October.
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