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BOOX Unveils Three Android 16 E Ink Devices, Including Palm-Sized Palma 3

The lineup pairs Google Play access with higher-refresh E Ink and AI note features to offer distraction‑minimizing reading and app-enabled productivity.

Overview

  • BOOX announced the Note Air6 C, Note Mini C and Palma 3 on Sept. 15–16, 2026, and the company says the 10.3-inch Note Air6 C is available now while the Note Mini C and Palma 3 are listed as available soon.
  • All three devices run Android 16 with built‑in Google Play Store access and share upgraded hardware: an octa‑core processor, 6GB of RAM, Bluetooth 6.0 and BOOX’s BSR high‑refresh technology to cut ghosting and speed page turns.
  • The Note Air6 C is a 10.3‑inch Kaleido 3 color notebook priced at $579.99 that ships with the BOOX Pen3, an integrated keyboard folio, V4.3 firmware features like Dual Notes and Talk Insights, and real‑time transcription and AI document summaries.
  • The Note Mini C is an 8.52‑inch, one‑hand‑focused color notebook (listed at $579.99) that pairs a Kaleido 3 display with a magnetic InkSight stylus in a thin, ~300 g design for on‑the‑go note taking.
  • The Palma 3 revives BOOX’s palm form factor with an anodized aluminum frame, 6.13‑inch E Ink screen, 128GB storage, a 16MP camera for document scanning, voice‑memo speech‑to‑text and a $339.99 price to position it as a low‑stimulation second screen.