The inkCase i6 is an iPhone 6 case that can double as an e-reader, allowing you to use the back of your iPhone almost as easily as the front. Think it sounds weird? Read on.
Oaxis developed the original InkCase as a crowdfunded project that was successful enough for the company to develop a newer, better, iPhone 6-compatible version in the inkCase i6. Essentially, this case has a black screen with white e-ink letters and shapes in a very minimalistic style. The screen-on-the-back-of-your-screen uses its own interface hub called inkCase Now, which can receive pushed notifications about weather, news, messages, and more. The hub also lets you access several iPhone apps and features, based on what you want the e-ink screen to mirror.
At this point, you can be forgiven for wondering…well, what the point is. The iPhone already has a screen. But Oaxis is quick to point out the convenience of having a simpler e-ink alternative on the back of your phone.
For example, you can read eBooks on that secondary screen without worrying about glare and, because the only draw on the iPhone battery is for the Bluetooth connection, you won’t drain your battery doing it. If you like to take your iPhone on a run or a bike ride, you can chart your stats and check on your progress without worrying about sweaty fingers or the glare from the sun. The screen can also give you updates and notifications without the need to unlock or wake up your phone.
One final note about the inkCase i6: It’s surprisingly slim. The case only takes up 4.2mm of width, not much different from an average iPhone case. It features a snap-on design made from polycarbonate.
The inkCase i6 will be available sometime in the spring, with no firm word yet on pricing.
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