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E Ink phones are amazing, but you might want to keep a camera nearby


Black & white screens meet color cameras with an ending you probably already expected.

From phones to tablets, e-readers, and even monitors, I've been trying to get more eye-friendly displays into my daily life to alleviate the strain that backlights put on our eyes and brains. (Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central)A friend of mine with a Minimal Phone tipped me off to a camera hack that works pretty well most of the time. The E Ink screen feels great to read all day long thanks to its reflective nature, and the flicker-free front light ensures comfort even at night.

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