Look out Kindle: Xiaomi could be launching its cheaper ebook reader globally – Techradar
The ereader market is one that’s long been dominated by just two players in many parts of the world – Amazon’s Kindle and Rakuten’s Kobo – but just like we’ve seen with smartphones over the last several years, that cozy situation could soon get shaken up by a new Chinese competitor. As spotted by Notebook Check , a product called the Xiaomi Mi Ebook Reader has recently been certified by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group, and will boast the latest Bluetooth 5.0 standard. That means the device could arrive with audiobook support, much like the current range of Kindle ereaders. Xiaomi isn’t new to the world of ebook readers. Last year, the company launched two devices exclusively in China – the iReader T6 in May and the MiReader in November. Both only support the Chinese script, but if this listing is anything to go by, Xiaomi may be gearing up to release an ereader globally. Deep in Mi book No specifications of the upcoming Xiaomi device have been revealed, and it’s as yet un...