"My ideal phone case has always been two different products at once. Part of me wants a permanent E Ink panel for boarding passes, social QR codes, and a to do list that never disappears behind a lock screen. Another part wants an AI notetaker like the Plaud, with its own mic, its own record button, and reliable transcription. Until now, those wants have fought for the same patch of real estate on the back of my phone."
"Reetle's SmartInk I feels like someone finally noticed that clash. Instead of asking me to choose, it fuses the two roles into a single shell. The E-Ink side handles the quiet, persistent information, while the hardware in the case listens, records, and hands everything off to the phone for syncing and AI summaries. In practice, that turns the case from decoration into the main interface for how I capture and review my day."
The SmartInk I merges a permanent E Ink panel with integrated recording hardware to make a phone case an active capture and display platform. The E Ink surface provides a low-power, paper-like dashboard for calendars, QR codes, and persistent checklists that remain visible outdoors. Built-in microphones and a dedicated one-press record button allow instant audio capture without unlocking the phone or opening apps. Recorded audio is handed off to the phone for syncing and AI-powered summaries and transcription. The design prioritizes glanceable information and low-friction recording, transforming the case from passive protection into a primary interface for daily review.
Read at Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
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