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Boox Launches $25 Tappy, a Two-Button Remote for E-Readers and Phones

Boox positions the two-button Bluetooth clicker as a cheaper, cross-device option to Kobo’s remote.

Overview

  • The Tappy, announced Friday, is a $25.99 Bluetooth clicker that turns pages, scrolls vertical content, and skips audio tracks.
  • It uses two physical buttons with interchangeable keycaps and includes reading, browsing, and multimedia modes.
  • Boox lists a 95mAh rechargeable battery that should last for weeks and a Bluetooth range of about 33 feet.
  • The company says it works beyond Boox devices, with pairing for phones or laptops for simple media control.
  • It is on sale via Boox and Amazon, though Mashable reported the Amazon page was not live and U.S. stock was sold out with orders shipping from Hong Kong.