The case for a Kindle remote grows stronger with every competitor’s launch

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TL;DR

• German-based brand, Tolino, just launched the Tolino Flip, a Bluetooth remote for turning the company’s e-book pages.
• The device follows Kobo’s Remote, which debuted earlier this month with the same functionality.
• These releases highlight a growing interest in remote page-turners, something Amazon currently doesn’t offer.

When it comes to e-reading, we’ve grown comfortable with the touchscreen tap or swipe. However, a new wave of add-ons, namely Bluetooth remotes that bring physical buttons back into play, is reshaping how we flip through digital pages. This week, German-based Tolino, a Rakuten Kobo subsidiary, joined that movement with the launch of its own remote control page turner, signaling that Kobo’s influence extends beyond its own lineup.

The Tolino Flip connects to compatible Tolino e-readers via Bluetooth with a range of roughly 20 meters. Measuring about 10 cm long and weighing just 26.5 grams, it features an ergonomic design, two tactile buttons for forward and backward turns, and a removable wrist strap. The device runs on a single AAA battery, promising months of use, and comes in black or white finishes. It is available now for preorder from the Tolino website.




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