{"id":270536,"date":"2026-06-11T15:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T19:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/11\/the-go-6-gen-ii-adds-handwriting-to-a-pocket-e-reader-but-android-11-is-a-letdown\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T15:35:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T19:35:10","slug":"the-go-6-gen-ii-adds-handwriting-to-a-pocket-e-reader-but-android-11-is-a-letdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/11\/the-go-6-gen-ii-adds-handwriting-to-a-pocket-e-reader-but-android-11-is-a-letdown\/","title":{"rendered":"The Go 6 Gen II adds handwriting to a pocket e-reader, but Android 11 is a letdown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/boox-go-6-gen-ii-adds-handwriting-runs-on-old-android-software\/\">The Go 6 Gen II adds handwriting to a pocket e-reader, but Android 11 is a letdown<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/boox-go-6-gen-ii-adds-handwriting-runs-on-old-android-software\/\">https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/boox-go-6-gen-ii-adds-handwriting-runs-on-old-android-software\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publish Date: <a href=\"publish_date]\">2026-06-11 15:01:00<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source Domain: <a href=\"www.makeuseof.com\">www.makeuseof.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you like the portability of a small e-reader but wish it could do a bit more, BOOX&#8217;s latest device may hit that sweet spot. The new Go 6 (Gen II) keeps the pocket-friendly design of the company&#8217;s original, but adds a key new feature that might entice you to upgrade: the ability to take handwritten notes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"a-simple-e-reader-turns-into-a-productivity-device\">\n                        A simple e-reader turns into a productivity device<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"so-long-as-you-don-39-t-mind-the-smaller-form\">\n            So long as you don&#8217;t mind the smaller form<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<p>        Credit:\u00a0Boox<\/p>\n<p>The biggest change coming to the Go 6 lineup is support for handwriting. While the original Go 6 focused solely on reading, the new model works with BOOX&#8217;s InkSense Plus stylus and includes a built-in notes app that lets you scribble down reminders, create to-do lists, annotate books, and more.<\/p>\n<p>At just six inches, the Go 6 (Gen II) remains compact enough to slip into a pocket or small bag, but comes with one of the big features that makes larger e-readers like the Kindle Scribe so enticing. Handwriting is a notable addition because devices this small typically prioritize reading above all else. We have seen a few in this range, though typically the larger devices like this tend to garner more attention. At this size range, you&#8217;ll really need to decide whether your Android phone is a good enough e-reader, or if having a dedicated device is worth it.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond adding the new functionality, BOOX has also refreshed the design. 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