A Palma phone was rumoredChatter about a Palma-like device with a cellular modem kicked off in earnest a few weeks ago during IFA 2025, a European trade show akin to CES. For $300, the Palma 2 already has a lot of phone-like capabilities, but adding a color screen and a modem (even a data-only modem) will undoubtedly push that number higher. There's already an e-ink phone on the marketPersonally, I love the Palma because it's more portable than the average e-reader, which means I read more and use addictive apps on my phone less (though the Palma can run most apps, social media isn't very fun on a sluggish e-ink screen). I generally think Boox makes better devices and less frustrating software than Bigme, so I was initially intrigued at the concept of a Palma phone. That's all to say: An e-ink phone might satisfy some diehards seeking a respite from their device addiction, but I wouldn't expect to see too many of them while riding the subway.