Astropad launches Bookcase to turn iPhone into a comfortable and smart page-turner

Astropad has been exploring hardware creations more over the past few years with its pen-on-paper iPad screen protector kit, iPad artist surface/stand Darkboard, and more. Now the company with roots in software has launched its latest creative physical product – Bookcase for iPhone (and Android).

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Here’s Astropad’s vision for how Bookcase can help you build better reading habits:

Long commutes on public transit. Lunches and breaks during the workday. That few extra minutes before bedtime. Everybody experiences inconvenient downtime and delays.

Bookcase helps you avoid doomscrolling and encourages you to build a more productive reading habit without buying a separate e-reader or carrying around an extra paperback.

Bookcase accomplishes that by integrating an NFC chip that lets you instantly launch your favorite reading apps when placing your iPhone (or other smartphones) on the MagSafe mount. And the design delivers an ergonomic two-handed grip like a physical book that doesn’t block your screen.

Astropad Bookcase specs

• A more comfortable way to read on your phone: Bookcase extends the area around your phone for a more ergonomic grip and a clear view of your screen while reading
• Smart reading shortcuts: Use the companion app to set shortcuts so that your favorite reading apps automatically open when you place your phone in Bookcase (thanks to embedded NFC and companion app)
• Universal compatibility: Bookcase works with most modern iPhone and Android phones (natively with iPhone 12 and later, and each Bookcase comes with a magnetic adapter for Android and iPhone 11 and earlier)
• Premium materials: Made with high-quality vegan leather and a polycarbonate frame
• Price: $49.99 ($39.99 with 20% pre-order discount)

Pre-orders are open now for Bookcase direct from Astropad with the product shipping in 6 weeks.

Check out a closer look at Bookcase in the promo video below. What do you think? Does this offer an enticing solution to reading more without buying a separate e-reader? Share your thoughts in the comments!