Ink Case 2026: A $42 Second Screen for iPhone Pro
Ugreen has released a new iPhone case featuring a color e-ink display on the back, allowing users to display custom images without consuming phone battery. The device uses NFC technology to update the screen, functioning as a low-power digital picture frame.
Why it matters
This product represents an innovative use of e-ink technology in mobile accessories, offering a unique way to customize hardware aesthetics.
Phone makers spent 2026 adding second screens to the backs of their flagships, and Ugreen just gave iPhone owners a version for the price of a regular case. The accessory brand, best known for chargers and cables, launched a case with a color e-ink display built into the back, which turns your iPhone into a pocket-sized picture frame. Here’s how it works with no battery, what it does well, and the trade-offs most write-ups skip.
Shockproof TPU protection with tempered glass, anti-scratch coverage, and an adjustable 360° ring holder.
Ugreen calls it a 2-in-1: a protective case and a second screen. The display sits on the lower half of the back, framed by a transparent section, and it can show photos from your gallery or custom designs you make in Ugreen’s app.
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