Published May 1, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended CES to uncover powerful hardware that isn't dominated by Google like the Mudita Kompakt. I trawl through Android news daily, hunting for stories that have real-world consequences. I hold a BA in History & Classics.  While I was forced to admit it couldn't replace my Google Pixel 10 Pro as my daily driver, it was clear to me that the Mudita Kompakt all but eliminated the toxic relationship I have with phones. Still, the compromises were too much, so I now use it as a 'sidephone' to accompany my Pixel 10 Pro at home. But out of everything I liked about the Kompakt, the E Ink display stood out. A phone with an e-paper display is quietly powerful.…