PocketBook's new Verta e-readers have swappable color back panels

Gizmodo reports that the Verta Color will cost $179 and have a color E Ink screen. Both Verta models include physical page-turn buttons, 16GB of storage and built-in Libby support. The interchangeable back panels are planned in black, white, red, brown and yellow. Neither e-reader had an official release date when Gizmodo published its report on October 7, 2026.