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UPDATE: If you want to read the post event summary and a comparison of the Remarkable Paper Pro aka Remarkable 3 vs the Remarkable 2, you can find all the details here.
On September 4th at 8am ET, Remarkable has teased it will have BIG news. The green color highlighting in the teaser makes me hope that we’re finally getting a Remarkable 3 with a color eInk display. As a reminder, you can already use colors on the current Remarkable OS just you can’t see them on the Remarkable itself.
As soon as I received the email, I started scouring the FCC database. The FCC listing for the Remarkable 2 hadn’t been update since 2021, but there is an FCC report in 2024 (see below) that may give hints. I also scoured the US Patent and Trademarks Office website; the only thing is a July 2024 patent (US Patent 12045404) for what is method for smarter pressure detection with the stylus/pen (see here).
My bet is on a color eInk Remarkable. Updating the current Remarkable 2 to a Remarkable 3 with simply a PPI increase and backlighting would bring it simply on par with the Kindle Scribe. I’m also hoping for eBook support and a basic app store for templates.
When it comes to color, color eInk displays are really ready for prime time and judging by the ads I see in my various feeds. the Boox Note Air is actively using color to market against Remarkable. With the Boox priced at US$499, a color Remarkable 3 could see a price drop on the Remarkable 2, similar to how Apple keeps older models as an entry-level device.
I hope Remarkable offer a great deal for us long time owners and those of us on the Remarkable Connect plan get a discount on upgrading.
FCC ID Record Refers to New Marker Plus
The FCC database has a confidentiality request dated 8/29/2024 for a model label FCC ID 2AMk2-RM05CA. The confidentiality request is 180 days from FCC approval. This appears to be for a new Marker Plus based on the package label. This can’t be the only big news and I’m hoping the new Marker Plus has some features that make it better suited to a new color display.
Watch the Remarkable Big News Announcement
Like you, I’ll be tuning into the live announcement at 8am ET on YouTube. Outside the US? Find the right time to watch it for you here. Unable to watch and want to stay up to date on your phone? I will be live blogging the event. I am NOT responsible for the ads in the live blog, nor do I receive revenue from them, they are there because I’m using a free live blog tool.
Remarkable 3 Announcement Live Blog
I will live blog the Remarkable Big News Announcement from 8am ET, so bookmark this page. The live blog is now ended. For my initial thoughts and reaction to the Remarkable Paper Pro aka Remarkable 3 see this page.
Want More Remarkable Advice?
Want to get more out of your Remarkable tablet? You may find these other Remarkable and Remarkable Paper Pro guides that I wrote useful.
Remarkable 2
- Looking for a replacement or alternative Remarkable Pen, reviews and comparison here.
- Updated 2025 Guide! Want to be able to use the button on the LAMY or Kindle Scribe pen on your Remarkable, learn how here.
- Want to Customize Your Remarkable Sleep Screen? It’s incredibly easy! Learn you to use the free Notable Utility.
- If you’re after a guide on the best Remarkable 2 case alternative, click here.
- Want a free Remarkable 2025 calendar, get it here! 100% free and easy to use!
Remarkable Paper Pro
- Want to learn more about the Remarkable Paper Pro aka Remarkable 3 vs Remarkable 2?
- Remarkable Paper Pro Case Alternative (save US$60 on the Remarkable Paper Pro!)
Remarkable v Kindle Scribe
- Want to read a comparison of the Remarkable 2 vs. Kindle Scribe, I wrote one here.
- Not interested in Remarkable? You can buy the Kindle Scribe on Amazon.
I have even more Remarkable tips and advice here.
Any and all advice, guides, and reviews are unbiased and based on my personal experience. If you buy through affiliate links, I may earn commissions, which helps support my website. This does not have an impact on posts or my opinion of any reviewed products. If you find this post helpful and want to say thanks, please buy me a coffee or take a look at my book on Amazon. It keeps this page ad-free. Thank you!