Yesterday, esteemed author, poet, and TCL NXTPAPER Global Ambassador Michael Rosen held a captivated audience at London’s Southbank Centre during an exclusive live Q&A session. He offered insights into his illustrious career and engaged in a thought-provoking discussion about the future of reading in the digital era.

The event, sponsored by TCL, showcased the company’s commitment to promoting literacy through cutting-edge technological solutions, including the innovative NXTPAPER technology and the new TCL 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G smartphone.

The conversation with Rosen delved into the challenges and prospects of encouraging reading in today’s digital landscape.

Attendees saw firsthand how the TCL 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G supports prolonged reading with features specifically designed to minimize digital eye strain, highlighted by the distinctive NXTPAPER Key switch on the phone’s side.

With a simple flip of the NXTPAPER Key, the smartphone’s display is transformed into an engaging, paper-like e-reader. This feature allows for a distinctive e-reading experience without needing additional devices or physical books, offering the convenience of an integrated e-reader within a smartphone.

The NXTPAPER Key does more than activate a reading mode; it also automatically curtails notifications from social media applications, affording users a novel way to manage digital disruptions and indulge in undisturbed personal time.

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Throughout the event, Rosen charmed the audience with his characteristic warmth and engaging storytelling, recounting tales from his journey as a writer and advocate for literacy.

Event Highlights:

• Rosen’s Reflections on Literacy and Technology: Michael Rosen, in his role as TCL NXTPAPER Global Ambassador, shared his insights into the importance of reading and the evolving role of technology in fostering sustained literacy, underscoring the potential of TCL’s latest innovations.
• A New Way to Read with NXTPAPER: TCL’s demonstration of the NXTPAPER Key on the TCL 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G highlighted how the device empowers users to easily “switch on” a paper-like reading experience and “switch off” from distractions, aligning with TCL’s tagline, “Switch on to Switch Off.”
• Balancing Digital Engagement for Well-being: The event spotlighted TCL’s commitment to a balanced digital lifestyle, encouraging users to disconnect from constant notifications and digital noise, and promoting well-being and mental clarity.