Xiaomi Mi 5 With Snapdragon 820 SoC Tipped to Launch on December 3

The wait for Xiaomi to launch its Mi 5 flagship smartphone may finally end next month, if a new leak is to be believed. Additionally, a separate leak has suggested that Xiaomi will launch its Mi Band successor as the Mi Band 1s next week. Chinese tipster Leaksfly in a Weibo post has claimed that Xiaomi will launch its Mi 5 flagship at an event on December 3 and that it will pack Qualcomm's Snapdragon 820 SoC. The tipster goes on to hint that Qualcomm may launch its Snapdragon 820 chipset

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Xiaomi Mi 5 Tipped to Sport Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor

There have been several previous reports claiming that Xiaomi may include a fingerprint scanner on its long-rumoured flagship Mi 5 smartphone likely to launch in November this year. Now, a new leaked detail coming from China tips that the company may use Qualcomm's Snapdragon Sense ID fingerprint scanner technology. Additionally, Xiaomi is rumoured to launch the second-generation of its Mi Note smartphone next month. A tipster via Weibo has claimed that Xiaomi's Mi 5 will use "ultrasonic

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Another Report Says Xiaomi's First Laptop Will Ship Early 2016

A Taiwan-based news report has claimed that Xiaomi is working on its first notebook computer which is being manufactured by Inventec. Taipei Times quotes Inventec chairman Richard Lee who claimed that the first laptop from Xiaomi's stables can be expected to start shipping in the first or second half of 2016. "I am upbeat about the business outlook for Xiaomi's notebook computers, as the firm has more than 200 million registered smartphone users," said Lee. Lee expects Xiaomi to shakeup

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Xiaomi Becomes a Mobile Operator With the Launch of Mi Mobile

Apart from launching its Mi 4c smartphone, Xiaomi introduced the new Mi Mobile service in China. The company thus marks its entry into an all new segment where it will compete against other China-based carriers. The new MVNO (or mobile virtual network operator) service from Xiaomi will be offering consumers voice and data services and utilising China Unicom or China Telecom networks. Under Xiaomi Mi Mobile's pay-as-you-go plan, consumers will be charged CNY 0.10 (approximately Rs. 1.10)

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Xiaomi Mi 4c Launched

As scheduled, Xiaomi has announced the launch of its Mi 4c smartphone today. The China-only device is priced starting at RMB 1,299 ($204), and will be available from September 23 (tomorrow) on Mi.com and Tmall. Specs-wise, the handset is powered by a 64-bit Snapdragon 808 chipset offering a hexa-core CPU with two Cortex-A57 cores and four Cortex-A53 cores, along with Adreno 418 GPU. It sports a 5-inch 1080p display, and comes in 2GB/3GB (RAM) and 16GB/32GB (storage) options.  In

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Xiaomi Mi 4c With USB Type-C, Snapdragon 808 SoC Launched

Xiaomi as promised today launched its Mi4c smartphone successor of Mi4i at an eveny in China. Xiaomi Mi4c launched in two variants - 2GB of RAM and 16GB storage priced at CNY 1,299 (approximately Rs. 13,500), and 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage priced at CNY 1499 (approximately Rs. 15,500). According to News Xiaomi will  not launching Mi4c in india right now. Its expected to be launched in near future.  Highlights Of Mi4c: The new Mi4c supports USB Type-c reversible connector, which

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 gets certified in China

Despite its competitively priced and quite successful smartphone line of late, Xiaomi has also been trying its hand at a number of other gadgets and tech. Routers, battery packs, smart wearables and night lights, you name it and Xiaomi probably has it, wrapper up in its signature Apple-like viral design. Tablets also have a place on the list, albeit with only one model to date – the Xiaomi Mi Pad. Now, more than a year into its lifespan, it is naturally time for an update and rumors have

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Xiaomi Mi 4c to Feature USB Type-C Port, Come With Micro-USB Adapter

Xiaomi is all set to launch its upcoming Mi 4c smartphone at an event in China on Tuesday. Ahead of the official launch, several leaks have suggested details about the handset including the price. An earlier leak had claimed that the Mi 4c will be the company's first smartphone featuring the new USB Type-C port. Xiaomi Co-Founder and President Lin Bin has now confirmed the fact, and clarified that the handset will also support the common Micro-USB connector. In a Weibo post, Bin has confirmed

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Xiaomi Mi 4c Tipped to Launch on September 22

Xiaomi will launch a new variant of its Mi 4 handset, the Mi 4c, on September 22, as per a new report. The handset has been leaked before on several occasions. Similar to the majority of Xiaomi devices, the upcoming Mi 4c is expected to be unveiled in China first, reports GizmoChina, and then rolled out in other regions. Another leak (via XiaomiToday) tips the smartphone will feature an infrared port for security purposes. The leaks so far have tipped that the handset will be placed between

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Xiaomi Says It Has Sold Over 3 Million Smartphones in India

Xiaomi has announced that it has sold three million smartphones in India to date. The Chinese company back in December had claimed it had sold 1 million smartphones in the country since its launch in July last year. The company in a press statement said it crossed two million mark by March this year, and took another six months to touch the three million milestone. The company entered the Indian market last year with its Mi 3 smartphone and since then has released the Mi 4, Redmi 1S, Redmi

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Xiaomi Laptop Tipped Again, Expected to Launch in Q1 2016

Xiaomi, the company which has earned a name for itself selling cheap-priced smartphones, tablets, and TVs among other gadgets, could soon launch a laptop. The Chinese technology conglomerate is working on a MacBook Air-like notebook, as per a new report. The company plans to launch the notebook in the first quarter of 2016, the report added. Citing people familiar with Xiaomi's plan, Bloomberg reports that the company has been in talks with hardware manufacturers for the internal components

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Xiaomi Mi Edge With Dual-Edge Display Tipped to Launch in October

A new leak emerging from China has claimed that Xiaomi is working on its first dual-edge display smartphone, believed to be dubbed Mi Edge, likely to launch in October this year. The tip comes from KJuma's Weibo account, a tipster who in the past leaked details of unannounced handsets being manufactured in China, and has been corroborated by MyDrivers, which has even shared what appears to be a mock-up image of the Xiaomi Mi Edge. According to the preliminary details, Xiaomi's new smartphone

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MIUI 7 Global ROM Revealed; Mi 4i Limited Edition Colour Variants Launched

Xiaomi on Wednesday at its MIUI 7 launch event in New Delhi revealed the global MIUI 7 ROM alongside announcing availability of new coloured versions of Mi 4i as a limited edition. At the event, the Chinese smartphone maker announced that the MIUI 7 Beta starting Monday will be available for Beta-supported Mi devices, namely - Redmi 1S, Redmi 2, Mi 3, Mi 4, Mi 4i, Redmi Note, and Redmi Note 4G. Additionally, Xiaomi India announced that the Mi 4i will be available in new colours - Blue,

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Xiaomi Mi 5 Allegedly Benchmarked; New Specifications Tipped

Xiaomi, after the launch of its Redmi Note 2 and Redmi Note 2 Prime, is now once again in the spotlight for its upcoming flagship smartphone, the Mi 5. While we have heard some rumoured specs about the smartphone previously, a new report claims to show the AnTuTu benchmark result of the Mi 5 handset. A new set of purported specifications has also surfaced on the Web. According to a report by Xiaomi Today, the rumoured Xiaomi Mi 5 smartphone is seen scoring a impressive 73,075 points

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Xiaomi Says Sold 800,000 Redmi Note 2 Handsets in 12 Hours

Xiaomi has announced that it has sold 800,000 Redmi Note 2 smartphones in its home turf China within 12 hours during the first flash sale on Sunday. It is worth noting that this is a new record of smartphone sales for the Chinese company. The firm has also made its presence in the Guinness book of World records previously for selling a total of 2.11 million smartphones within 24 hours in China. The company made the announcement in a blog post. The second flash sale of the Redmi Note 2

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 and Redmi Note 2 Prime With MIUI 7 Launched

Xiaomi on Thursday unveiled the new Redmi Note 2 and Redmi Note 2 Prime smartphones alongside showcasing its new MIUI 7 custom ROM based on Android 5.0 Lollipop at an event in Beijing, China. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 has been priced at CNY 899 (approximately Rs. 9,000) while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime will come at CNY 999 (approximately Rs. 10,000). The Redmi Note 2 will be also available in a 3G-only variant which will be available at CNY 799 (approximately Rs. 8,000). Unfortunately,

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Listed by Retailer With Price and Specifications

Xiaomi's Thursday event in China is set to see the unveiling of the new MIUI 7, the latest version of its ROM, alongside a new product. Recent leaks have suggested towards launch of the Redmi Note 2 phablet, and now an online retailer has listed the handset with full specifications list alongside pricing details. According to the Oppomart listing, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 will be priced at $199 (approximately Rs. 13,000). Recently, another Chinese online retailer hinted at an imminent launch

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Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime 'Made in India' Smartphone Launched at Rs. 6,999

Xiaomi, as promised, has launched its first 'Made in India' smartphone, the Redmi 2 Prime, priced at Rs. 6,999. The smartphone has been manufactured at Foxconn facility in Sri City. The new Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime is now available to buy via the company's online store, Mi.com alongside other company's online retail partners including Amazon, Flipkart, and Snapdeal. In terms of specifications, the Redmi 2 Prime is an upgraded variant of the Redmi 2, currently available in India at Rs. 5,999.

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Xiaomi to Hold MIUI 7 Global Launch in Delhi on August 19

Xiaomi India on Monday announced MIUI 7 launch premiere in New Delhi on August 19. The Chinese company made the announcement via a tweet, which read "MIUI7 is here! Global launch in New Delhi on 19/8 2.30pm. Join us!" Xiaomi India pointed users to its Indian forum site to register for the event. While the company is teasing the launch event as global, which means it will be its first appearance outside of Xiaomi's homeland China. We already know that the MIUI 7 will be initially showcased

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Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime Listed on Amazon India

While Xiaomi's August 13 event is nearing, another piece of news surrounding a smartphone from the company's stables has hit the Internet. An upgraded version of the Redmi 2, called the Redmi 2 Prime, has been spotted listed on an online retailer in India. The Redmi 2 Prime was released in China earlier this year as the Xiaomi Redmi 2 Enhanced Edition. It is currently listed as 'unavailable' on Amazon India, and details complete specifications. The listing hints that the company is set

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