The global stable version of MIUI 10.2.2.0 is rolling out now to the Xiaomi Pocophone F1. The update comes several weeks after Xiaomi released Android 9 Pie for the affordable smartphone. The update introduces 960fps slow-motion video recording. The Pocophone F1 currently supports 120fps and 240fps slow-motion video recording, so the third setting is a […]
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Xiaomi’s new in-display fingerprint sensor solves one big issue
Bin Lin/Weibo 2018 was the year of the in-display fingerprint sensor, as everyone from Oppo and Vivo to Huawei and Xiaomi adopted the feature. It now seems like Xiaomi is readying an improved take on the technology, as it’s reportedly demonstrated an in-display sensor capable of reading a wider area. Xiaomi co-founder Bin Lin posted […]
Read MoreIndia’s new e-commerce rules spell trouble for discounted phones
Flipkart As smartphone sales worldwide continue to slump, India has presented itself as the largest growth opportunity. A new e-commerce policy could, however, throw a spanner in the works for Xiaomi, Realme, Asus and more. Read: Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro vs Pocophone F1: Which is better value? The new policy, which comes into effect starting February […]
Read MoreDeal: Honor 8X, Xiaomi Mi 8, and more on sale at GearBest
Just in case the OnePlus 6T’s flash sale wasn’t enough, GearBest is also offering a slew of other smartphones with various discounts. Some of the smartphones with discounts include the Honor 8X, Honor Play, Xiaomi Mi 8, and Xiaomi Pocophone F1. Even the Nokia 8110 feature phone gets a discount, albeit a small one. Editor’s […]
Read MoreDontKillMyApp.com shames OEMs that needlessly kill useful background processes to save battery life
The days when third-party battery-saving apps were necessary to hit a satisfactory number of hours off a single charge are long behind the vast majority of Android users, thanks to improvements like Doze and Adaptive Battery. But in some cases, this measure of progress has become something of a Pyrrhic victory, with useful background processes […]
Read MoreXiaomi Mi 8 Pro vs Pocophone F1: Which is better value?
Xiaomi has spent much of 2018 waging war on the smartphone industry’s elite on multiple fronts. From entry-level bargains to multi-camera mid-rangers to high-concept, experimental flagships, Xiaomi’s product family is stacked full of options for almost every type of buyer. Editor’s Pick These are the best Xiaomi phones Xiaomi has a lot of fantastic phones, […]
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Xiaomi’s Yi Home Camera 3 Announced With Smarter Notifications
For those who are unfamiliar, Xiaomi actually makes a lot more things than just phones, which the company is probably best known for. In fact Xiaomi actually makes a fair number of smart home products such as smart lighting systems and even security cameras, the latter of which was announced […]
Read MoreBig surprise: MIUI 11 is apparently in development by Xiaomi
We saw MIUI 10 slowly make its way to Xiaomi devices last year, and now the company has reportedly started work on MIUI 11. According to MyDrivers (via Playful Droid), Xiaomi product planning executive Liu Ming announced the news at the company’s MIUI Core Experience Annual Meeting. News of the update isn’t really a surprise […]
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Xiaomi’s Redmi Releases $150 Note 7 With 48 Megapixel Camera
Xiaomi is already known for its feature packed devices that offer great value for money. Its Redmi series has been particularly popular in markets across Asia for precisely this purpose. With Redmi now being spun off into an independent brand, it seems that Xiaomi will use it to launch even […]
Read MoreXiaomi unveils new PatchWall with Android TV sets and a soundbar in India
Xiaomi leads the smart TV sector in India and hopes to strengthen its position with two new Mi TV Pro models. The 55″ Mi LED TV 4X Pro and 43″ Mi LED TV 4A Pro are its latest entries to what is an increasingly crowded market. Additionally, the Chinese company also announced it’s very first attempt […]
Read MoreRedmi Note 7 announced: $150, 48MP camera, 6.3″ FHD+ display, and 4000mAh battery
Xiaomi is already known as the value-for-money smartphone brand, but even in the company’s own portfolio, the Redmi line-up takes the crown of value budget devices. Now, Redmi is officially an independent brand, under the supervision of new General Manager Lu Weibing (former president of Gionee). It will focus on making successful cost-effective devices for e-commerce […]
Read MoreWith Mi Soundbar, Xiaomi adds another ecosystem product to its growing portfolio in India
After disrupting the smart TV market and introducing a slew of what it calls ‘ecosystem products’ in India, Xiaomi has now ventured into a new category in the market with its Mi Soundbar. Mi Soundbar aims to provide a premium sound experience at an affordable price. Available only in white, it sports a minimalist and […]
Read MoreXiaomi Redmi Note 7 launched: How would you like a 48MP camera for $150?
Xiaomi Xiaomi announced that the Redmi range would be a sub-brand earlier this month, and we’ve now got the first device as part of the new arrangement. Say hello to the Redmi Note 7. True to previous teases, you’re getting a device with a glass back and gradient color schemes. But there’s more to the […]
Read MorePocophone F1 getting 4K/60fps recording next month, but expect another update soon
Pocophone F1 The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 has received a steady stream of updates since its release late last year, and this commitment is extending into the new year as well. Pocophone India general manager Manmohan Chandolu tweeted that 4K/60fps video recording will be available in a stable update next month. So you no longer need to […]
Read MoreParanoid Android announces Pie Beta ROMs, starting with Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi Mix 2S, and Poco F1
Popular custom ROM maker Paranoid Android came back from the dead in 2017 and has just announced its long-awaited first Android 9 Pie beta builds, with initial availability for a handful of Xiaomi devices. PA is also changing the way it develops its ROM to include Generic System Images (GSI) which should allow support for a greater […]
Read MoreXiaomi camera app teardown reveals ultra wide angle mode, beauty mode for your body
A teardown of the Xiaomi camera app has revealed a host of possible features. The app’s code contains references to an ultra wide angle mode and adjustable bokeh effects. An expanded beauty mode, targeting more than just a user’s face, also seems to be in the works. Xiaomi smartphones have made major strides in terms […]
Read MoreXiaomi Mi Power Bank 3 offers 45W USB-C charging and 20,000mAh capacity, launches for $29 in China
Beside being known for making affordable but good smartphones, Xiaomi has a large ecosystem of accessories and smart home products that stretch the value-for-money equation to its limit. Its latest addition is something quite universal: a power bank. But true to its name, Xiaomi’s new Mi Power Bank 3 offers a lot for a very […]
Read MoreLeak shows a crazy new foldable smartphone that looks way better than Samsung’s Galaxy F
Samsung’s first foldable smartphone is by far the most talked about device with this new form factor, but Samsung isn’t going to be the only company launching foldable handsets this year. In fact, you can already buy one from an unknown smartphone vendor from China right now. Not to mention that Samsung’s biggest rivals, including […]
Read MoreXiaomi spins Redmi into an independent brand, with a 48MP cam device slated for January 10
Taking a page from Oppo and OnePlus or Huawei and Honor, Xiaomi seems ready to spin its Redmi line-up into a separate, independent brand. This wouldn’t be a first for the company though, as it already has the standalone Poco brand as well. Announcing a Redmi event for January 10 on its Weibo account, Xiaomi […]
Read MoreXiaomi Mi 8 Lite review: Lite, but not a lightweight
We had high hopes for Xiaomi’s flagship Mi 8 Pro, but unfortunately the device suffered from some amateur mistakes. We’re hoping the more affordable Mi 8 Lite won’t suffer the same fate. Read our full Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite review to find out! Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite review notes: Our Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite review unit is […]
Read MoreAlleged folding Xiaomi phone looks all kinds of epic
Leaker Evan Blass (@evleaks) has posted a video of an alleged folding Xiaomi smartphone. Blass posted the video yesterday saying he couldn’t attest to the authenticity of the device, but if it’s real, it would be our first glimpse of foldable phone from the Chinese manufacturer. The video shows someone operating what looks like a […]
Read MoreXiaomi’s Redmi is now a sub-brand, 48MP smartphone teased for launch
Xiaomi Huawei kicked off the trend of sub-brands with Honor back in 2013, and 2018 saw other players jump on the trend as well. Now, Xiaomi has announced that it’s turning its Redmi range into a sub-brand. The company made the announcement via an image on its official website, confirming that we’d learn more at […]
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