Chinese brand Meitu announced yesterday that it has entered into an agreement with Xiaomi, effectively shifting all of its hardware business to the latter company for the next 30 years. The agreement, which Meitu claims will aid its mission “to inspire more people to express their beauty,” leaves Xiaomi responsible for the design, R&D, marketing, […]
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Xiaomi simultaneously opened 500 Mi Stores in India, claims Guinness record
Xiaomi simultaneously opened 500 Mi Stores in India last month. The achievement earned Xiaomi a Guinness World Record for most stores opened simultaneously. The manufacturer says it’s aiming for 5000 stores in India by the end of 2019. Xiaomi may have started as a largely online-focused brand, but the company knows offline stores are necessary […]
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Xiaomi Selling A $2,000 Laser Projector At Walmart
Xiaomi doesn’t offer a lot of products in the United States. Its smartphones have yet to make an appearance Stateside but some of its other devices are available. The list includes its 150 inch laser projector that costs $1999.99. It’s available for purchase in the U.S. exclusively from Walmart. The […]
Read MoreBest of Android 2018: the best audio
We’ve subjected the best Android devices of 2018 to a slew of testing and can confidently inform you of what the best sounding phone is, as well as list other standout products with excellent audio. While we’ve only highlighted one phone, a handful of options produce perceptually perfect audio when it comes to noise and […]
Read MoreXiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro hands-on: Progressive iteration
Xiaomi has been the number one smartphone brand in India, the company’s biggest market outside of China, since over a year now and much of its success and positive mindshare has been piggybacking on its bestselling Note series. Ten months ago, Xiaomi launched the upgraded Redmi Note 5 but also introduced Redmi Note 5 Pro […]
Read MoreStable Android 9 Pie rolling out now to Xiaomi Mi A2
The Android 9 Pie update is rolling out right now in a stable form to the Android One Xiaomi Mi A2. Previously, the stable version leaked to the internet, but this is the official rollout. No word yet on when the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite will get the upgrade. The Xiaomi Mi A2 is an […]
Read MoreAndroid 9 Pie stable is rolling out to the Xiaomi Mi A2
The stable release of Android 9 Pie appears to be going out to Xiaomi Mi A2 handsets right now. It includes lots of the features Pixel phones have now had for some time, including adaptive battery, gesture navigation (crap though it may be), and app actions. The Mi A2 is an Android One phone, so […]
Read MoreUK Deal: Xiaomi Pocophone F1 down to £279 (£50 off) at Amazon
It’s just one week until Black Friday proper, but the deals are already flying in. The latest discount is for U.K. bargain hunters who can now pick up Xiaomi’s Pocophone F1 for a reduced price. Fresh off its official launch in the U.K. (which didn’t exactly go fully to plan), Xiaomi has knocked 50 pounds […]
Read MoreThe good, bad, and ugly of Xiaomi’s UK launch
It’s been a week to the day since Xiaomi officially set its sights on conquering the U.K. smartphone market. Fresh off of a period of immense growth in the rest of Europe, as well as years of dominance in India, the Chinese brand hopes to replicate its successful model of delivering quality phones at incredibly […]
Read MoreXiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro headed to India November 22
Facebook Xiaomi has sent out press invites for its Redmi Note 6 Pro launch in New Delhi. The phone will launch on November 22 ahead of its first sale the following day. The price is still to be revealed. Xiaomi has sent out invites for its Redmi Note 6 Pro launch in India. Xiaomi will […]
Read MoreXiaomi apologies for UK ‘Flash Sale’ in which only ten phones were made available
Xiaomi held an online flash sale in the U.K during which it sold phones for only one pound (~$1.29). However, only ten devices were made available for that price. The company later apologized on Twitter for any misunderstanding caused by the sale. Xiaomi has apologized for any misunderstanding caused by a series of ‘Flash Sales’ […]
Read MoreEven more Xiaomi phones officially launch in the UK, including Pocophone F1
There are now almost a dozen Xiaomi smartphones available in the U.K. directly from the company as well as in select stores. The Pocophone F1, as well as various Mi and Redmi devices, are for sale. Some of the devices feature Android One, which will appeal to those who dislike MIUI. Xiaomi has been taking […]
Read MoreEarly Xiaomi Mi A2 Android Pie beta leaks, download available
As Android Pie rolls out to more devices by the day, it appears the Xiaomi Mi A2 might be the latest to join the fray. A beta ROM has surfaced over at XDA Developers indicating that the company is getting ready to roll out an update to the latest version of Android. The Mi A2, […]
Read MoreThe Xiaomi Black Shark gaming phone is coming to Europe on Nov. 16
Xiaomi Gaming The Xiaomi Black Shark gaming phone will land in Europe on November 16, 2018. Previously, the device was only available in China. Xiaomi didn’t specify which European countries will get the device, nor how much it will cost. When the Xiaomi Black Shark gaming phone launched in April, it was stuck as a […]
Read MoreXiaomi is bringing its Black Shark gaming phone to Europe on November 16
Xiaomi released its gaming phone, the Black Shark, in China last April. The black and neon green device packs some impressive specs for its modest price, including a Snapdragon 845 and either six or eight gigs of RAM. At the time, there was no word on whether it’d be coming to the rest of the […]
Read MoreXiaomi Mi 8 Pro hands-on: IR face unlock and extra RAM for the same price as a OnePlus 6T
At an event held in the depths of the historic brutalist Barbican Centre in London yesterday, Xiaomi formally announced its entry into the UK market. Numerous devices were introduced on stage, including various smart home products, but the Mi 8 series and Mi Band 3 were the main attractions. Everything here had already been unveiled […]
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Huawei Mate 20 Pro review: The notch giveth, and the notch taketh away
Sometimes an action intended to create a positive outcome is simultaneously intertwined with negative consequences. For every yin, there is a yang; for every good, a bad; for every … you get the picture. Having spent the past few weeks with the latest Huawei flagship, the Mate 20 Pro, that is […]
Read MoreXiaomi enters UK market with Mi 8 Pro, Band 3, and much more, targeting budget-conscious consumers
Xiaomi enters the UK, marking further expansion in Western Europe Global debut of its flagship Mi 8 Pro outside Greater China Starting at £499, Mi 8 Pro’s futuristic transparent glass back design is one of the first to feature pressure sensitive in-display fingerprint sensor The first Authorised Mi Store in UK will soon be opened […]
Read MoreYou can now buy Xiaomi phones in the UK, starting with Mi 8 series, Redmi 6A
Xiaomi has confirmed that it will begin selling phones and smart home devices in the U.K. The Chinese brand revealed the Redmi 6A, Mi 8 and Mi 8 Pro as the first phones that will hit the market. Xiaomi will also open its first Mi store in the region on November 18. Xiaomi has enjoyed […]
Read MoreUK residents can now buy Xiaomi’s Pocophone F1 through Amazon UK
The Pocophone F1 is now available through Amazon U.K. U.K. residents can pick up the Pocophone F1 with either 64GB or 128GB of storage. The version with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is not available. As fantastic of a value that Xiaomi’s Pocophone F1 is, its availability continues to limit its viability as […]
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Meet Xiaomi’s $29 AirPods Alternative, AirDots
Xiaomi has come a long way from the days of blatantly ripping off the design of Apple’s products and then launching a cheaper version of it in China. But every once in a while, the company reminds us of how it started by launching a product that will look very […]
Read MoreXiaomi said to be rolling out MIUI 10 to another 20 models from today
MIUI.com Xiaomi is reportedly rolling out MIUI 10 to another 20 smartphones from today. The update list includes many older devices, including the Xiaomi Mi 4 from 2014. It looks like the update may only be available in China for the time being, however. Xiaomi is reportedly rolling out MIUI 10 to more than 20 […]
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