Government puts Xiaomi’s application for single brand retail on hold

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Xiaomi had applied for single brand retail store license in India in March this year. Now a new report from Economic Times is stating that the Government has put company’s application on hold.
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Xiaomi Mi Max announced, Lenovo ZUK Z1 launched in India – FoneArena Daily

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Check out the new FoneArena Daily video that gives you a quick roundup of today’s technology news.

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Xiaomi working on ‘Rifle’ processors, Nokia to acquire Withings and more – FoneArena Daily

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Check out the new FoneArena Daily video that gives you a quick roundup of today’s technology news.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 2 with display, physical button teased in live images

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It looks like Xiaomi is ready with a new fitness tracker. Lei Jun, Xiaomi co-founder and CEO has teased the next generation Mi Band 2 in couple of images.  Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi Band 2 with display, physical button teased in live images”

Top 10 Smartphones under Rs 25,000

Top phones under Rs. 25000

We’ve already listed and compared several smartphones under the Rs 10k and Rs 15k marks. Now, we move to the under Rs 25k segment which is arguably the most competitive segment in India where manufacturers claim to offer flagship devices at affordable prices. Let’s take a look at the different options available for anyone looking to buy a phone within this price range.

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Xiaomi sells 14.8 million smartphones in Q1, 2016: IHS

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Xiaomi has sold 14.8 million smartphones in Q1, 2016, according to a latest report from IHS Technology. Analyst Kevin Wang stated that the company shipped almost the same number of units (14.98 million) last year during the same period. Continue reading “Xiaomi sells 14.8 million smartphones in Q1, 2016: IHS”

Leaked image of Xiaomi Max with 6.4-inch display surface

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It looks like Xiaomi is working on a phablet which is the largest device by the company until now. A leaked image of the phone which is allegedly dubbed as Xiaomi Max has surfaced. Continue reading “Leaked image of Xiaomi Max with 6.4-inch display surface”

Xiaomi Mi 5 Review: The Affordable Flagship

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It’s been a long time coming. Rumors, speculations and just a whole lot of waiting but finally two years after the launch of the rather spectacular Mi 4, the brand new Mi 5 is here with us. All this while, the company has been working on expanding its portfolio both through the Redmi series of handsets that serve as it’s bread and butter as well as a diverse range of connected peripherals. Xiaomi certainly has been busy but that doesn’t mean that it can afford to forget the upper end of the market. Once again with the Mi 5, the company is launching a handset that is flagship grade at least on paper while undercutting the competition in terms of pricing. But does that low price also mean that Xiaomi has had to cut corners? We find that out and more in our review. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 5 Review: The Affordable Flagship”

Weekly Roundup: Meizu m3 note, Apple iPhone SE, Microsoft Lumia 650 Dual-SIM and more

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This week we went to Beijing to bring you the Meizu’s latest budget offering the m3 note.The smartphone will be made available in China from April 11th and will launch in India next month. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Meizu m3 note, Apple iPhone SE, Microsoft Lumia 650 Dual-SIM and more”

Xiaomi leads $25 million funding in Hungama

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Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has made its first investment in India today by leading a funding of $25 million in Hungama Digital Media Entertainment. The funding round included other existing investors like Intel Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Indian billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. Continue reading “Xiaomi leads $25 million funding in Hungama”

Weekly Roundup: Xiaomi Mi 5, Redmi 3 Pro, Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016), Tesla Model 3 and more

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This week, as promised, Xiaomi launched its flagship Mi 5 smartphone in India.The smartphone was announced at an event in China and at the MWC 2016 last month. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Xiaomi Mi 5, Redmi 3 Pro, Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016), Tesla Model 3 and more”

Top 10 Smartphones under Rs.15,000

Top phones under Rs. 15000

We’ve already seen what are the top 10 smartphones you can buy for under Rs 10,000. But what if you have a bit more cash lined up for your next smartphone? What are your options then? Let’s find out.

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