Xiaomi supports “Make in India” initiative, hints at big plans

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met CEOs of top Chinese companies in Shanghai on his last day of three day visit to China. The top business tycoons present at the interaction included Jack Ma of Alibaba, Xiaomi president Lin Bin, Huawei chairman Sun Yafang among others.

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Xiaomi to sell Mi accessories Internationally in first Beta flash sale starting May 18

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Xiaomi is holding a beta test flash sale in France, Germany, US and UK starting May 18. Continue reading “Xiaomi to sell Mi accessories Internationally in first Beta flash sale starting May 18”

YU YuFit vs Xiaomi Mi Band – What’s Different?

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Xiaomi launched their Mi Band in India only last month at a price of Rs 999. Now Micromax’s YU has announced their own fitness band called the YuFit which is also priced at Rs 999. Let us take a look at both of them and see which one offers a better deal.

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YU YUPHORIA vs Xiaomi Redmi 2 – What’s Different?

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Micromax unveiled it’s latest addition to the YU series of smartphones yesterday called the YUPHORIA at an event in Delhi. It’s main competitor is the Xiaomi Redmi 2 which has been around in the market for quite a while now. Let us compare and see the differences between both and what new things the YUPHORIA brings to the table.

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Apple replaces Xiaomi as China’s top smartphone seller while its market contracts

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China’s smartphone market has contracted by 4% YoY (Year on Year), in the first quarter of 2015 with 98.8 million units as opposed to the same time frame last year. This is the first time in six years that the Chinese market has declined YoY.

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Xiaomi’s 2015 leaked roadmap hints 4 new Mi smartphones in next 6 months

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Xiaomi’s 2015 product roadmap leaked from China hints that the company has 4 new Mi smartphones in pipeline for this year, but it’s not clear if this roadmap is only for China region or has been planned for simultaneous global release. Continue reading “Xiaomi’s 2015 leaked roadmap hints 4 new Mi smartphones in next 6 months”

Xiaomi partners with GadgetWood for one-day pick and drop repair services in India

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Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi has partnered with a Delhi-based startup GadgetWood in India for more service centres, and one-day repair and delivery services. Continue reading “Xiaomi partners with GadgetWood for one-day pick and drop repair services in India”

Xiaomi Mi 4i Photo Gallery

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Xiaomi launched the Mi 4i smartphone last month in India for Rs 12,999. We have already seen unboxing and hands on of the Mi 4i and now lets see detailed hardware and specs of the smartphone in the form of photo gallery. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 4i Photo Gallery”

Xiaomi Mi 5, Mi 5 Plus specifications leaked, launch rumoured for July

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According to new rumours from China, Xiaomi is all set to launch the next flagship Mi 5 along with a phablet variant Mi 5 Plus. The launch will reportedly happen sometime in July, considering that the Mi 4 was also launched in July last year, but there isn’t any particular date known or rumoured as yet. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 5, Mi 5 Plus specifications leaked, launch rumoured for July”

Xiaomi retains top market share in China

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Xiaomi has just announced the results of Q1 2015 and that it has retained its number one spot in the Chinese market. The company holds a market share of 14% and are well ahead of some of the big international players.

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Xiaomi Redmi 2 Review

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Xiaomi’s grand entry into India was more to do with the Redmi 1s than any of its other devices. We had called it “one of the best budget smartphones ever made” and that it was, with a price point that shook the market. Over 6 months have passed since then, and the market has adapted to the threat, with a number of devices that now offer more or less the same, in terms of specifications. The Redmi 2, launched about a month back, is the sequel which faces renewed competition and tremendous expectations. With evolutionary changes, how does it fare this time? Let’s find out.

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Xiaomi teases its global smartphone ahead of launch on April 23

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Xiaomi’s scheduled Global Mi Phone Premiere event on April 23 in New Delhi is likely to see a ‘lite’ variant of the current Mi 4 flagship device, expected to be named the Xiaomi Mi 4i. Keeping up with the initial “i is coming” teaser, Xiaomi so far has released three teasers suggesting that how the upcoming device is very different from others. Continue reading “Xiaomi teases its global smartphone ahead of launch on April 23”