Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro with 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor, Snapdragon 675 to be announced next week

At the Redmi Note 7 launch event last month Xiaomi confirmed that it will launch the Redmi Note 7 Pro soon with Sony IMX586 sensor replacing the Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 sensor on the Redmi Note 7. Recent reports revealed that it will be powered by Snapdragon 675, compared to Snapdragon 660 on the Redmi Note 7. Today Redmi President Lu Weibing has confirmed that the Redmi Note 7 Pro will be announced next week without mentioning the exact date.

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Xiaomi opens Android Pie Global Beta testing registration for Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi Note 6 Pro and Redmi S2

Update – February 20, 2019: Xiaomi has opened registrations for global beta testing of Android Pie for Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi Note 6 Pro and Redmi S2 (Y2) smartphones on its forum. Registration is open till March 15th (Beijing Time) and ROM will roll out staring March 19th so we can expect open beta starting March-end or early April.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 India launch event entry registrations open again, attendees get special gift voucher worth Rs. 1500

Last week Xiaomi confirmed that it will launch the  Redmi Note 7 smartphone in India on February 28th, even Flipkart has started teasing the phone. It opened registrations to buy tickets for the event on the same day, but it sold out quickly. Today it has opened the 2nd round of registrations on mi.com. The ticket costs Rs. 480, and the company says that it will offer goodies worth Rs. 1500 for all the attendees.

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Xiaomi introduces 10000mAh power bank with wireless fast charging, 20W wireless charging pad and car charger

Xiaomi just announced Mi 9 smartphone with support for world’s first 20W wireless charging. At the event the company introduced 10000mAh power bank with support for wireless 10w fast charging as well as new 20W wireless fast charging pad that joins the 10w charging pad and new 20W wireless fast charging car dock. All  Continue reading “Xiaomi introduces 10000mAh power bank with wireless fast charging, 20W wireless charging pad and car charger”

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE with 5.97-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 712, triple rear cameras, in-display fingerprint sensor announced

Along with the Mi 9, Xiaomi also introduced the Mi 9 SE, successor of last year’s Mi 8 SE in China. It has a 5.97-inch Full HD+ Samsung AMOLED display with 90.4% screen-to-body ratio. It is the world’s first smartphone to be powered by the latest Snapdragon 712 SoC. The phone has fifth-gen in-display fingerprint sensor and retains the main 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor as well as 20-megapixel front camera from the Mi 9, but this feature an 8-megapixel telephoto lens and a 13-megapixel ultra wide-angle lens. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 9 SE with 5.97-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 712, triple rear cameras, in-display fingerprint sensor announced”

Xiaomi Mi 9 with 6.39-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, Snapdragon 855, triple rear cameras, in-display fingerprint sensor announced

Xiaomi just announced the Mi 9, the company’s latest flagship smartphone as it had promised. It has a 6.39-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection and 90.7% screen to body ratio since it has 3.6mm small chin, making it 40% narrower than the Mi 8. It is powered by the latest Snapdragon 855 7nm Mobile Platform with Game Turbo with real-time CPU/GPU/FPS monitoring, up to 8GB of RAM and runs Android 9.0 (Pie) with MIUI 10 on top.

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How to uninstall apps on Xiaomi devices without root

OEMs pre-load phones with apps to improve user experience, but not all the pre-loaded apps and features are important to all users or some users have their own preferred app for a particular task, for example, most of the users prefer Google Calendar and Keep Notes over Custom Calendar and Notes apps that come pre-installed with the device. If you use a phone running a forked version of Android like MIUI or EMUI, you must have found some apps unnecessary at some point in time. Continue reading “How to uninstall apps on Xiaomi devices without root”

Xiaomi Mi 9: 90.7% screen-to-body ratio, optical in-display fingerprint sensor, 12GB RAM Transparent Edition and more

After confirming new holographic technology, Snapdragon 855 SoC and camera specifications of the Mi 9 smartphone, ahead of February 20 announcement, Xiaomi has confirmed that the display specifcations, in-display fingerprint technology as well as  Transparent Edition.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 camera specs confirmed – 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor, 12MP telephoto lens, 16MP ultra wide-angle lens and Sapphire Glass protection

After confirming new holographic technology and Snapdragon 855 SoC for the flagship Mi 9 smartphone earlier this week, ahead of February 20 announcement, today Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun has confirmed the camera specifications of the smartphone.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 with gradient back will offer holographic effect [Update: More images, Snapdragon 855 confirmed]

Update – February 15, 2019: Xiaomi CEO has shared new images of the Mi 9 in purple color that that offers unique color since it uses nano-level laser engraving holographic technology and dual layer nano coating.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 launching in India on February 28

After teasing the Redmi Note 7 launch in India few weeks back, Xiaomi has confirmed that the smartphone will launch in the country on February 28th. Xiaomi said that it will open registrations to buy tickets for the event later today.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 with triple rear cameras including ultra wide-angle lens teased for MWC 2019

Earlier today Xiaomi confirmed that it will introduce its flagship Mi 9 smartphone at an event in China on February 20th. It also sent out invites for its MWC 2019 event in February 24th in Barcelona on February 24th. It was expected to introduce Mi Mix 3 5G at the event, now the company has posted a new teaser on Twitter hinting at Mi 9 with triple rear cameras at MWC.

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Xiaomi schedules MWC 2019 event on February 24, Mi MIX 3 5G expected [Update: Invite]

Update – February 13, 2019: Xiaomi has sent out invites for the February 24 event and has also teased it on social channels. The event starts at 10:30 AM CET (3PM IST). The invite doesn’t give any hint on what to expect. Earlier rumors revealed that the company will launch the Mi MIX 3 5G. It will also likely showcase the Mi 9 after it goes official February 20th.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 with triple rear cameras to be announced on February 20

Xiaomi has finally announced that the company’s flagship Mi 9 smartphone, successor of last year’s Mi 8 will be announced on February 20th at an event in China. It also confirmed that is is codenamed “Battle Angel”. The phone was spotted in the wild last week, and the official teaser confirms the design with triple rear cameras and a flash arranged vertically.

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Xiaomi Mi Home Security Camera Basic 1080p with AI motion detection, Infrared night vision launched in India for Rs. 1999

After teasers, Xiaomi has launched its Mi Home Security Camera Basic 1080p in India. As the name suggests, it has 1080p full HD video recording, at up to 20fps, has 130° ultra-wide angle lens that covers more of the room and effectively reduces blind spots, has advanced Al motion detection, comes with Infrared night vision with 10m infrared range, zoning classification and two-way voice communication.

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