Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 gets MIUI 8.1.1.0 Android 6.0 Marshmallow stable update

Few days after releasing beta update Xiaomi today released Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) update for the smartphone along with the MIUI 8.1.1.0.MHOMIDI stable OTA update for the Redmi Note 3 (Pro) with Snapdragon 650 globally. As mentioned previously, changelog of the update is same as the previous update the smartphone got, with some additional bug fixes and optimizations. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 gets MIUI 8.1.1.0 Android 6.0 Marshmallow stable update”

Xiaomi introduces new 20000mAh Mi Power Bank with two-way fast charging, Quick Charge 3.0

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Xiaomi introduced its 20000mAh Mi power bank in China last November, which was launched in India earlier this year. Today Xiaomi has unveiled a new version of 20000mAh Mi power bank with support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 and two-way fast charging support. It has the same ABS plastic body for a better grip, but it is slightly thicker at 23.9mm, but it measures 135.5×67.6mm, making it slightly more compact than the predecessor. Continue reading “Xiaomi introduces new 20000mAh Mi Power Bank with two-way fast charging, Quick Charge 3.0”

Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 with 8GB RAM, 6.08mm slim metal body, Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor expected on Dec 30

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Xiaomi introduced Mi Pad 2 back in November last year. Now the company is set to unveil the Mi Pad 3 soon. According to images that have a surfaced today, the Mi Pad 3 will have a 9.7-inch (2048 × 1536 pixels) display and the Intel Atom X5-Z8500 on the Mi Pad 2 will be replaced by more powerful 7th generation Intel M3-7Y30 processor. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 with 8GB RAM, 6.08mm slim metal body, Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor expected on Dec 30”

Xiaomi Mi electric scooter with folding design, dual brake system announced

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As promised, Xiaomi just announced its latest Mi electric scooter in China, few months after introducing QiCycle folding electric bike. This is developed under its new sub-brand Mi Ecosystem, which is also known as MIJIA. It weighs just 12.5kg and has a folding design that lets you fold it in just 3 seconds with a press of a button. It has a DC motor with integrated die-casting molding that protects its internal structure. The maximum torque of the motor is 16N·m, rated power is 250W and offers instantaneous maximum power up to 500W. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi electric scooter with folding design, dual brake system announced”

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 MIUI 8.1.1.0 Android 6.0 Marshmallow update starts rolling out in India

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Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 3 (Pro) with Snapdragon 650 in India running MIUI 7 based on Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) back in March earlier this year starting at Rs. 9999. Later it got the MIUI 8 update, but the Android version was the same, now the company has finally started rolling out Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) update for the smartphone along with the MIUI 8.1.1.0.MHOMIDI OTA update as nightly build, which Xiaomi calls Beta Stable release before the final update.

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Xiaomi Yeelight Smart LED Ceiling Light with dust-proof design announced

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Xiaomi today announced new Yeelight LED Ceiling Light on its Mi Smart Home platform. It promises fast installation in just 5 minutes, has Ra95 color rendering index, moonlight night-light and has IP60 ratings for dust resistance. It is also a smart light that lets you change the color using its proprietary app for Android and iOS. Continue reading “Xiaomi Yeelight Smart LED Ceiling Light with dust-proof design announced”

Xiaomi schedules an event on December 12, new Mi electric car or bike expected

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Xiaomi under its sub-brand Mi Ecosystem, which is also known as MIJIA has scheduled an event on December 12th to introduce a new gadget, which could be the company’s first electric car or an electric bike. The teaser has car tire mark, which confirms it’s a vehicle. Text in the teaser says that it will have E-ABS anti-lock braking system, brake energy recovery, cruise control, perforated brake discs and one-piece die cast motors. Continue reading “Xiaomi schedules an event on December 12, new Mi electric car or bike expected”

Xiaomi Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro HD with hybrid drivers launched in the U.S. for $39.99

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Xiaomi Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro was launched in India earlier this year. Now the company has launched Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro HD in the U.S. The main highlight of the headphones is that it comes with hybrid drivers dual-dynamic and balanced armature drivers. It weighs just 17 grams and also comes with a built-in microphone for calls. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro HD with hybrid drivers launched in the U.S. for $39.99”

Xiaomi smartphone sales cross 2 million in Q3 2016 in India, over 150% growth YoY

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Xiaomi India today announced that it has sold over 2 million smartphones in the country in the third quarter of 2016 for the first time. This is over 150% growth compared to the same quarter (Q3 2015) last year, said the company. Last week the company said that it had sold 1 million units of Redmi 3S and Redmi 3S Prime smartphones in just 3 months after launch in India on Flipkart. Continue reading “Xiaomi smartphone sales cross 2 million in Q3 2016 in India, over 150% growth YoY”

Xiaomi Mi 5c detailed specifications surface, could be unveiled on November 30

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Xiaomi Mi 5c, successor of last year’s Mi 4c codenamed Meri surfaced in live images recently. Geekbench listing revealed Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with MIUI 8, 3GB of RAM and an unknown 2.2GHz Octa-Core processor with Mali-T860 MP4 GPU, now more specifications have surfaced that reveals 64GB of internal storage, 12-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera.

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Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi Speaker with voice control and Mi Home Theater with 360-degree sound, PatchWall AI announced

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Xiaomi has introduced Mi Wi-Fi Speaker that can play music from cloud-based sources and Internet radio. The Mi Home Theater has a Surround Soundbar, subwoofer and two wireless rear speakers. It has support for HDMI input for TVs, projectors and monitors and can also play several video formats. It also has Dolby and DTS and is equipped PatchWall artificial intelligence that was first introduced with the Mi Box 3c and 3s smart TV boxes last week. This learns your viewing habits and offers content based on your liking. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi Speaker with voice control and Mi Home Theater with 360-degree sound, PatchWall AI announced”

Xiaomi Mi 5c surfaces in more live images, shows fingerprint sensor

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Xiaomi Mi 5c, successor of last year’s Mi 4c has surfaced in live images in China. This coincides with earlier leaks that showed a fignerprint sensor on the front. The smartphone codenamed Meri that recently surfaced on Geekbench listing revealed Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with MIUI 8, 3GB of RAM and an unknown 2.2GHz Octa-Core processor with Mali-T860 MP4, which could be Helio P15 that was seen in Moto M. Some rumors say it could use Xiaomi own Pine core processor.

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Xiaomi sells over 1 million Redmi 3S and Redmi 3S Prime smartphones on Flipkart

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Xiaomi launched the Redmi 3S and Redmi 3S Prime, budget 4G smartphones with metal body in India back in August on Mi.com and Flipkart starting at Rs. 6999. Today Flipkart announced that it has sold over 1 million or 10 lakh units of these phones within 3 months of launch. Xiaomi recently said that it sold more than 2.3 million or 23 lakh units of Redmi Note 3 smartphones in India till September. Continue reading “Xiaomi sells over 1 million Redmi 3S and Redmi 3S Prime smartphones on Flipkart”

Xiaomi will introduce a new product at the CES 2017 on January 5

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Xiaomi has scheduled an event at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas for the first time, where it will introduce a new product. This is an invite-only event that is schedule for January 5th from 11 AM to 11:45AM PT (12:30 AM to 1:15 AM IST). Continue reading “Xiaomi will introduce a new product at the CES 2017 on January 5”

Xiaomi Mi MIX Nano with 5.5-inch bezel-less display, Snapdragon 821, 4GB RAM surfaces

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Xiaomi introduced Mi MIX with 6.4-full HD bezel-less display with whopping 91.3% screen-to-body ratio in China last month. Now a smaller variant of the smartphone code-named Mi MIX Nano has surfaced in live images in China.

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