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  1. Android News

    New renders give us a look at the dual camera setup on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

    Besides one a bit more substantial leak, there really hasn't been much info on the next member of XIaomi's legendary value branch. A new set of renders has recently popped-up online that claim the major way the Chinese manufacturer plans to add another bit of value to the Redmi mix is through a...
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    Retail box of Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus leaks

    An image of a retail box with the name Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus popped on Weibo today. It is scarce of details but was enough to confirm that the Chinese manufacturer is redying an enhanced version of its entry-level phone.
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    Xiaomi Mi A1 review says its the best of both worlds

    The Mi A1 is the most uncompromising phone in the budget segment today. We've seen some great devices debuting in the market this year, notably the Redmi Note 4 and the Moto G5 Plus, and as an overall package, the Mi A1 handily beats both devices. For ₹14,999 you'll be hard-pressed to find a...
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    Xiaomi sells over 1 million smartphones in India in 2 days

    Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi managed to sell over 1 million smartphones in 48 hours during online festive sales in India, carried out by retailers Flipkart and Amazon. If you break it down, that's 300 smartphones per minute on average.
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    Xiaomi joins the Qi wireless charging consortium

    Xiaomi has joined the Wireless Power Consortium, known for its Qi standard. That is the same standard that is supported by Apple, LG, Samsung (which also supports PMA) and others.
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    Xiaomi releases its FireExplorer app onto the Play Store for all

    Xiaomi is doing something differently: it's allowing users of other brands' devices to use its apps. After the capable Mi Calculator, now we have Mi FileExplorer on the Play Store. The app is still marked as "Unreleased" so it's still in beta, but from my tests it seems to work quite well.
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    Xiaomi Mi 5X review says its a Redmi Note 4 with the Mi 6 camera

    If you ever wanted a Redmi Note 4 with the Mi 6 camera - that's the Mi 5X. It's really that simple, and the best part - the price gets to stay quite low.
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    The next Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 flash sale will take place on September 21st

    The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 went on sale late last week in China. The first flash sale saw the device selling out in less than a minute. Those who missed out can try again, as the device will be again available for purchase this week - the second flash sale is set for September 21.
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    You can now check out what's inside the Xiaomi Mi Note 3

    If you wanted to see inside the Xiaomi Mi Note 3 for some reason, now you can. The phone's first teardown is online so that we can see under its 5.5-inch 1080p screen and into its innards.
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    An unknown Xiaomi flagship passes through GFXBench

    A curious Xiaomi passed through GFXBench – code named Chiron, the mysterious phone has a 5.6” screen with 16.5:9 aspect ratio. That’s quite unusual, the original Mi Mix had a 17:9 screen, the new one is at 18:9.
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    Xiaomi will be launching a 32GB version of the Mi Max 2

    After launching the Mi Max 2 back in July this year, Xiaomi is bringing a new variant of the device. The sole change the new model features is storage, which is 32GB.
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    Huawei and other Chinese OEM's could use LG's OLED display panels next year

    LG and Samsung will soon have hard times keeping up with the demands of their OLED panels. While Samsung will mostly use OLED panels in its smartphones, LG is expected to start selling its OLED panels to other companies such as Xiaomi, Vivo, Huawei and Oppo.
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    Xiaomi launches Mi Band HRX in India

    The mi Band HRX has been announced in India with a better tracking algorithm and improved battery life, up to 10% longer than the original Mi Band 2.
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    Xiaomi Mi 5X gets Android One-based ROM

    A new ROM for the Xiaomi Mi 5X has been released that aims to turn the device into an unofficial Android One device, based on the firmware found in the Xiaomi Mi A1.
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    Xiaomi Mi Note 3 has been announced

    In addition to the Mi MIX 2, Xiaomi just took the wraps off of the Mi Note 3. It's essentially a Mi 6 with a larger 5.5" screen, and also has dual cameras.
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    Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 officially announced

    The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is finally official. The Mi Mix 2 features a 5.99-inch 18:9 FullHD+ (2160x1080p), a Snapdragon 835 chipset, 6GB or 8GB of RAM, and has a sleek borderless design.
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    Xiaomi will unveil the Mi Note 3 alongside the Mi Mix 2

    Xiaomi will show off two new phones on September 11. There's the already-confirmed Mi Mix 2, but we're also now said to be getting the Mi Note 3 on that same day.
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    Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 in play for Xiaomi Mi 7

    Xiaomi's 2018 flagship is expected to have a Samsung OLED display. It's also said to be getting a Snapdragon 845 chipset, the same one Samsung is expected to use in the Galaxy S9.
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    Xiaomi Mi 7 rumored to launch in Q1 2018

    According to a Weibo leak, the Xiaomi Mi 7 will make its debut sometime in Q1 2018, which could mean a possible unveil at Mobile World Congress. The phone is also rumored to be one of the first to be powered by the Snapdragon 845.
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    Xiaomi launches their first Android One phone, the Mi A1

    At a media event in New Delhi, Xiaomi unveiled the Mi A1, its first Android One phone. The device is a variant of the Mi 5X, which was unveiled in China back in July.
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    Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 confirmed to have Snapdragon 835

    Qualcomm has confirmed the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 will pack the Snapdragon 835. This is opposed to previous rumors suggesting a Snapdragon 836 upgrade.
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    The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is now available in a Lake Blue color option

    Xiaomi has announced a limited edition variant of the Redmi Note 4. Called Lake Blue, this light blue variant will only be available in the top of the line 4/64GB variant starting September 4, 12PM.
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    A new leak shows off the Mi Mix 2 with the Snapdragon 836 and Android Oreo

    A new Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 leak has emerged, and from the looks of it, it's aimed at taking the hype surrounding the device to a completely new level. The leak in question says the device will be powered by Snapdragon 836 SoC and run Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box.
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    Xiaomi's Mi Calculator comes to the Play Store for everyone

    Xiaomi has just uploaded its calculator app, creatively named "Mi Calculator," to Google's app marketplace, and it's actually pretty nifty.
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    Upcoming Xiaomi smartphone will be from an entirely new series

    Xiaomi has confirmed that its upcoming smartphone will mark the launch of an entirely new series instead. The confirmation came in the form of a video teaser.