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New Xiaomi Redmi Note, cheaper Mi4 smartphone may be on the way

Chinese device maker Xiaomi may be preparing to launch two new smartphones soon. One is expected to be an updated version of its 5.5 inch Redmi Note with improved specs. The other could be a cheaper version of the Xiaomi Mi4 smartphone that launched this summer. Xiaomi Mi4 According to cnBeta, a listing for a new version […]

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Xiaomi responds to privacy concerns by making cloud messaging opt-in

Xiaomi is one of the fastest growing tech companies in China, but the phone maker has come under scrutiny from several reports in recent works that suggest the company’s phones may be violating users’ privacy. In July a user noted that Xiaomi phones were sending data to Chinese servers, and this past week security firm […]

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Xiaomi launches Redmi Note smartphone for $130

As expected, Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has launched its latest low-cost smartphone with better-than-you’d expect specs. The Xiaomi Redmi Note features a 5.5 inch display, an octa-core processor, and a starting price of just about $130 without a contract. Sadly it’s only available in China at launch. But Xiaomi is starting to expand beyond its […]