Xiaomi’s list of Nougat-eligible phones is pretty lengthy, including surprises and omissions

Xiaomi has already released a few new phones running Android Nougat, also updating a couple of old ones, and planning many other UI makeovers.

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Dual-curved, bezel-free Xiaomi Mi Note 2 expected out October 25

If Xiaomi indeed plans to finally branch out into the hugely lucrative US smartphone business before long, it may as well bring something unique and revolutionary to the hyper-demanding (especially with foreigners) American audience.The looming Mi Note 2 (and its super-high-end Pro derivation) fits the bill perfectly going on rumors, although we can’t help feel an “edgy” screen with virtually no borders is a little too much to ask from the “Apple of China.”Considering how ...

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Xiaomi Mi 5s name confirmed, dual rear camera teased, pricing rumored

We’re only four days away from Xiaomi’s increasingly thrilling next-gen flagship phone announcement, and thanks to mixed official signals, as well as the typically jumbled gossip on Weibo, nothing’s certain until it’s certain.What we’re pretty sure of is an affordable Xiaomi Mi 5s powerhouse will break cover on Tuesday, despite recent speculation of a last-minute name change to Mi Note S, with

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Exciting new Xiaomi Mi 5s rumors call for Snapdragon 821 SoC, ultrasonic fingerprint reader

Unless Xiaomi has to deal with a Galaxy Note 7-level recall this holiday season, which remains unlikely, you have to figure the fast-rising Chinese OEM will unveil at least one more flagship Android phone by the end of the year.The question is are we looking at a long overdue

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Xiaomi slates July 27 Beijing event to unveil Redmi Note 4 or Mi Note 2

If Xiaomi indeed wants to market its next high-end phablet as a Samsung Galaxy Note 5 killer, it should really look to at least roll it out before the Note 7 debuts commercially in early August. It’s been too long since the first-gen Mi Note broke cover ...

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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 likely teased as greater than Mi 5… or Galaxy Note 5

A few months later than many probably expected, Xiaomi appears to gear up for a sequel to the early 2015-released Mi Note. The Mi Note 2 will no doubt one-up the recently unveiled Mi Max, which towers above the vast majority of its rival flagship phablets in terms of screen size, but falls short of high-end standards when it comes to resolution, processing power or RAM.Think of the looming 5.7-incher or so as a direct competitor for ...

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Mouth-watering Xiaomi Mi Note 2 specs now said to include Force Touch, curved screen

Relatively compact and straightforward until a few months ago, Xiaomi’s smartphone portfolio is about to get mighty crowded and confusing later this year, with the introduction of a Mi Note 2 in three decidedly high-end configurations.This will finally follow in the footsteps of the original, early 2015-released Mi Note, though in a way, the Mi Max already did just that. There’s also

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Android 6.0 Marshmallow should be ready to roll out to the Xiaomi Mi Note this week

You know what would have made the Redmi 3 even harder to resist, practically perfect? Pre-installed Marshmallow software goodies, which Xiaomi made its fans wait for even on the high-end Mi Note and Mi Note Pro.But the waiting may finally be (almost) over, at least as far the Mi Note is concerned, with weeks of beta testing reportedly set to conclude on ...

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UAE gets Xiaomi products with Saudi Arabia on queue

Xiaomi has been fighting the contraction of its sales for some time now as it struggles to find pathways out of China. We’ve been talking about US expansion for that same bit of time, but there’s little fruition on that front. At least, though, the Chinese OEM is getting somewhere.Take the United Arab Emirates as electronics distributor Task FZCO and carrier Etisalat are partnering to sell ...

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Xiaomi Mi 5 prematurely listed at e-tailer with full spec sheet, $600 price tag

Despite what the name suggests, Oppomart isn’t officially affiliated with China-based device manufacturer Oppo, which instead sells its growingly popular unlocked phones through an e-store called Oppostyle.Oppomart may however be your go-to third-party retailer for Oppo, OnePlus, Huawei, ZTE, Xiaomi, Meizu, and LeTV equipment always ready to ship internationally, as well as a surprisingly proficient bearer of early insight into unreleased gear.The latest exposé concerns

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