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Xiaomi announces its first wearable device, a $13 fitness band

Jul22
by on July 22, 2014 at 8:31 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Asia, Gadgets, Product Launches, wearables

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Popular Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has joined the wearables fray as it unveiled today its very first wearable device, a fitness band for only CNY79 ($13). The Mi Band features sensors for tracking various health metrics and can even act as an alarm clock. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun took to the stage today to show off the fitness band, explaining that he had tried a lot of competing similar devices in the past but none ever stuck. In a snub to its competitors, Lei said that Xiaomi has striven to make the Mi Band stand out with a few key features…

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Xiaomi unveils its new flagship smartphone, the Mi 4, with a metal frame

Jul22
by on July 22, 2014 at 7:16 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Asia, Gadgets, Product Launches

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After a series of leaks and teases, popular Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi finally took the wraps off its new flagship smartphone, the Mi 4, today. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun took to the stage amid rapturous applause from its fans to announce the Android device, which takes a huge step up from its predecessor by finally using metal — though only for its frame. That is still a notch above its fellow Android rival Samsung, which only manufactures plastic devices. The Mi 4, however, looks uncannily similar to the iPhone. The Mi 4 sports a 5-inch 1080p screen, and is powered by…

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a couple of laughzillas on a blue diamond background

Xiaomi unveils its new flagship smartphone, the Mi 4, with a metal frame

Jul22
by on July 22, 2014 at 7:16 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Asia, Gadgets, Product Launches

X4.005
After a series of leaks and teases, popular Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi finally took the wraps off its new flagship smartphone, the Mi 4, today. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun took to the stage amid rapturous applause from its fans to announce the Android device, which takes a huge step up from its predecessor by finally using metal — though only for its frame. That is still a notch above its fellow Android rival Samsung, which only manufactures plastic devices. The Mi 4, however, looks uncannily similar to the iPhone. The Mi 4 sports a 5-inch 1080p screen, and is powered by…

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