I tested the POCO F9 Ultra, and it is the value flagship I'd buy in 2026 POCO just launched the F9 Ultra, and after using it for a week, I'm convinced that it is one of the best value flagships of 2026. Android Central · Sep 1
Top tech of the month: the best new gadgets we've tested for September 2026 These are the products that shone in our tough tests — including a pair of fantastic foldable phones and two standout content creator gadgets. TechRadar · Aug 31
Xiaomi's Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the best battery life of any phone — I still wouldn't use it The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has a 9,210mAh battery, and it lasts two and a half days between charges. However, it has considerable downgrades in other areas. Android Central · Aug 31
China's CXMT beats Western chipmakers to announcement of LPDDR6 mass production — Xiaomi smartphones to debut industry’s first LPDDR6 chips CXMT claims to be the first to mass-produce LPDDR6 memory. Yet, for a niche phone. Tom’s Hardware · Aug 31
This is how Xiaomi's 'smart privacy display' could work on its next-gen phones Xiaomi's version of a Privacy Display has been rumored since February, and now leaks are surfacing to show us exactly how this could work. Android Central · Aug 28
Home appliances giant Dreame has scrapped itsrocket-powered supercar, which we suspected was 'too fast and too wide-reaching' Dreame has cancelled its plans to make a rocket-propelled hypercar TechRadar · Aug 27
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max review: a budget battery monster held back by modest cameras The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has an enormous battery, a superb display and tougher-than-average construction, but its conservative dual-camera setup stops it from becoming a mid-range photography star Digital Camera World · Aug 27
Xiaomi's Galaxy Z Fold 8 rival leaks – is closer to the iPhone Ultra in design Folding phones are like buses, you wait all year and then three arrive at once. T3 · Aug 27
All-red iPhone Ultra posted online by a reliable leaker, but is heavily disputed We've officially reached folding phone mania. T3 · Aug 27
India gets ready to build its own Samsung, Vivo or Xiaomi India has emerged as a major global smartphone manufacturing hub, but it is yet to build a home-grown brand of comparable scale. A new Rs 62,500 crore government scheme aims to bridge that gap by incentivising Indian-owned brands, design, R&D and domestic sourcing, with companies such as Lava positioned to… The Economic Times · Aug 27
Xiaomi will now let you pre-order its first NAS — and at a surprisingly attractive price for customers everywhere Xiaomi's first NAS starts at CNY 2,699 with drives included, uses the same chip as Synology's 2023 budget boxes, and isn't yet available outside China. TechRadar · Aug 26
Xiaomi Unveils Custom Chip For Driver-Assist Features Xiaomi revealed new powerful in-house chips this week that will power everything from cell phones to electric cars. InsideEVs · Aug 24
Xiaomi launches new Xring chip, partners with TSMC for production The introduction of Xring O3 comes a year after Xiaomi launched its first proprietary smartphone processor, the Xring O1, marking the latest step in the world's third-largest smartphone vendor's push to join rivals such as Apple, Samsung Electronics and Huawei in developing its own chips. The Economic Times · Aug 24
Xiaomi launches new Xring chip, partners with TSMC for production, sources say Xiaomi introduced its new Xring O3 smartphone processor, aiming for greater component control. This chip, made by TSMC using its 3nm technology, targets future flagship devices. The company expects to ship between 200,000 and 300,000 units of this new processor. This move aligns with rivals like Apple and Samsung developing… The Economic Times · Aug 24
Digital Camera World · Aug 22 Chinese brands now produce the most impressive camera phones - it's time enthusiasts ditched Apple and Samsung I've used Oppo's latest flagship phone for the last 3 months. Its camera system never fails to impress.
The Economic Times · Aug 22 Tesla, eight other automakers recall record 4.3 million vehicles in China Tesla and eight automakers are recalling 4.3 million vehicles in China. This recall addresses concerns about doors being difficult to open in emergencies. The remedies include software updates and improved warning labels for door handles. This action marks China's largest automotive recall to date. Regulators are increasing scrutiny of safety…
InsideEVs · Aug 21 Chinese Regulators Recall Millions Of EVs Because Their Mechanical Door Handles Are Too Hard To Find It's not enough to have a mechanical backup for your electronic handles. It also has to be easy to spot in an emergency, regulators say.
Fortune · Aug 21 The AI 'death zone' is here and most corporate AI strategies are standing in it Chinese models just swept the top five spots on the world's largest AI marketplace. American labs still own the frontier. Don't get caught in between.
Android Central · Aug 21 OPPO's Reno 16 Pro proves you don't need a flagship to take amazing photos The Reno 16 Pro is costlier than its predecessors, but its standout cameras along with a gorgeous design and great battery life combine to create a truly stellar phone.
TechRadar · Aug 20 Android users beware — if you own one of these budget smartphones, your device could be hacked with a simple video call Security researchers uncover exploit on budget smartphones equipped with a Unisoc system-on-chip, initiated by starting a video call and able to grant root access to an attacker
Android Central · Aug 20 Global smartphone sales hit a major slump, except for this Android phone brand Honor is gaining ground as Samsung leads globally, while Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo struggle with rising costs and shrinking demand.
InsideEVs · Aug 18 Xiaomi's First EV Just Hit A Massive Milestone In just 28 months, Xiaomi managed to sell a whopping 500,000 examples of its first-ever EV, the SU7. That's just the start of its success.
TechRadar · Aug 17 No Apple Watch Ultra? No problem — here are 5 ways I use a budget fitness tracker to enhance my gym routine "All of the functions I need, I can use on my low-cost Xiaomi Smart Band 10, making a purchase like the Apple Watch Ultra 3 totally unnecessary."
Creative Bloq · Aug 15 This smartphone's solar eclipse fail shows the problem with AI-enhanced photography Can you guess which phone invented a whole new astrological phenomenon?
T3 · Aug 14 Xiaomi's new robot vacuums have arrived with some clever maintenance-saving features The Robot Vacuum 6 series has more than suction power on its side