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Xiaomi 18 Pro price leak points to steep European increase and smaller batteries
Leaked European regulatory listings suggest the Xiaomi 18 Pro price could start at €1,449, with smaller batteries than Chinese models.
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Leaked European regulatory listings suggest the Xiaomi 18 Pro price could start at €1,449, with smaller batteries than Chinese models.
The Xiaomi October update brings 25 security patches to 15 devices in China and Europe, with wider global availability expected to follow.
Omdia expects foldable display shipments to jump 44% in 2026 to 29 million units, fueled by Apple's iPhone Duo and growing demand for wide-screen foldables.
The HyperOS 4 stable update is rolling out in China for Xiaomi 17, Redmi K100, and Pad 8 devices, bringing HyperCore optimizations and visual redesigns.
Xiaomi has confirmed that the HyperOS 4 stable update will start reaching users in China on October 15. The first batch of stable builds is meant for select Xiaomi, Redmi, and tablet owners, and the wait is nearly over. The news arrives as Xiaomi’s internal testing recruitment is scheduled to close on October 14. Because
September is usually iPhone season, but this year several Android brands are packing their very best hardware into the same four-week stretch, aiming to steal some of the spotlight. More than 20 phones are expected to launch this month alone, and here's a rundown of five of the biggest phone launches on the calendar for
Google's Scam Detection feature could be coming to Xiaomi phones next, according to a new APK teardown by Android Authority. The AI-powered scam-call warning tool debuted first on Pixel devices, has since expanded to Samsung's Galaxy S26 series, and has shown signs of heading to vivo phones as well, and Android Authority now says it's
A leaked HyperOS 4 setup screen has exposed Xiaomi's planned onboarding flow, along with a list of ten major features tied to the update. The files directly reference “Xiaomi HyperOS 4” and divide several features by device class, with some Glass effects marked exclusively for flagship models and the Q18. The leak also backs up
New leaks are offering the clearest look yet at HyperOS 4, and they suggest Xiaomi is preparing the biggest visual overhaul in the software's history, including a redesigned interface and refreshed wallpapers. Liquid Glass Interface Leak Details Screenshots reportedly pulled from internal Xiaomi 18-series prototypes running an early Android 17-based build of HyperOS 4 reveal
Xiaomi has started rolling out stable Android 17 to the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Ultra, and Xiaomi 17T Pro, packaged under the HyperOS 3 label. A Confusing Label, But a Real Platform Jump The HyperOS 3 branding is the same one Xiaomi already used for its Android 16 rollout, which makes the naming a bit
Android 17 has just arrived on Google Pixel phones, and it's set to reach Xiaomi devices soon as well. For Xiaomi users, though, this upgrade carries considerably more weight than usual — the upcoming HyperOS 4 skin is reportedly bringing a substantial software and architectural overhaul rather than the typical incremental yearly refresh. Beyond the
Xiaomi has hit a significant milestone in its software rollout, with HyperOS 3.1 distribution now surpassing 85% globally. Built on Android 16, the update has reached nearly all eligible devices across the Xiaomi, REDMI, and POCO lineups — making it one of the fastest deployment cycles the company has executed to date. Every Android 16-capable
Xiaomi has officially stepped up its Android 17 transition after publishing a developer adaptation announcement that appears to have indirectly revealed the company's rollout roadmap. The notice urges developers to wrap up Android 17 compatibility work before July 1, 2026 — a deadline that strongly implies stable Xiaomi HyperOS builds based on Android 17 are
Xiaomi's Redmi K-series has operated on a reliable schedule for years - debut in China around October, then resurface internationally under the Poco brand shortly after. The Redmi K100 series appears to be following that same playbook, with two distinct devices now showing up across multiple leak sources. The standard K100 and the K100 Pro
Kaspersky ICS CERT has publicly detailed a critical hardware vulnerability hitting a wide array of Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets. The exploit, presented at Black Hat Asia 2026 on April 23 and tracked as CVE-2026-25262, has rattled the security community. First confirmed by Qualcomm in April 2025, full technical details are now available, exposing a backdoor capable
Fresh clues from the Mi Code database point to Xiaomi's next foldable flagship making a comeback. After scrapping last year's prototype, the company seems more committed than ever to foldables, with a device that hits a key hardware milestone: Xiaomi's first foldable running its own silicon. The Foldable Comeback and XRING O3 Mi Code data
The long-awaited Android 16 phase has now officially started for Xiaomi’s flagship family. Today, the stable Xiaomi HyperOS 3.1 update began rolling out to Xiaomi 15 users in the European Economic Area (EEA). This major release is an important step in Xiaomi’s software progress, moving beyond earlier beta builds and delivering a fully public, stable
Redmi Buds 8 have officially launched in China, bringing a mix of premium audio features and long battery life to the company’s latest true wireless stereo (TWS) lineup. The earbuds support active noise cancellation (ANC) of up to 50dB, feature 11mm dynamic drivers, and use Bluetooth 5.4 for connectivity. They also support the LHDC audio
The HyperOS 3.1 stable update has begun to roll out for devices worldwide, which is fantastic news for Xiaomi users. In the first phase, the company pushed the most recent version to the highest-end devices, but it will soon be extended to more compatible phones. Xiaomi HyperOS 3.1 is a little but important update. The
Before September 2026, the mobile tech scene is getting hotter. The aggressive specs of Qualcomm's upcoming flagship CPU, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen6 Pro (SM8975), have been revealed by reputable source @DigitalChatStation. As expected, Xiaomi is set to unveil this powerhouse with the eagerly awaited Xiaomi 18 series, making it the first company to do
