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Mi Dual Driver review: Budget wired earphones with decent bass, loudness
The Mi Dual Driver earphones have a bass-heavy sound output and, considering the price, they have a fair performance
 "Mi Dual Driver review: Budget wired earphones with decent bass, loudness")
Covid-19 lockdown: Xiaomi launches Hyperlocal 'Mi Commerce' solution
The service aims to drive users to safely purchase Xiaomi devices from their nearest Xiaomi retail store amid the nationwide lockdown to porevent the spread of coronavirus
 "Covid-19 lockdown: Xiaomi launches Hyperlocal 'Mi Commerce' solution")
India blocks automatic FDI route for neighbours to curb hostile takeovers
Until now, Chinese investments were automatically allowed, similar to those from other nations, in all but 16 sectors, such as telecom, defence, and national security.
 "India blocks automatic FDI route for neighbours to curb hostile takeovers")
Covid-19: After economic fallout, Apple, Xiaomi show some recovery in China
Apple shipped 2.5 million iPhones to China in March after a virus slump the previous month, show government data
 "Covid-19: After economic fallout, Apple, Xiaomi show some recovery in China")
Electronics, phone makers extend warranty period amid coronavirus lockdown
have extended warranties on their products to cushion customers, amid the nationwide lockdown imposed to combat the spread of coronavirus
 "Electronics, phone makers extend warranty period amid coronavirus lockdown")
Poco X2 review: Another fine midrange phone without any element of surprise
The Poco X2 smartphone has a motley bunch of impressive specifications and features. But will it repeat the history for the Poco brand in India? Let's find out
 "Poco X2 review: Another fine midrange phone without any element of surprise")
Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 9 Pro, Note 9 Pro Max; price starts at Rs 12,999
Both the phones support Indian Space Research Organization's (ISRO) indigenously developed navigation system, the NavIC
 "Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 9 Pro, Note 9 Pro Max; price starts at Rs 12,999")
As consumption soars, brands scour the sound cloud for a premium pitch
As consumption of wearables soars in the country, brands look at ways to build premium niches in the growing mass market for audio devices
 "As consumption soars, brands scour the sound cloud for a premium pitch")
In a major boost to electronic giants, SEZs clear local sourcing test
While 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) is allowed in single-brand retail, if the foreign investment exceeds 51 per cent, the 30 per cent mandatory local sourcing norm kicks in
 "In a major boost to electronic giants, SEZs clear local sourcing test")
Xiaomi to bring ISRO technology NavIC to smartphones in 2020
In 2020, several Xiaomi smartphones across multiple price points will support NavIC initially supported by some Snapdragon chipsets
 "Xiaomi to bring ISRO technology NavIC to smartphones in 2020")
Led by Huawei, China captured 46% global 5G handset sales in 2019: Report
While Samsung led the global 5G sales with over 40 per cent of the market share, Huawei (including Honor) alone captured 74 per cent of 5G sales in China
 "Led by Huawei, China captured 46% global 5G handset sales in 2019: Report")
Anti-profiteering body dismisses complaint against China's Xiaomi
"We do not find the present case to be a case of profiteering," NAA said in its order
 "Anti-profiteering body dismisses complaint against China's Xiaomi")
Xiaomi launches Redmi 8A Dual, Redmi power banks in India: Details here
Redmi 8A Dual comes in 2GB/32GB and 3GB/32GB variants, priced at Rs 6499 and Rs 6999, respectively. The power banks come in 10000 mAh and 20000 mAh variants, priced at Rs 799 and Rs 1499, respectively
 "Xiaomi launches Redmi 8A Dual, Redmi power banks in India: Details here")
China's mobile giants join hands to take on Google's Play store dominance
Google, whose services are banned in China, earned about $8.8 billion globally from the Play store in 2019
 "China's mobile giants join hands to take on Google's Play store dominance")
Coronavirus: Poco says only a month's stock available, future unclear
The company will start selling three smartphone models of its latest phone Poco X2, priced in the range of Rs 15,999 to Rs 19,999, from February 11 on e-commerce portal Flipkart.
 "Coronavirus: Poco says only a month's stock available, future unclear")
POCO X2 with 120Hz screen, 27W fast charger launched: Price, specifications
The POCO X2 comes in 6GB/64GB, 6GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB RAM and storage configurations, priced at Rs 15,999, Rs 16,999 and Rs 19,999, respectively
 "POCO X2 with 120Hz screen, 27W fast charger launched: Price, specifications")
Despite new launches, Samsung continues to lag behind Xiaomi in India
It has 18.9 per cent share of the market (Q3 2019, IDC), down from 22.6 per cent for the third quarter of 2018 while Xiaomi has 27.1 per cent share
 "Despite new launches, Samsung continues to lag behind Xiaomi in India")
After dominating Indian mobile market, is China eyeing automakers next?
Led by Xiaomi and BBK Group, the Chinese brands have invested heavily in manufacturing devices and accessories in India.
 "After dominating Indian mobile market, is China eyeing automakers next?")
Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro leak hints at Snapdragon 865 SoC, Android 10, and more
As with last year's K20 series, the Redmi K30 Pro is expected to be a lot like the vanilla K30 smartphone but with some beefed-up specifications
 "Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro leak hints at Snapdragon 865 SoC, Android 10, and more")
Qualcomm launches mobile processors with built-in support for India's NavIC
The Snapdragon 720G, Snapdragon 662 and Snapdragon 460 are budget and midrange mobile processors, aimed at enhancing user experiences across connectivity, gaming and entertainment
 "Qualcomm launches mobile processors with built-in support for India's NavIC")