Xiaomi’s 200W HyperCharge is rumored to begin mass production by June 2022

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Jul 22, 2021

India was heavily affected by the COVID-19 second wave in Q2 2021. Though the demand for smartphones got affected, companies still managed to ship more units compared to last year same time. That’s because the country was going through a complete lockdown in Q2 2020.

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According to Canalys, the India Smartphone Market dropped 13% between Q1 and Q2 2021. The market managed to ship 32.4 million units in the second quarter of this year.

As usual, Xiaomi dominated the chart with 9.5 million units in shipments and a 29% market share. It was followed by Samsung with 5.5 million units and a 17% market share. Further, vivo also had a 17% market share like the South Korean tech giant but with 5.4 million units in shipments.

The fourth position was acquired by realme, while OPPO came fifth. The former shipped 4.9 million units, whereas the latter shipped 3.8 million units. Their market share stood at 15% and 12% respectively.

As per Canalys Analyst Sanyam Chaurasia, the second COVID-19 wave in India was a wake-up call for OEMs to treat both online and offline presences equally. Brands like Xiaomi, which has a better online presence did a pretty good job despite the terrible situation. The same can be said for realme. The Redmi Note 10 series and realme narzo 30 series were some of the most-shipped models online.

That said, although the India Smartphone Market began to recover by the end of Q2, there won’t be a surge in pent-up demand in the second half of the year like in 2020. Lastly, the component shortage will not only increase the price of handsets but will also make brands practice regional deprioritization.

OnePlus Nord 2 5G arrives with a MediaTek processor, improved cameras, and faster charging

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 22, 2021

The OnePlus Nord 2 is the latest phone from the Nord series and the successor to the very first OnePlus Nord phone announced last year. The new phone, which is the first OnePlus phone to be powered by a MediaTek processor, brings significant upgrades to most areas and also rocks a new design.

OnePlus Nord 2 Design

The OnePlus Nord 2 5G still has a flat display with a punch hole in front but the hole is smaller now as it only houses one camera. The back is where the main changes are. The camera housing has been redesigned and looks more like that of the OnePlus 9 series.

It also comes in three new colors – Gray Sierra with a matte finish, Blue Haze, and Green Wood which is exclusive to India. Unfortunately, OnePlus didn’t announce the red variant that appeared in a leak earlier this week. This color variant may be announced later for Europe and the UK.

OnePlus Nord 2 Specifications

The OnePlus Nord 2 has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a punch hole for a camera at the top left corner.

The phone is powered by the Dimensity 1200-AI, a special version of the Dimensity 1200 developed by MediaTek and OnePlus. Buyers will be able to purchase the OnePlus Nord 2 in three configurations – 6+12GB, 8+128GB, and 12+256GB. There is no storage expansion slot.

The cameras have been upgraded. The main sensor is the 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor with OIS and it is paired with an 8MP ultrawide angle camera with EIS and a 2MP mono lens. The front-facing camera is a 32MP Sony IMX615.

The Dimensity 1200-AI helps improve photos and videos with features such as AI Photo Enhancements and AI video Enhancement. There is also Dual View Video which allows you to record from both sides of the phone at the same time. The AI Chipset brings a feature called AI Color Boost which takes videos from YouTUbe, VLC, and MX Player and converts them into more vivid colors.

The OnePlus Nord 2 5G has dual 5G SIM card slots NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, and Wi-Fi 6. There are stereo speakers but no audio jack. The Nord 2 packs a 4500mAh battery under the hood and has support for 65W Warp Charge. There is a new haptic engine called Haptics 2.0 which should provide users with a smoother and more tactile experience when typing or playing a game. You also get an in-display fingerprint scanner.

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OnePlus ships the phone with OxygenOS 11.3 based on Android 11. The new version of OxygenOS comes with new features such as a dark mode for the new OnePlus Games app. Another new feature called Game Filters adds screen filters such as Dark Correction and Night Vision to your games. Out of the box, this feature only works with PUBG Mobile. There is also added support for Discord so you can send messages to your opponents and friends. OnePlus reiterates that the phone will receive two OS upgrades and three years of security updates.

OnePlus Nord 2 5G Price and Availability

India

6GB RAM + 128GB = ₹27,999
8GB RAM + 128GB = ₹29,999
12GB RAM + 256GB = ₹34,999 (only available in Green Woods)

The OnePlus Nord 2 5G will be available via early access to members of the Red Cable Club on July 26 on OnePlus.in and OnePlus Experience Stores and to Amazon Prime members on Amazon.

UK and Europe

8GB RAM + 128GB = £399/€399
12GB RAM + 256GB =£469/€499

The phone is already available for pre-order in Europe on Oneplus.com. Open sales will begin on July 28 on OnePlus.com, Amazon, and retail and carrier partners.

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Aqara Smart Roller Blind Companion E1 arrives with XiaoAI and Siri support

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Jul 22, 2021

Lumi Technology has launched yet another Aqara smart home product. This time around, the product is the Aqara Smart Roller Blind Companion E1. As the name implies, the product works with the window blind to activate automation. As a result, the blind can easily be opened and shut with just a single button.

The Aqara Roller Blind Companion E1 adopts a portable build. It can be installed into the roller blinds which allows the device to control the opening and closing of the blind. It is equipped with a built-in lithium battery which powers it. This ensures that you don’t need to provide a power socket to power up the device.

The device also comes with voice/app control support as well as a timing switch. With voice control, you only need to utter a voice prompt for the device to activate the opening of the blinds as well as the degree of opening.

In addition, it works with the MIJIA app which allows the user to control the opening and closing of the blinds when he is out of the house from any location. Furthermore, the user can configure the scene mode according to personal needs. For instance, he can set it to let the roller blind slowly rise to a set ratio within a specific time like in the morning so that he wakes up to the ray of sunlight entering the room.

It is worth mentioning that Aqara Smart Roller Blind Companion E1 already supports both Apple HomeKit and Xiaomi Mijia dual platforms. You can control the curtains through Siri and XiaoAI voice prompts.

It also supports the smart home system, through the Bluetooth gateway + smart door lock, you can achieve the effect of automatically raising the window blinds when the door is opened. Also, And through the Bluetooth gateway + light sensor, the curtain can be automatically adjusted to allow in just the right light ray intensity.

The Aqara Smart Roller Blind Companion E1 is presently available on Xiaomi Youpin for 249 yuan (~$39).

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Huawei teases an educational smart display with a pop-up camera, coming on July 29

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 22, 2021

Huawei has an event scheduled for July 29. While the big announcement is for the P50 series, there will be other products too one of which is an educational smart display for kids which the manufacturer just teased.

We first learned of the Huawei smart display for kids from a leak early this month. The source had listed a number of products Huawei has scheduled for launch this month and among them is a smart display and a smartwatch for kids.

Huawei already makes tablets for kids but this will be its first smart display specifically for kids. Apart from the fact that it will run HarmonyOS out of the box, the device has carried over a feature we have only seen on smartphones – a pop-up camera.

The smart display has an aluminum build and a thick flat frame with buttons on the side for power and volume. The overall appearance of the device looks like a tablet with a kickstand. The design is a clever one as Huawei has put the speakers in the triangle-like space created by the “kickstand”.

The pop-up selfie camera is a 13MP sensor and it has a hinge that allows it to be bent forward (and possibly backward). This isn’t the only camera on the smart display. There is another one visible at the top right corner of the bezel.

The specifications of the device are unknown and so is the price. So we will have to wait until next week when it is announced to find out these details.

The manufacturer is also expected to announce the Huawei Children’s Watch 4X Pro, the Huawei band 6 Pro, and new smart TVs on July 29.

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Here are 11 Unique Cases for iPhone 11 on Aliexpress

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Jul 22, 2021

With more than 60 million units sold worldwide, the iPhone 11 was one of the bestselling iPhones of 2020. However, with millions of consumers using the smartphone, it is possible to find the same phone in the hands of your friends and relatives. And if you are like us, you would definitely want to stand out and own a unique and different phone than your friends and family.

Note that most of the cases mentioned below are available for other iPhone models as well.

And what better way to personalize and customize your smartphone than use a unique and interesting case. So, to that end, let’s check out these 11 unique and interesting cases for iPhone 11 from AliExpress. Please note that these cases may not be the best when it comes to protection, but these dirt cheap cases will definitely make your smartphone stand out in the crowd and turn heads. If you are a new user on AliExpress, then you may get additional discounts on these cases.

1. Coque for iPhone 11

Price: $3.27

Key Features:

Classic and minimalist design
Matte finish
Anti-fall, shock absorption, and camera protection
Built-in magnet: Supports magnetic car holders
Colors: Black, Blue, Green, Red

2. Artistic Dragon Translucent Phone Case

Price: $1.96

Key Features:

Matte Translucent case
Domineering dragon design
Dustproof
Abrasion and scratch-resistant
4 different designs and colors

3. Luxury Square Frame Bare Metal Case

Price: $2.98

Key Features:

Beautiful and luxurious bare-metal feel
No fingerprint smudges
Built-in airbag cushion
All-inclusive lens protector
Supports: Magnetic wireless charging
Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Purple, Red, Green, Silver, Rose, etc

4. Clear Glitter Butterfly Case

Price: $2.95

Key Features:

Translucent design
Shockproof
Cute and pretty glitter case with butterfly design
Colors: Pink, Purple, and Green

5. Electroplated Phone case

Price: $3.01

Key Features:

Luxurious and chic design
Protects phone from dirt, scratch, and shocks
Design that makes a fashion statement
Colors: White, Pink, Green, Grey and Black

6. Universal Translucent Lens Protection Case for iPhone

Price: $2.69

Key Features:

Translucent Bumper case
Gorgeous colors
Special lens protection design
Perfect fit
Colors: Green, Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, Blue, Black

7. Magnetic Clear Case

Price: $4.60

Key Features:

Original fit design
Soft frame with hardback
Supports wireless charging
Acrylic material and scratch-resistant
Airbag anti-drop design

8. Luxury PU Leather case

Price: $3.89

Key Features:

Simple and minimalistic design
Material: Soft PU Leather + TPU
Colors: Black, Rose Gold, Grey, Brown

9. Square Liquid Silicone Case

Price: $2.27

Key Features:

Classic straight edge design
Fully protects the camera
Lightweight and Flexible material
Gorgeous colors
Colors: White, Black, Red, Green, Grey, Blue, Pink, Purple

10. Cartoon Couple Liquid Silicone Case

Price: $2.99

Key Features:

Perfect fit
Beautiful couple theme design
Cute image
Higher than the camera design
Colors: White and Black

11. Rectangle cute pattern phone case

Price: $2.99

Key Features:

Original and unique design
Straight edge liquid silicone
Cute cartoon designs
Side pattern print
Perfect fit
Colors: Black, White, Blue

For more information on such exciting deals and offers, check out our deals hub.

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Super Deal: Baseus A2 Car Vacuum Cleaner Available for $30.90 (Original Price $50)

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Jul 22, 2021

Baseus A2 car vacuum cleaner which generally retails for $50 is available at a heavily discounted price of $30.90 only at AliExpress.

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Baseus A2 car vacuum cleaner at $30.90 (after discount)@AliExpress

This portable and stylish vacuum cleaner is so small and lightweight that you can carry it around in your purse or keep it in your car’s cup holder. The vacuum cleaner comes with a 60ml large dust bin and an 18-minute battery duration with a single charge. This means enough power and storage for thorough cleaning of your car, desktop, work/study table, etc.

A Type-C charging port makes it easy to charge in almost every environment and an additional air hose with suction and blow function, helps to thoroughly clean the gaps and corners.

AliExpress is selling this 5000pa suction, wireless handheld vacuum cleaner for $30.90 only. Please note that this discount is applicable on all three color variants ordered from the China warehouse. So grab your vacuum cleaner asap.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

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Deal: Baseus Stylish Vehicle Trash Can 500ml now available for $12.59 (Original Price $20)

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Jul 22, 2021

Baseus Stylish Vehicle Trash Can which usually retails at $20 is now available at a discounted price of $12.59 only at AliExpress.

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Baseus Stylish Vehicle Trash Can at $12.59 @AliExpress

Baseus has designed an artistic and glamourous trash can that adds to the beauty of your vehicle. The 500ml capacity can is made with aviation-grade alloy and a double-layer barrel body. A delicate high gloss edge and Antiseptic ABD thickened inner gallbladder make it both fashionable and durable. Moreover, a one-touch simple opening system ensures that you don’t come in contact with your trash and as long as the lid is closed you are safe from odors and germs.

The lightweight and portable trash can easily fits into your cup holder, armchair box, door cubby hole, etc and the beautiful design makes it perfect not only for vehicles but also for your home or office desk and workspace.

Available in two color variants viz: Black and Grey, the Baseus trash can is now available at a discounted price of $12.59 only at AliExpress. Please note that additional 30 customized garbage bags are included for free in this offer.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

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Xiaomi India clocks sales worth ₹1,000 crores during Mi Anniversary Sale 2021, celebrates by showcasing a cool product

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Jul 22, 2021

Last week, Xiaomi celebrated its 7th anniversary in India by hosting a special sale across multiple retailers in the country. A few days later, the company now reveals that it has clocked a large amount in sales throughout these five days. Celebrating the success, the firm even showcased one of its cool products, which is not sold in the country.

For those unaware, Xiaomi ran its Mi Anniversary Sale 2021 in India from July 12 till July 16. We had even compiled a list of best deals to help out our readers.

According to an official statement from the company, it clocked sales worth ₹1,000 crores during this period. The Mi 11X series, Mi 10i, Redmi Note 10, Redmi 9 Power, Redmi 9, and Redmi 9A were some of the best-selling devices.

As a whole, Xiaomi India sold over a million units of smartphones, smart TVs, and ecosystem products during the Mi Anniversary Sale 2021. The data comprises sales from Mi.com, Mi Home retail stores, Amazon India, Flipkart, and partner retailers.

Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition

Additionally, the company is celebrating the success of its 7th anniversary in the county by showcasing Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition. This product is sold in markets like Europe for around €799.

Xiaomi India has no plans to sell it in the region but interested people can check it out at select MiHome retail stores across the country.

Deal: Get ILife V7s Plus Robot Vacuum Cleaner for $137 (Retail Price $217)

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Jul 22, 2021

ILife V7s Plus Robot Vacuum Cleaner which generally retails for $217 is now available for a discounted price of $136.66 only at AliExpress.

WHERE TO BUY

ILife V7s Plus Robot Vacuum Cleaner at $136.66 (after discount)@AliExpress

ILife V7s Plus Robot Vacuum Cleaner comes with the dual function of sweeping and mopping. The wet mopping function is especially important as it helps to disinfect the whole house. It uses a combination of V shape and floating roller brushes making it suitable for almost all types of floorings like wooden, cement, tile, carpet, etc. Multiple cleaning modes like Edge, Spot, and Auto help you to target clean different areas. It comes with an OBS all-terrain detection system which helps it to identify the terrain and obstacles thereby enabling it with the anti-fall and anti-collision functions. The cleaner has 120 min work time and a self auto charge function.

For $136.66, ILife V7s Plus Robot Vacuum Cleaner is a real bargain deal. Please note that this deal applies to the Rose Gold variant only. This is a limited-time offer. So place your order asap.

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Xiaomi Multi-coil wireless charging pad Review: Charge 3 Phones Simultaneously!

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Paco Zheng

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Jul 22, 2021

Remember Xiaomi’s Smart Tracking Wireless Charging Pad which no longer needed charging pads to be aligned in order to charge?

A couple of months back, Xiaomi’s new version of the Muti-coil Wireless Charging Pad finally went on sale. It’s also available from Giztop for $129.

Xiaomi managed to release a smart multi-coil wireless charger even before Apple. But do you know how it was made possible? You will know the answer after watching this video.

First, let’s see what’s inside the box. In addition to the Muti-coil Wireless Charging Pad and instructions, there is also a 120w charger and 6 amps charging cable. Because the Muti-coil Wireless Charging Pad not only supports up to three devices charging at the same time, but also supports up to 20w input power for three devices, a high power charger is required.

If you use a charger that is lower than 120w, it will work, but you will not be able to charge all devices at full power. Notably, you can’t use a non-Xiaomi charger with this model.

The Muti-coil Wireless Charging Pad continues the simple design of Xiaomi. The surface is made of vegan leather, but it is softer and silkier than the vegan leather of the Mi 11, so more like real leather. The downside, of course, is that it can easily get dirty and is difficult to clean.

The sides are made of metal and the bottom is a large piece of non-slip silicone. Although its size is smaller compared to last year’s Smart Tracking Wireless Charging pad, the number of devices that can be placed on this charger has increased, as it supports up to 3 phones. And all three devices can be charged at the same time, unlike the Smart Tracking Wireless Charging pad, which can only charge one device at a time.

Xiaomi Multi Coil Charger 02 — 3 phones can be charged simultaneously

The lack of a fan means you’ll be able to set this up on your bedside table as there won’t be any noise disturbing your sleep. The Muti-coil 120W Wireless Charging Pad uses the Qi charging protocol, so most wireless charging devices can be placed on it for charging. Note that the Apple Watch uses a private protocol, so it cannot be charged on this.

Now coming to the question, why Xiaomi was able to accomplish this feat before Apple?

The biggest reason is that Xiaomi solved the heat dissipation problem. The Muti-coil Wireless Charging Pad is up to 1.5cm thick and is coated with silicon grease inside. The sides and bottom are a large piece of metal for heat conduction, enabling easy heat dissipation.

After our test, even with three Xiaomi phones charging, the charging pad was only warm. However, in order to control the heat, even if the three Xiaomi phones support 20w wireless charging, the charger will soon reduce the power, and there is no way to maintain a long period of high power output. It is not recommended buying this charger if you are looking for fast charging.

Also, because of this heat dissipating design, the weight of the charging board also reached about 450 grams. But because the charging board doesn’t have to be moved often, so I think the weight is perfectly acceptable.

Honestly, I think the Muti-coil Wireless Charging Pad is well worth buying for people who have a lot of devices that can be charged wirelessly, especially for Xiaomi phone users who have more than two units. But if you only have one wireless charging device, other cheaper charging pads are a better choice.

You can get the Xiaomi multi-coil wireless charger from Giztop for $129.

Lava Z2s launched in India with 6.5-inch HD+ display and 5,000mAh battery

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Jul 22, 2021

Indian phone brand Lava has launched a new handset in its home country. This device called Lava Z2s is an entry-level smartphone with a large display, a high-capacity battery, and an octa-core processor. Let’s take a look at what his product has to offer.

Lava Z2s Specifications and Features

The newly announced Lava Z2s flaunts a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels (HD+), 263 PPI, and 16 million colors. The screen has a dewdrop notch, 20:9 aspect ratio, and 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 protection.

The device is powered by an unspecified MediaTek Helio octa-core processor coupled with 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. On the connectivity front, the handset supports dual-SIM, 4G, single-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Interestingly the phone only includes two essential sensors – an accelerometer and a proximity sensor. However, it runs the latest Android 11 Go Edition instead of Android 10 Go Edition like budget smartphones from similar smaller brands.

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Other features include an 8MP rear camera, a 5MP front-facing camera, a MicroSD card slot (up to 512GB), and a 5,000mAh battery.

Last but not least, the Lava Z2s measures 164.5 x 75.8 x 9.0mm in dimensions, weighs 190g, and comes in a single Striped Blue color option.

Lava Z2s Price and Availability in India

The Lava Z2s is priced at ₹7,099 in India. It can be purchased from Flipkart, Amazon, Lava e-store, and 100k+ retail stores across the country.

At the moment, the product can be ordered from Amazon, however, it is said to come in stock on July 26. Flipkart says ‘Coming Soon’ and there’s no option to order on the Lava e-store.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3, Galaxy Z Fold3 pricing, availability, & launch offers for Korea leaked

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Jul 22, 2021

Samsung has scheduled its next Galaxy Unpacked event for August 11. The South Korean tech giant is expected to announce the Galaxy Z Flip3 and the Galaxy Z Fold3 at this conference. Ahead of that, the price and availability details of these foldable smartphones for the company’s home country have emerged.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3

According to a video published by a YouTube channel called Team Leader Chanwoong (via @FrontTron), Samsung’s next foldable phones will retail for the following price tags in South Korea.

Galaxy Z Flip3
- 256GB – KRW 1,254,000
Galaxy Z Fold3
- 256GB – KRW 1,999,000
- 512GB – KRW 2,098,000

Further, these foldables will be available in the following colors.

Galaxy Z Flip3 (256GB)
- Black
- Cream
- Violet
- Green
Galaxy Z Fold3 (256GB)
- Black
- Silver
- Green
Galaxy Z Fold3 (512GB)
- Black
- Silver

Customers pre-ordering these devices will get the following freebies.

GAlaxy Z Flip3
- Galaxy Buds2
- Samsung Care+ (1 year)
- Case
Galaxy Z Fold3
- Galaxy Buds2
- Samsung Care+ (1 year)
- S Pen Case

Last but not least, these handsets will be available for pre-order from August 17 to 23. Carrier activation will take place from August 24 to 27, followed by sales on August 27.

As mentioned in the beginning, the above-mentioned details are only applicable to South Korea. The price, availability, and launch offers for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Fold3 will differ from market to market.

Xiaomi MIJIA Robot 2 with LDS laser navigation and 2800Pa suction launched in China

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Pranav Sawant

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Jul 22, 2021

Xiaomi on Wednesday launched its next iteration of the MIJIA vacuum cleaner, dubbed Xiaomi MIJIA Robot 2. This model is cheaper than the recently launched MIJIA Ultra-thin Robot and comes with features like the laser obstacle avoidance sensor and LDS laser navigation.

The Xiaomi MIJIA Robot 2 is priced at CNY 1,799 (~$278) but in the pre-sale period, it will be available for CNY 1,599(~$247). It has a White color variant and will be available for purchase from the Jingdong shopping portal.

The MIJIA Robot 2 comes in the standard circular design and has sensors at the sides. It has an upgraded ultrasonic vibration mop that is claimed to clean the floor with 10,000 high-frequency vibrations. The mop is 99.9% antibacterial and is efficient at cleaning tough stains on the ground.

One of its highlights is the LDS laser navigation support. The feature lets the device scan for complex environments on the ground and maps the cleaning path accordingly. It ensures that the device isn’t stuck with any obstacles.

Moreover, it also comes with ToF laser obstacle avoidance sensors that are claimed to have good accuracy. These sensors help the device to prevent any accidental collisions while cleaning the floor.

It has upgraded 2800Pa suction over the predecessor’s 2100Pa suction power and comes with XiaoAi voice assistant. It also supports Xiaomi Smart Interconnection 2.0 for convenient pairing with Xiaomi smart home gadgets.

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OnePlus discontinues the original OnePlus Nord in India

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