Xiaomi has just announced that the Black Shark gamepad, basically a mobile gaming controller, will be available for sale at Xiaomi Mall in China and is compatible with the Mi 10 series.

The Black Shark gamepad features two separate pieces that attach to the top and bottom of a smartphone. Thus, it is small and compact, making it easier to carry around even in the pockets. The weight of the gadget is just 40 grams and supports Bluetooth technology which exclusively connects via the supplementing application. It features a twin winged like design which is optimized to improve grip during intense gameplay.

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The Black Shark controller can cover to the Mi 10 through a mechanical slide rail, while the sides that attach are covered with rubber. This essentially makes the smartphone a portable and handheld gaming console. According to official notes, the gamepad supports about 40+ hours of battery life in a single full charge and is currently only supported by Xiaomi Mi 10 series.

For those unaware, the Mi 10 series is the latest flagship device from the Chinese tech giant and features stop notch specs. This makes the handset suitable for every game with high graphics requirements. In other words, the Black Shark gamepad will noticeably improve gameplay for the gaming fans in China. The controller will be sold from 13th March 2020 and is priced at 299 Yuan or roughly 42 US dollars.

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Xiaomi always surprises its fans by announcing new innovative products. At the MWC 2019, Xiaomi announced the Mi 9, Mi 9 SE smartphones along with the Xiaomi XiaoAI Mini TV Speaker. The new speaker was unveiled along with other announcements and is well received by the audience as far as the reservations are concerned. The Chinese electronics maker introduced the smart speaker device along with a display, termed as ‘Mini TV’ also. Recently, it has hit a whopping 150,000 reservations on the Xiaomi Mall for the price of 9999 Yuan (not actual pricing).

Speaking on occasion, Tang Mu, Xiaomi’s General Manager of Intelligent Hardware Department said that the numbers are beyond expectations. The company didn’t expect that the device will become this much popular even before the official launch. He is quite amazed by the 150K reservations despite the beta pricing of 9999 Yuan of the Xiaomi XiaoAI Mini TV Speaker.

It is the most expensive product that Xiaomi has listed as public beta on Xiaomi Mall. It is listed as even more costlier than the Mi TV 4S 75 inches. Further, Tang Mu clarified that the price is not actual; it is just indicative pricing. The actual price will follow sometime later when the device will be available for delivery. The Xiaomi XiaoAI Mini TV Speaker’s popularity can be measured from the fact that around 150,000 reservations have been made despite the price of 9999 Yuan.

Xiaomi XiaoAI Mini TV carries a 4-inch touchscreen display to show latest updates as like of Amazon Echo. The ‘Mini TV’ can perform various smart functions such as managing other connected devices. It can voice control smart fittings, set alarms, play music, etc. Its functionalities can be expanded to support more complex situations. For, eg, users can connect their doorstep bell camera with it for seamlessly house guarding. It can show real-time information about different devices and interests you follow.

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It carries Xiaomi’s XiaoAI assistant for interaction with other smart devices and humans. It is a newer addition to the Xiaomi’s XiaoAI speaker series. The ‘Mini TV’ is available for beta registrations from February 28th on Xiaomi Mall.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 opened up for reservation on the same day it was launched in China. In just one day, the reservations had hit over 250,000 in less than 24 hours after it was launched. Two days after, the reservations have already surpassed 700,000 on Xiaomi’s Mi Mall and stood at 705,434 as at the time of filing this report.

The Mi Mix 2 reservations only opened on Mi Mall and there are no indications when the device will be available on other channels. While not all the reservations will transform to real sales, the figures show the level of interests the device commands. The Mix 2 will go on sale on September 15 and we still expect the sales to be a record breaker. he reservations will be opened until September 15 and we expect the figures to surpass 1 million persons. It remains to be seen if there is enough stock to prevent long queues of persons waiting to buy the Mix 2.

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As a reminder, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 features a 5.99-inch FHD+ display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080. It is powered by a Snapdragon 835 chip with an Adreno 540 GPU. The processor is backed by a 6GB RAM on some models while there are three storage versions; 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB. There is also an 8GB RAM + 128GB Special Edition. The Mi MIX 2 packs a single 12MP Sony IM386 sensor at the rear as well as a 5MP selfie camera. There is a 4,400mAH battery under the hood with QC 3.0 and a rear mounted fingerprint sensor. There is also dual WiFi band support and it supports 43 bands, 22 of which are LTE bands, including band 20. The Mi MIX 2 runs on MIUI 9 based on Android Nougat, is available in black only except for the Special Ceramic edition and it starts at 3299 yuan (∼$506) for the base model with 6GB RAM + 64GB storage.

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If you think the selfie stick is cool, wait until you see the latest accessory Xiaomi just added on the Xiaomi Mall without any formal launch. It is a selfie stick which also doubles as a tripod stand for snapping selfies. Selfie snapping couldn’t get any easy and comfortable with the device which is priced at just 89 Yuan ($13).

Specs wise, the Xiaomi selfie stick also comes with a tripod stand and can be set on the table to snap a selfie pose without holding on to anything. Most of all, it comes with a Bluetooth remote control which enables it to connect to smartphones running Android 4.3 KitKat as well as iOS 5 and higher. It also has a self-counting timer such that it gives users time to pose properly before triggering the shutter. The remote control is attached to the stem of the device but can be removed and moved about as long as it is within the Bluetooth’s range.

From the hardware point of view, the Mi selfie stick comes with a lever made from aluminum alloy but with a handle pad for firm grip, making it impossible to slip off your hands. There is also a durable bracket meant to hold the smartphone which can rotate 360 degrees. Like other selfie sticks, it is foldable and very portable. Can fit easily into a small bag or even a pocket.

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The Xiaomi Selfie stick with tripod comes in gray and black colors and as stated earlier, it goes for just 89 Yuan ($13). The device is available for purchase on Xiaomi mall.

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