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Xiaomi Watch S1, S1 Active & Buds 3T Pro with ANC hit the global turf

Jed John Ikoba — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:42:32 +0000

Aside from the Xiaomi 12 series smartphones, Xiaomi also launched the Watch S1 series alongside the Buds 3T Pro. The Xiaomi Watch S1 series is made up of the Watch S1 and Watch S1 Active.

The Xiaomi Watch S1 features an elegant and stylish design that still retains the minimalist design philosophy of the company. The watch has a 1.43-inch AMOLED touchscreen display with 326PPI surrounded by a refined stainless steel frame. The display is covered by a layer of sapphire glass. Users also get the option of choosing from a comfortable leather wristband and a fluoro-rubber strap in several colors.

The AMOLED display provides a crystal-clear viewing of the screen even under sunlight. This will make it easy for users to check messages, incoming calls, notifications, calls, and use apps while on the go. The provides comprehensive health insights while supporting up to 117 fitness modes and 5ATM water resistance.

The timepiece crams a 470mAh battery with a battery life of up to 12 days on a single charge. The watch also offers up to 24 days of standby time. It uses magnetic charging.

On the other hand, the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active comes with a highly colorful and customized style designed for sportspersons. The watch packs a similar 1.43-inch always-on AMOLED display but is surrounded by an exquisite metal bezel making it a lightweight and durable offering. The S1 Watch Active’s display doesn’t have a sapphire glass covering. The watch frame is available in three color options while there are six different colorful straps to choose from.

In terms of the features, the Watch S1 and Watch S1 Active share similar specs. They come with up to 117 sports modes, supports sleep tracking, heart rate, and blood oxygen monitoring. The smartwatches also pack NFC for contactless payment and supports Bluetooth calls, dual-frequency GNSS positioning, and Amazon Alexa voice assistant which will be pushed via OTA update.

The timepieces cram a 470mAh battery with a battery life of up to 12 days on a single charge. The watch also offers up to 24 days of standby time. It uses magnetic charging.

As for the pricing, the Xiaomi Watch S1 will be available to buy for $269 while the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active comes with a cheaper $199 price tag.

Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro

Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro comes with an array of upgrades both on the software and hardware fronts tailored to deliver rich details and minimize distortion. The earbuds pack a 10mm dual-magnet dynamic driver with sectional DLC coating. It also comes with support for LHDC 4.0 audio codec.

Further, the Buds 3T Pro features up to 40dB hybrid active noise cancellation offered in three modes alongside the Adaptive mode which lets the earbuds adjust automatically based on the ambient noise level. There are also Transparency modes, allowing users to hear ambient sounds while on the move.

The new Xiaomi ANC earbuds come with a comfortable and secure fit design. It also allows dual-device connectivity while promising up to 6 hours of playback on a single charge. The usage can be extended up to 24 hours with the charging case.

The Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro is available in Gloss White and Carbon Black. It is priced at $199.

Xiaomi Watch S1 listed on Amazon.de for €195 ahead of Europe launch

Jed John Ikoba — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 14:02:23 +0000

During the Xiaomi 12 series launch in December last year, Xiaomi also unveiled the Watch S1, a smartwatch with a stylish design. The company may soon release the smartwatch for the global market as the watch has now been listed on Amazon Germany.

The smartwatch was initially listed for €195.08 but the price has been removed from the product page. However, we can guess that the watch will retail for under €200 in Europe. For reference, the watch carries a price tag of RMB 1,099 (~$173) in China.

In terms of the features, the Watch S1 brings up to 117 sports modes, supports sleep tracking, heart rate, and blood oxygen monitoring. It also comes with NFC for contactless payment and supports Bluetooth calls, and dual-frequency GNSS positioning.

The timepiece crams a 470mAh battery with a battery life of up to 12 days on a single charge. The watch also offers up to 24 days of standby time. It uses magnetic charging.

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Audiobooks are now Supported on the Xiaomi Watch S1, and 10 More New Apps Added to the OS

Leo Wong De Quan — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 14:12:06 +0000

Xiaomi is kicking off 2022 with a bang with its newly announced Xiaomi 12 series, MIUI 13, Xiaomi Buds 3 and Xiaomi Watch S1 at its Winter Flagship Launch Event last week(Dec 28). The Xiaomi Watch S1 specifically officially goes on sale from Dec 31 onwards until January 4, and to reel in more customers, Xiaomi has decided to add more third-party app support for the Xiaomi Watch S1 compared to its predecessors.

Xiaomi Wear Weibo announcing more 3rd party app support

From the official Chinese Xiaomi Wear Weibo account, Xiaomi announces that it is adding 11 more 3rd party apps which include audiobooks, music streaming, 3rd party health trackers and calendars as they want to provide the convenience of doing all of the aforementioned activities above without needing to take your smartphone out of your pocket.

From the poster shared by the account, it shows some prominent apps in the Chinese app market space newly supported on the Xiaomi Watch S1, such as Lanren audiobooks(a Chinese alternative to Amazon’s Audible), Wangyi Music Streaming(a Chinese alternative to Spotify), Wannianli Calendar(a calendar app), and Mint Health(a health tracking app, similar to Mi Fitness). Some other supported 3rd party apps are also on the Xiaomi Watch S1 platform like navigation apps and food delivery apps, so you can tour and order food on the go.

Xiaomi Watch S1 Promo Poster about 11 new 3rd party apps

Besides the 3rd party app support, the other highlighting features of the Xiaomi Watch S1 are its design and specs. The Xiaomi Watch S1 features an elegant and stylish design that still retains the minimalist design philosophy of the company. The watch has a 1.43-inch 60Hz AMOLED touchscreen display surrounded by a refined stainless steel frame. The watch is coated by a layer of sapphire glass to ensure better scratch protection for its users.

Xiaomi claims the Xiaomi Watch S1 can sustain up to 12 days on a single charge with a massive 470mAh battery. On standby, the watch pushes even further to 24 days. It uses a magnetic charging connector to get juiced up. In the health tracking department, the Watch S1 brings up to 117 sports modes, supports sleep tracking, heart rate, and blood oxygen monitoring. In the connectivity department, the watch comes with NFC for contactless payment and supports Bluetooth calls, and dual-frequency GNSS positioning.

Xiaomi Watch S1

The Xiaomi Watch S1 is currently on sale on Giztop for USD 239.

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Xiaomi Watch S1 with blood oxygen monitoring, AMOLED & sapphire glass screen launched

Jed John Ikoba — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 15:26:38 +0000

Xiaomi today held one of its biggest events for the year, dropping several top-notch products during the event. The event, no doubt, marks the climax of a highly successful year for the Chinese tech giant. Apart from the flagship Xiaomi 12 series, MIUI 13, and the Xiaomi Buds 3, the Chinese giant has also unveiled a new smartwatch designed for the business class. The watch is dubbed Xiaomi Watch S1 and despite its classic design style, the watch comes with all the dressings of a complete smartwatch.

The timepiece crams a 470mAh battery with a battery life of up to 12 days on a single charge. The watch also offers up to 24 days of standby time. It uses magnetic charging.

In addition, Mi Watch S1 supports third-party apps, including NetEase Cloud Music, Baidu Maps, etc., but iOS users cannot use third-party apps at the moment.

Speaking of the pricing and availability, fans in Mainland China will be able to get the Xiaomi Watch S1 from RMB 1,099 (~$173, Rs 12,883) through Xiaomi official channels. The leather strap will cost an extra 100 yuan. The Watch S1 is available in two colors, obsidian black, and streamer silver and is now on pre-sale. It will officially go on sale in China on December 31.

Xiaomi Watch S1 to arrive with leather straps, offers a professional & premium look

Sean — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 08:05:24 +0000

Later today (28th December 2021), Xiaomi is set to launch a number of new products in China. This includes its flagship Xiaomi 12 smartphone series along with new TWS earbuds and more. Now, a couple of hours prior to the launch event, the company has shared a new teaser for its Watch S1 wearable.

The new teaser was shared on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website) and showcased the straps of the upcoming smartwatch. Looking at the image poster, the Xiaomi Watch S1 will sport leather straps, which will have it offer a premium feel and look. The Chinese tech giant claims that this strap is tough and flexible and claims that it is a “high end smartwatch” for business professionals.

As per the brand, the Watch S1 has a design that was built to fit in various scenarios and occasions. In other words, it elegant design can be paired in both casual and formal events. From what we know so far, the smart wearable will feature a circular display with a metallic frame and two physical buttons. While finer details are currently unknown, we can expect the Watch S1 to feature the usual blood oxygen, sleep, and heart rate tracking, among various other health and fitness related features as well.

According to a MyDriver report, the Watch S1 will reportedly feature Sapphire glass, which has a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, which is second only to diamond that has a hardness of 10 on the same scale. This would also make it scratch resistant as well. Keep in mind, that this is still unconfirmed so take it with a pinch of salt for now.

Xiaomi’s biggest launch event this year is here: Xiaomi 12, MIUI 13, Pad 5 Pro, Watch S1, and more!

Zohaib Ahmed — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 12:38:42 +0000

Xiaomi’s biggest launch event for 2021 is finally upon us and is scheduled to commence tomorrow from 07:30 pm Chinese Time (11:30 am GMT). A number of products are set to be unveiled and the company’s socials have already started dropping teasers for them. Of course, the biggest highlights are the Xiaomi 12 lineup and the MIUI 13 update, but the event will also be lifting the curtains on other much-awaited products including the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro, TWS Earphones 3, and the Buds 3, all of which have been described below.

Xiaomi 12 series

The Xiaomi 12 series is undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated launches of this year and has been making rounds all over the internet for the past couple of months. With extensive leaks already having revealed most about it, the only thing that remains is a release, and we are now closer than ever to it.

Xiaomi 12

The Xiaomi 12 series is comprised of the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, Xiaomi 12 Ultra, and the Xiaomi 12X, but it appears that the latter two’s launch event is reserved for 2022. The Xiaomi 12 has been revealed to have a very manageable 6.28-inch display, making it the first compact flagship from the company in years. On the other hand, the Xiaomi 12 Pro goes for a more prevalent screen size of 6.73-inches. Both phones have been marketed as having made some notable strides in the camera department, thanks to the inclusion of a new ‘Xiaomi Image Brain’ tech. The devices are also expected to be one of the first to come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

MIUI 13

Xiaomi fans would be more excited for the Android skin upgrade, however, especially since the company has been rather late in rolling out Android 12 for its devices.

Judging from screenshots, not much seems to have been changed in terms of the UI except for the system app widgets that have gotten reworked entirely. Apart from this, Xiaomi claims that the update is a whole lot more fluid and brings a number of improvements to security and privacy.

Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro

The Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro isn’t exactly a new launch as it was released in August this year but it now gets a new variant with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It was earlier selling in only 6GB+128GB and 6GB+256GB RAM and storage options, so the new variant should be a treat for workaholics that have to constantly switch between a hundred apps or for the gamers out there. Full specifications of the tablet can be inspected from here.

Xiaomi Watch S1

The Xiaomi Watch S1 will be a part of an entirely new lineup of smartwatches and will feature a circular design. Teasers from today say that it’s aimed at “business professionals” and that the S in its name stands for ‘strong,’ which is quite appropriate considering it got sapphire glass up front.

Xiaomi TWS Noise Cancelling Earbuds 3

The Xiaomi TWS Noise Cancelling Earbuds 3 or the Xiaomi Buds 3, whatever you wish to call them, are the non-Pro variant of the Xiaomi Buds 3 Pro released earlier this year. They have been revealed to have a Hi-Fi sound quality, made possible through super dynamic dual magnetic units. The ANC feature has been claimed to reduce noise by 40dB.

Xiaomi has established itself as one of the leaders in the smartphone business and its great brand image in that market has bled into its other ventures as well, resulting in good overall sales no matter what the product. It’s thus safe to assume that all of the Xiaomi products to be launched with the December launch event will be selling like hotcakes too.

Xiaomi 12 series, Xiaomi Watch S1 rumor roundup: Specs, Price, Colors & More – What to Expect!

Pranav Sawant — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 10:47:00 +0000

Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi has kept an event on December 28 for the launch of its much-awaited flagship smartphone series, the Xiaomi 12, and for its Xiaomi Watch S1 smartwatch. The Xiaomi 12 series was in the leak-stage for a while and most of its details have been learned. So much so that recently, the company CEO Lei Jun shared a video of the phone’s box locked up with multiple key locks, in order to prevent any further leaks. The Watch S1, on the other hand, was teased a few times.

Today, we’re rounding up all the details learned so far about the upcoming Xiaomi 12 series and the Watch S1. Let’s have a look.

Xiaomi 12 Series Rumor Roundup: What to Expect?

Xiaomi is touted to have multiple models in the Xiaomi 12 series. Rumours reveal that the company may launch the Xiaomi 12, 12X, 12 Pro, and 12 Ultra. However, recently, it was confirmed that not all devices will land up at the December 28’s event. It was reported that Xiaomi may launch the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and the Xiaomi 12X while keeping the Ultra for a release in 2022. But, the Xiaomi 12X’ details are very limited and it may or may not end up at the event. That said, let’s have a look at the vanilla 12 and 12 Pro’s details.

Display and Design

Xiaomi 12 series is expected to come with a new design, especially at the back. The fronts will have only little changes like the front punch-hole cut-out shifted to the top middle instead of its left positioning seen in the last year’s Xiaomi Mi 11. This time around, Xiaomi will go with a cleaner design with the camera island placed vertically.

Xiaomi 12 render by Evan Blass

The Xiaomi 12 will come with a 6.28-inch centre-punch-hole AMOLED display with a Full-HD+ resolution. On the other hand, the 12 Pro will have a slightly larger 6.73-inch Samsung E5 AMOLED LTPO display with 2k(1440 x 3200 pixels) resolution. The duo is expected to feature a high 120Hz refresh rate and 10-bit colour depth.

A recent leak revealed that the Xiaomi 12’s display has gained DisplayMate A+ certification and has Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The phones will come with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a thin-bezel design.

Cameras on the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro

As said earlier, the phones will come with a vertical camera module featuring a triple camera system. The vanilla model will feature a 50MP primary lens, a 13MP ultra-wide lens, and a 32MP telephoto camera, while the Pro model will have a 50MP primary, 50MP telephoto lens, and a 50MP ultra-wide sensor.

Upfront, the duo is expected to come with a 32MP selfie lens. The camera features of the phones include an f/1.9 aperture sensor and the 115-degree FOV on the ultra-wide lens.

Hardware and Software

Under the hood, the duo is expected to come powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. It will be paired with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 onboard storage. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is touted to have a 4,600mAh battery with a 120W fast charging support, while the vanilla 12 will get a 4,500mAh battery limited to 67W fast charging technology. In case the Xiaomi 12X lands at the event, it is touted to come powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC.

The 12 and 12 Pro will have wireless and reverse wireless charging support with 30W wireless charging on the vanilla and 50W wireless charging support on the Pro model. The series was recently confirmed to come with Harmon Kardon tuned speakers. The Pro will have a quad-speaker setup, whereas, the vanilla will boast a stereo-speaker setup. The Pro model is tipped to house a vapour chamber liquid-cooled temperature control system. Interestingly, the phones will have Xiaomi’s in-house Surge P1 chip, which is said to be useful for power management.

Xiaomi 12 will be the first smartphone series from Xiaomi to run on MIUI 13 out of the box. Xiaomi will also release the MIUI 13 software tomorrow and it will be based on Android 12 OS for the Xiaomi 12 series. It will bring features like virtual RAM support, better stability, and fewer bugs, as revealed by the company.

Pricing, Color variants, and Availability

The series will be officially released tomorrow and is expected to be on sale from the first or second week of January 2022. A previous leak revealed that the Xiaomi 12 may launch at a starting price of CNY 3,699(~$580).

[Update] – Now, a known tipster revealed that the Xiaomi 12 may come at a price of CNY 4,299(~$675), while the Pro may cost CNY 4,999(~$785). The Xiaomi 12X is tipped to start at CNY 3,499(~$550).

However, the authenticity of the pricing is still a question, so do take it with a pinch of salt.

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The Xiaomi 12 Pro’s renders were leaked earlier today. The phone was seen in four color variants – Black, Blue, Green, and Pink(not official names). The live images of three of these colours were also surface.

Xiaomi Watch S1 Rumor Roundup: What to Expect?

Watch S will be an entirely new lineup of smartwatches. The Watch S1 will be the first smartwatch in the lineup and it will feature a circular design. It will have a metal-body construction and physical buttons. As per a recent poster, the smartwatch will feature two physical buttons.

These buttons could be a home button and sports or an action button similar to the Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve Active. Unfortunately, there aren’t any explicit specs leak of the watch. But we expect the smartwatch to sport a large colour display. It may come with features like a 24-hour continuous heart rate monitor, sleep tracking, water resistance, and sports modes, similar to the Mi Watch Revolve Active.

Xiaomi Watch S1 to launch on December 28 alongside the Xiaomi 12 series

Pranav Sawant — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 13:28:57 +0000

Earlier, the Xiaomi Watch S1 was rumoured to launch in Q1 of 2022 in major markets like Europe, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. However, its Chinese launch date was still a question. Today, Xiaomi has officially confirmed that the Watch S1 will debut on December 28 alongside the Xiaomi 12 smartphone series.

Xiaomi’s China page shared a teaser poster of the Xiaomi Watch S1 and apart from its launch date, it also showcased the smartwatch’s design. Although the entire watch is not visible, the top and a side of the watch are clearly visible.

The smartwatch will have a circular design and the body seems to be made out of metal. It has two physical buttons on one side, which we expect will be a home button and a sport/action button similar to the Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve Active. Unfortunately, the company didn’t reveal any specs of the smartwatch.

Previously, the Xiaomi Watch S1 was tipped to be the next generation of Xiaomi smartwatches with a more elegant and robust design. The smartwatch may have similar or better sports modes and features compared to the current Mi Watch Revolve Active.

The Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve Active has a 1.38-inch color AMOLED display. It has 117 sports modes and over 110 watch faces. The smartwatch comes with a SpO2 blood oxygen monitoring sensor and also features a 24-hour continuous heat rate monitor. It is 5ATM water-resistant and has a battery life of up to 14 days.

Xiaomi Watch S1 tipped to launch in European and Asian markets in Q1 2022

Sudhanshu — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 19:00:42 +0000

Xiaomi appears to be gearing up to launch a new smartwatch in European and Asian markets dubbed the Xiaomi Watch S1.

Xiaomi Mi Watch Color Sports

According to a report by 91mobiles, tipster Mukul Sharma informed that the Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is working on a new smartwatch dubbed the Xiaomi Watch S1. The smartwatch is expected to hit multiple markets globally, including Europe, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, in Q1 of 2022. The smartwatch is also set to debut in India but it is not confirmed at the moment.

The Xiaomi Watch S1 is believed to be the next generation of smartwatches offered by the company after Mi Watch Colour, Mi Watch Revolve, and the Mi Watch Revolve Active. Unfortunately, the specifications of this upcoming smartwatch are still under wraps, but we can get a gist of what to expect by looking at the Mi Watch Revolve Active.

Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve Active

The Mi Watch Revolve Active, released back in June, offers various features like SpO2 blood oxygen monitoring, 24/7 heart rate monitor, VO2 Max, sleep tracking, and even a stress and energy indicator. It also supports 5ATM water resistance and is offered in 6 colorful strap options.

Furthermore, the Mi Watch Revolve Active also supports Amazon’s Alexa and offers users music control, 117 sports modes, over 110 Watch faces, inbuilt GPS/GLONASS positioning system alongside app notifications. The smartwatch sports a circular 3.53 cm (1.38 inch) colored AMOLED display and has a battery life of 14 days.

As the year comes close to an end, we expect more leaks and information regarding the upcoming Xiaomi Watch S1, so stay tuned.