Xiaomi’s new flagship Mi 6 is coming, and a new major leak has given us a new look at both the handset, and the internal specs of the new devices. Contrary to rumors that it would be powered by the Snapdragon 821, the Mi 6 and Mi 6 Plus will be powered by the newer Snapdragon 835 chipset. The Mi ...
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You can’t live without these tips to increase your battery life (video)
Battery life is one of those things that everyone struggles with at some point. Whether you are the type to carry around a power pack, or if you just white knuckle it until you find a power outlet, we’ve all been there. But there is a lot you can do on Android to improve you day-to-day battery life, and extend ...
Read More »Xiaomi Mi 5 leaks confirm Snapdragon 820 and 5.15-inch screen ahead of launch
The Mi 5 is set to launch next week on February 24, but the leaks are still flowing. This time, a picture of what appears to be a retail package sheet or sticker for one of the upcoming models. The information given is not unsurprising based on the leaks we have seen before. From the image we can see mention ...
Read More »Surprise! Xiaomi releases major Windows 10 update for Mi 4
Xiaomi and Microsoft have begun rolling out a previously unannounced update to Windows 10 that fixes some major problems users have been experiencing, including freezing issues. New with the firmware update : Vibration switch buttons (Settings -> Extras -> vibration settings) Improved the quality of the camera to take pictures at close range (yes!) Optimized battery Enhanced the stability of quick ...
Read More »Deal Alert: The Xiaomi Bluetooth mini speaker is now just $21
The extremely highly rated (4.9 stars on Everbuying) Xiaomi Bluetooth Mini Speaker is now available for just $21. Everbuying posted the discount on their website, and you can see the full listing here. This is a great wireless speaker, and the battery can last up to 12-hours of playback on a single fully charged battery cycle. You can also receive ...
Read More »It’s here! Everything new with MIUI 7.1 Global Stable Build and download links (Master list)
What’s new with the MIUI 7.1 Global Stable Build System Optimization – Clean up shortcut supports cleaning apps’ cache ( 09-15) Optimization – Apps locked in recent task page will not be closed by system when remaining RAM is low (09-15) Fix – Verification messages might be sent automatically (11-15) Fix – Google keyboard was missing after update (11-26) Fix ...
Read More »Review of Xiaomi-ported Android Marshmallow on Mi 3
Overall Ivan’s port of Android Marshmallow 6.0 to Xiaomi Mi 3 is solid, if you are familiar with flashing ROMs, you won’t have any problem installing this at all. If you need some help flashing, check out this guide. Download Links: [5.12.1] Android 6.0 for Mi 4/Mi 3W/C (Cancro) by Ivan Latest TWRP 2.8.7.0 for MI3 / MI4 Banks Dynamic ...
Read More »Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 pre-orders hit GearBest for $209
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 was launched on November 24, and it looks like a great additional to the Xiaomi family. The two most striking features of the new device are the metal body, and the fingerprint reader that sits on the back of the smartphone. The Redmi Note 3 has a 5.5in screen, and a massive battery capacity of ...
Read More »MIUI 7 bug fix: Background apps and notifications
Why aren’t apps running in background, or showing notifications, even after enabling auto start permission and allowed to run in background? Solution 1: Settings -> Additional Settings -> Battery -> Manage app battery usage, now turn off the following options: Manage app battery usage Restrict apps when battery is low Solution 2: Select “Choose apps to restrict” and unselect/untick the apps from the list ...
Read More »MIUI 7 comes with huge performance and battery updates
Xiaomi say they focused on performance and battery management with the new MIUI 7, and they weren’t kidding. According to Xiaomi, MIUI 7 improves system response time by 30% by loading data and app animation in parallel. take a look at the video below to see a side by side. Background battery processes take up 48% of your battery, and ...
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