PS3, PS Vita, and PSP consoles won’t be able to buy digital games soon

Sony just released the PlayStation 5 a few months ago, but many people are still playing games on earlier consoles. However, Sony revealed today that it is shutting down part of the PlayStation Store on its pre-PS4 consoles, marking the end of full support for Sony’s long-discontinued platforms and the death of many digital games.

Earlier this month, reports started to circulate that Sony would close the digital stores for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, and PlayStation Potable later this year. It seems they were correct, as Sony confirmed today that the stores for all three platforms will be shut down over the next few months. The digital stores on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable will be retired on July 2, 2021, while the PlayStation Vita’s storefront will be closed shortly afterward on August 27.

Sony noted that even after the shutdown, you’ll still be able to re-download digital games you’ve already purchased, and vouchers for downloadable content will continue to work. Re-downloading games claimed through PlayStation Plus will also work, as long as you remain subscribed. However, you won’t be able to purchase new games or DLC, even with PSN gift cards. If you have a store balance in your PlayStation account, you won’t get a refund unless you request it (though the amount can also be put towards PS4/PS5 games).

The move means countless digital-only games will become completely unavailable, a disappointing end for anyone interested in preserving video game history. The PlayStation Vita will also effectively lose its backward compatibility with PSP games since it only works with PSP titles purchased through the online store — the Vita lacks a UMD disc drive.

Sony isn’t the only one shutting down functionality for its earlier consoles, as Nintendo closed the digital store for the Wii (Wii Shop Channel) in early 2019. The PS3’s other rival during the seventh generation of home game consoles, the Xbox 360, still has a functional store.

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Installing a PWA is about to feel more native on Android

Progressive web apps (PWAs) will feel more like traditional apps on Android. The Chrome Developers Twitter account revealed it’s introducing a new installation dialog that provides users with a richer experience.

“Starting today on Android, some users will get a richer PWA installation dialog on Twitter,” the Chrome Developers account said on Twitter.

Starting today on Android, some users will get a richer PWA installation dialog on Twitter.

– Want the same for your PWA?
– Easy. Add the `description` and `screenshots` member to your manifest and you're done.

Read https://t.co/dBVxQmQMcU more for details pic.twitter.com/h8Sczroz4L

— Chrome Developers (@ChromiumDev) March 29, 2021

Going forward, developers can add the “description” and “screenshots” member to their manifest. As you can see in the screenshot shared by Chrome Developers, the installation dialog looks a lot more like installing a native app, with screenshots and a short description.

Twitter is the first to take advantage of the richer PWA installation dialog, but Android users should expect other services to offer improved web app prompts. The feature itself doesn’t change the behavior or performance of PWAs, but making it feel more native might encourage more installations from Android users.

According to Google, developers must follow specific criteria for the richer dialog prompt to properly display. For images, weight and height must be at least 320px and at most 3840px. Screenshots must also have the same aspect ratio, and only JPEG and PNG image formats are supported.

The description and screenshots properties are currently used only in Chrome for Android, and requires an experimental flag be enabled in Chrome 90.

Progressive Web Apps offer a more streamlined alternative to downloading a full app, while still providing users with instant access to the experience. For a service like Twitter, the differences between a native app and a PWA are minimal, as the company keeps its website and mobile apps pretty similar.

The only issue with these prompts is that if a user opts not to install a progressive web app for a site they frequently visit, they may have to constantly deal with the pop-up, which could get annoying fast.

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Android 12 Developer Preview 2.1 is here with fixes for WebView crashes

Google released the second Developer Preview for Android 12 two weeks ago, with new permissions, visual changes, and important bug fixes. However, it introduced a new bug that caused some applications to crash constantly, which has now been fixed. Google published Android 12 Developer Preview 2.1 earlier today, which claims to fix WebView crashing issues.

There are countless reports of Google, Gmail, and other apps that rely on WebView (the system component that displays web content in native Android apps) not working properly on the Android 12 Developer Previews, though some claim a recent update to the WebView through the Play Store fixed the bugs.

The Android 12 Developer Preview 2.1 update also fixes a few other problems that were frequently reported, including the back gesture not working, the clock widget breaking, and issues with NFC payments through Google Pay. The full release notes from Google is below.

Android 12 Developer Preview 2.1 release notes

Developer-reported issues

• Fixed an issue that prevented the go back gesture from working in certain cases. (Issue #180932529)
• Fixed issues that users were having when using contactless payments through Google Pay. (Issue #180725322)
• Fixed an issue that caused text in the notification drawer to be difficult to read when rendering over the top of some apps. (Issue #180647015)
• Fixed an issue that caused java.lang.Deprecated to be marked as deprecated. (Issue #180705308)
• Fixed an issue that prevented apps that were targeting Android 12 from using version 2.7.0-alpha01 of WorkManager. The fix is included in version 2.7.0-alpha02. (Issue #180884673)

Other resolved issues

• Fixed an issue with WebView that prevented developers from enabling or testing Schemeful Same-Site changes on Android 12.
• Fixed an issue where upgrading to Android 12 from a production build without wiping data could lose HID controls for previously-paired Bluetooth devices.
• Fixed an issue where videos that were shared from the Camera app could be sent using the wrong encoding.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the text for the clock widget on the Home screen to be cut off on some devices.
• Fixed an issue where empty pages on the Home screen were sometimes not removed.
• Fixed an issue that could sometimes prevent users from accessing the notification shade.

If you want to give the new Android 12 Developer Preview 2.1 release a try and you’re not on Android 12 already, you’ll need to manually download and flash the latest available build from the Android Developers website. Those of you already on Developer Preview 1 or 2 should get the new release as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update. The list of compatible devices remains the same — you’ll need a Pixel 3/3 XL, Pixel 3a/3a XL, Pixel 4/4 XL, Pixel 4a/4a 5G, or Pixel 5.

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Xiaomi unveils a new Mi Smart Projector that beams Android TV to your wall

Xiaomi has been selling its Smart Compact Projector for a few years in the United States and other countries, complete with Android TV 9.0 and a height of only 5.9 inches. Today, the company revealed a new model, the Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro, with a slightly bulkier design and more features.

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Projector 2 is larger than the original model but can reach a much higher brightness of 1300 ANSI lumens, compared to the 500 ANSI lumens of its predecessor. It also has an output of 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) resolution, HDR10 support, and unidirectional auto-focus (using its built-in ToF sensor).

The sound system is also impressive (for the projector’s size), with dual 10W speakers and compatibility with DTS-HD and Dolby Audio. The projector can also be used as a standalone Bluetooth speaker, so when you’re not watching movies or TV shows, you can still enjoy music without the projection lamp wasting the battery.

Credit: Xiaomi

Like most other smart projectors, the Mi Smart Projector 2 runs on top of Android TV. It’s certified for use by Google, so the Google Play Store and other apps should work just as they do on other Android TV devices. This also means you can use Google Cast to beam content to it as the Chromecast receiver app should be available. You can also talk to Google Assistant, though Xiaomi didn’t specify if the microphone will be on the remote or on the projector itself. It’s also not clear what version of Android TV it will run out of the box.

Xiaomi says the Mi Smart Projector 2 will be available for €999 (with early pricing set at €899), which translates to about $1,177 in the United States or ₹85,554. That’s definitely on the expensive side, but there isn’t much competition in this space — most other smart projectors offer much lower brightness (200-500 ANSI lumens) while many others aren’t officially Android TV certified. The $799 Xgimi Halo with Android TV 9 comes close with its 800 ANSI lumen lamp, but most options brighter than that aren’t intended to be easily portable.

There’s no official release date yet, and Xiaomi has not said which regions the projector will be sold in (besides Europe, as indicated by the Euro pricing).

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Google is using federated learning to improve Assistant’s “Hey Google” accuracy

Google is now using “federated learning” on Android in an effort to reduce “Hey Google” misactivations and misses. Federated learning is a privacy-enhancing technique that allows Google to improve machine learning models without sending any raw data to Google servers.

Select users now have access (via 9to5Google) to a new setting in Google Assistant that allows them to improve the artificial intelligence. Google said it will save audio of those who opt in so Assistant can learn over time.

“When Google Assistant activates or nearly activates, federated learning temporarily stores short bits of voice recordings on your device,” Google said in a support document. “With federated learning, we use these recordings to learn how to adjust Google Assistant’s triggering logic.”

Audio recordings will stay on your device while a privacy-preserving technology combines information from you and many other participants to help Assistant learn over time and develop better smart features. Your device may store up to 20 recordings per day, including information about your phone configuration and how successful an interaction is.

Images via 9to5Google

Google said that with federated learning, its goal is to cut down on instances when Google Assistant randomly misactivates. It also wants to avoid scenarios when you say “Hey Google” and Assistant doesn’t trigger.

“Federated learning uses the voice recordings stored on users’ devices to refine models like ‘Hey Google,’” Google said. “It learns how to adjust the model from the voice data, and sends a summary of the model changes to Google servers. To provide a better model for everyone, these summaries are aggregated across users.”

According to Google, federated learning will perform computations on your device only when the device is idle, plugged in, and connected to WiFi. Recordings used to improve the “Hey Google” model are kept by Google for no longer than 63 days, unless you delete them before then.

If federated learning sounds familiar, that’s because Google has used the feature for its new Health Studies app.

Google Assistant - Get things done, hands-free (Free, Google Play) →

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Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy Z Fold 2, and Note 10 are getting April 2021 security patches

We’re just days away from April, but Samsung is already rolling out security patches for next month. The Galaxy S21, Galaxy Z fold 2, and Note 10 are beginning to receive the April 2021 security patches in different parts of the world, so get those downloading fingers ready.

SamMobile said Samsung’s update for the Galaxy S21 series not only includes the April 2021 security patch, but new camera features. The software (G99xxXXU2AUC8) is reportedly over 1GB, and allows Galaxy S21 series owners to use the regular camera to capture portraits. Before, you could only use the telephoto and ultrawide cameras with portrait mode.

The update has apparently been spotted in India, but should begin rolling out to other regions in the coming days and weeks.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Forums || Galaxy S21 Plus Forums || Galaxy S21 Ultra Forums

Samsung is also rolling out camera improvements to the Galaxy Z Fold 2 along with the April 2021 security patch. Unfortunately, Samsung is a little more cryptic with this update, only saying “camera improvements” in its release notes without elaborating. SamMobile said it’s digging deeper into the update in an effort to figure out what’s new. For now, just expect the experience to feel a little more refined, which isn’t a bad thing. The update version number is F916BXXU1DUCE, and has been spotted in Germany and Russia.

Samsung Z Fold 2 Forums

Finally, Samsung has also released an update for the Galaxy Note 10 series, which is rolling out in Germany. As you might have guessed, the update includes the April 2021 security patch. Other details about the release remain unclear, but it’s possible new features will be discovered as more people get their hands on the update. The newest update includes version number N97xFXXU6FUCD.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Forums

These updates are rolling out now and should arrive in your respective device soon. You can always check to see if the update is available on your device by going to Settings > Software update.

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The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G is a flat screen phone done right

I seem to be in the minority among my peers and colleagues in the tech media scene, but I actually like curved screen phones. Curved screens not only look visually appealing to me — especially with the way visuals seem to spill off the edges like an infinity pool — but also make for a more comfortable in-hand feel. Flat panels by and large don’t feel as premium to me. But Xiaomi’s new Mi 11 Lite is the exception — it’s a flat panel that feels good.

Here’s why I usually dislike flat screens: the corners where the display ends and the chassis begins can result in a sharp edge, which is the case with the Galaxy S20 FE, Realme 8 Pro, and more than a few Redmi devices. If that chassis is too thick like on an iPhone 12, then the whole phone feels angular and blocky.

But the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite is a flat panel done right. The screen itself doesn’t curve, but the edges are chamfered just enough, and the chassis rounded, to make for a device that doesn’t have sharp sides. It feels like the Google Pixel 5 — another flat screen phone that I actually think feels great in the hand.

It’s also very light and thin at just 159g (0.3lbs) and 6.8mm, providing a welcome reprieve from the big, heavy phones I’ve been testing like the Galaxy S21 Ultra.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G Forums ||| Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G Forums

Specification	Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G	Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Build	Colors: Boba Black, Bubblegum Blue, Peach Pink Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Colors: Truffle Black, Mint Green, Citrus Yellow Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Dimensions & Weight	160.53mm x 75.72mm x 6.81mm, 157g	160.53mm x 75.72mm x 6.81mm, 159g
Display	6.55” AMOLED DotDisplay (2400 x 1080 FHD+） 10-bit TrueColor and DCI-P3 90Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate HDR10 support TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification	6.55” AMOLED DotDisplay (2400 x 1080 FHD+） 10-bit TrueColor and DCI-P3 90Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate HDR10+ support TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G CPU 1x ARM Cortex-A76 @ 2.3GHz 1x ARM Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz 6x ARM Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz GPU: Adreno 618 Samsung’s 8nm LPP manufacturing process Xiaomi’s LiquidCool Technology	Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G CPU 1x ARM Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz 3x ARM Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 4x ARM Cortex-A55 @ 1.9GHz GPU: Adreno 642 Samsung’s 5nm manufacturing process Xiaomi’s LiquidCool Technology
RAM & Storage	6GB LPDDR4X RAM + 64GB UFS 2.2 storage 6GB LPDDR4X RAM + 128GB UFS 2.2 storage	6GB LPDDR4X RAM + 128GB UFS 2.2 storage 8GB LPDDR4X RAM + 128GB UFS 2.2 storage
Battery & Charging	4,250mAh battery 33W fast-charging via included charger	4,250mAh battery 33W fast-charging via included charger
Security	Arc side-mounted fingerprint, PIN/Password, Pattern	Arc side-mounted fingerprint, PIN/Password, Pattern
Rear Camera(s)	Main: 64MP (F/1.79, 0.7μm 4-in-1 to 1.4μm, 1/1.97″ sensor size, 6P lens, contrast autofocus) Ultra wide-angle camera: 8MP (F/2.2, 1.12μm, 1/4″ sensor size, 5P lens) Macro: 5MP telemacro camera (F/2.4, 1.12μm, 4P lens, contrast autofocus, 3-7cm) Single-tone flash	Main: 64MP (F/1.79, 0.7μm 4-in-1 to 1.4μm, 1/1.97″ sensor size, 6P lens, contrast autofocus) Ultra wide-angle camera: 8MP (F/2.2, 1.12μm, 1/4″ sensor size, 5P lens) Macro: 5MP telemacro camera (F/2.4, 1.12μm, 1.5″ sensor size, 4P lens, contrast autofocus, 3-7cm) Single-tone flash
Front Camera(s)	16MP in-display selfie camera	20MP in-display selfie camera
Port(s)	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
Audio & Vibration	Dual audio speakers 2x recording microphones Hi-res Audio certification, Hi-res Audio Wireless certification Z-axis linear motor	Dual audio speakers Hi-res Audio certification, Hi-res Audio Wireless certification Z-axis linear motor
Connectivity	Qualcomm Snapdragon X15 4G LTE integrated modem 4G LTE FDD: 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/20/28/32/66 4G LTE TDD: 38/40/41 (120M) 3G WCDMA: 1/2/4/5/8 4×4 MIMO (Only 4G, B3, B7) Dual SIM Bluetooth 5.1 Wi-Fi 5 NFC and IR blaster	Qualcomm Snapdragon X53 4G LTE and 5G integrated modem 5G NR: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78/n66 4G LTE FDD:1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/12/13/17/20/28/32/66 4G LTE TDD: 38/40/41 3G WCDMA: 1/2/4/5/8 2G GSM: 2/3/5/8 Dual 5G Bluetooth 5.2 Wi-Fi 6 NFC and IR blaster
Software	MIUI 12 based on Android 11	MIUI 12 based on Android 11

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite comes in two versions: a 4G model that is powered by a Snapdragon 732G and a 5G model running on the brand-new Snapdragon 780G. The latter SoC features Kryo 670 CPU cores clocked at up to 2.4GHz frequency and a triple ISP.

I have the Mi 11 Lite 5G model. Unfortunately, because the device is an early review unit, all the popular benchmark apps from Geekbench 5 to PCMark have been blocked, so I can’t test the phone yet in terms of benchmark performance. I also haven’t had the phone long enough to give definitive impressions about performance and battery life.

But as I said at the beginning of the article, the Mi 11 Lite feels very good in the hand. It’s a typical glass sandwich design, with a 6.55-inch AMOLED panel that refreshes at 90Hz. The back panel has a matte-frosted coating that is grippy yet doesn’t attract fingerprints — but it’s just standard glass, not Gorilla Glass.

Despite the device’s 6.8mm thinness, Xiaomi managed to cram a 4,250 mAh battery inside the Mi 11 Lite, as well as very loud stereo speakers. There’s a triple camera array headlined by a 64MP camera and flanked by an 8MP ultra-wide and 5MP macro lens, as well as a 16MP selfie camera.

I haven’t had much time to test the cameras much, but it seems to be on par with Xiaomi’s more entry-level offerings. What the Mi 11 Lite lacks in hardware prowess, though, the software makes up for.

The cinematic shooting modes that Xiaomi introduced with the Mi 11 are available here too, as is the clone photo/video feature, which has been very fun to play with.

Xiaomi is selling the Mi 11 Lite 5G for ¥2599 in China and €369 in Europe. At these aggressively low prices, Xiaomi obviously had to compromise somewhere, which is why the Mi 11 Lite lacks wireless charging, an IP water resistance rating, or an in-display fingerprint sensor. Instead, the phone comes with a 33W wired charger and uses a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The latter may not actually be a bad thing, as it’s easier to find by touch and very fast to respond.

This is just my first impression of the device. We’ll be back with more in-depth testing, so keep an eye out for future content on not just the Mi 11 Lite but also the Mi 11 Ultra as well!

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G

Xiaomi's Mi 11 Lite 5G is the first phone with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 780G. It's a great mid-range phone on paper and is priced very aggressively in Europe.

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Two high-profile departures poised to shake up OnePlus and HMD Global

HMD Global and OnePlus are some of the most important players in the smartphone industry right now. Neither company has been around longer than a decade, but HMD Global has managed to carve out a niche selling budget phones with stock-like Android, while OnePlus is setting its sights high with premium phones. However, both companies are now losing key executives, potentially indicating a shift in strategy could be on the way.

Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer at HMD Global, announced on Friday that he had “made the tough decision that is time to move on.” Sarvikas (pictured above) has been one of the most prominent figures at HMD Global, maker of Nokia-branded Android phones, since the company was founded.

After amazing 15 years with Nokia and HMD, I have made the tough decision that is time to move on. I’m so proud of what we have achieved together and know that the success of HMD & Nokia phones will continue. Follow @nokiamobile for Nokia Phones news. Thank you for everything pic.twitter.com/ZyCIsu7ouV

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) March 26, 2021

Sarvikas joined HMD Global as a founding member in 2016 as Chief Product Officer, leading HMD’s engineering, design, and marketing teams. He later became Vice President of HMD Global’s North American operations while maintaining his role as CFO. Before joining HMD Global, he worked at Microsoft as the head of Nokia’s feature phone business, following eight years at Nokia’s original phone division in various management roles. He hasn’t yet indicated where he will work next.

The Nokia 1.4, launched in February.

Meanwhile, another top executive at OnePlus is leaving the company: Chief Marking Officer Kyle Kiang (via Input). The news broke shortly after the OnePlus 9 series and OnePlus Watch were revealed. Kiang has worked at OnePlus since 2015, first as the Global Head of Marketing then as Chief Marking Officer since 2019. From 2017 to 2019, he was also the company’s general manager for the North American region. Before OnePlus, he worked at LG and PepsiCo in marketing.

OnePlus has seen other high-profile departures over the past few months, indicating the company may be shifting in a new direction. Carl Pei, one of the co-founders, left OnePlus last year. He’s now working at a London-based startup called Nothing, which aims to launch wireless headphones and other tech products. Several top-level communication members also left OnePlus in 2020.

The OnePlus 9 Pro

It’s not clear how Sarvikas leaving HMD Global will impact the company’s product plans, though a shakeup might be exactly what HMD needs. HMD Global has mirrored Motorola’s strategy of releasing a constant barrage of smartphones at similar prices, many of which don’t stand out from the competition. The company’s most recent premium phone is the Nokia 8 V 5G UW, a Verizon exclusive in the United States originally priced at $700 (despite having a mid-range Snapdragon 765G chipset), with only a single promised OS update. Android 11 didn’t start rolling out to HMD Global’s Nokia lineup until February.

OnePlus has also had several missteps recently, though the company remains on a strong trajectory in the flagship smartphone lineup. The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are some of its best phones to date, and OnePlus is expanding into new product categories, like wearables and TVs. However, it’s easy to make the argument that OnePlus is moving away from its roots — pricing for its phones has increased with nearly every generation, and OxygenOS has deviated far from stock Android.

Here’s hoping HMD Global and OnePlus continue to release high-quality and competitive smartphones, because the last thing we all need is a duopoly between Samsung and Apple.

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Xiaomi unveils an 80W wireless charger and its take on Apple’s failed AirPower

Earlier today, Xiaomi took the wraps off a handful of new devices, including the Mi 11 Ultra, the Mi 11 Lite series, the Mi 11i, and the Mi Band 6. The company also unveiled a device that’s exclusively available in China: the Mi 11 Pro. It’s similar to the Mi 11 Ultra but costs slightly less. During the announcement of the Mi 11 Pro, though, Xiaomi spent some time detailing a couple of new wireless charging accessories that caught our attention. One of them is an absurdly fast 80W wireless charging stand while the other one is the Apple AirPower clone you might have been waiting for.

Xiaomi 80W Mi Wireless Charging Stand Set

Called the “Mi Wireless Charging Stand Set” (translated), this wireless charging accessory promises up to 80W speeds. For reference, Xiaomi’s fastest wireless charging products, currently the Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra, support up to 67W wireless charging. That means this accessory will be a bit future-proofed, which is nice to know considering how quickly we’re seeing advancements in wireless charging technology.

Xiaomi says the Mi Wireless Charging Stand Set has a curved air duct for high-efficiency heat dissipation. It also has a double-coil design to allow for both horizontal and vertical use. There’s even a dedicated key to turn on a faster charging mode that speeds up charging up to 15%. Many phones like the OnePlus 9 Pro feature a toggle in software to slow down the wireless charger, so it’s interesting to see Xiaomi offer a hardware button here.

In China, the 80W wireless charger costs ¥499 (~$76) which is quite expensive for a wireless charger. However, it comes with a 120W power brick in the box so it’s actually quite good value. Xiaomi is also selling an “environmentally friendly” version that doesn’t come with a charger in the box, and they’re also selling a “Special Edition” bundle that adds ¥199 on top of the Mi 11 Pro. Xiaomi says there are “limited numbers” of the product, so there’s no telling how long it’ll be sold in China or if it’ll ship outside of the region anytime soon.

Xiaomi’s version of Apple AirPower

Next up is Xiaomi’s multi-coil wireless fast charging pad, which many in the media have dubbed an AirPower clone. That’s not without warrant, though, as Xiaomi themselves admit they began development 2 years ago, which is the same time when Apple discontinued AirPower. For those not in the know, AirPower was supposed to be an Apple-made wireless charging mat that can charge up to 3 devices simultaneously. It never released, obviously, causing much embarrassment for Apple.

Xiaomi’s take on AirPower involves 19 charging coils and a motor that can silently move coils to begin inductively charging your device. It can wirelessly charge 3 devices simultaneously at up to 20W speed each, totaling 60W of power. In China, it costs ¥599 (~$91) but there’s no word on global availability.

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The Mi Band 6 is Xiaomi’s new affordable fitness tracker with a bigger screen

Xiaomi may not be a household name when it comes to smartwatches, but they do own a sizable portion of the health and fitness wearable market. The company’s popular Mi Band (also called Mi Smart Band in Europe) line of wearables sells like hotcakes globally thanks to their excellent bang-for-buck. Today, the company has unveiled its next fitness tracker: the Mi Band 6 (AKA Mi Smart Band 6). Sporting a screen that’s nearly 50% larger than the Mi Band 5, the new Mi Band 6 offers a plethora of sensors, fitness functions, and health monitoring features at a bargain.

Xiaomi Mi Band 6 (Mi Smart Band 6): Design, Specs, and Features

Like its predecessor, the Mi Band 6 features a silicone strap that comes in multiple colors, including Black, Orange, Yellow, Olive, Ivory, and Blue. Each strap can be adjusted between 155-219mm to hold the main body firmly in place on your wrist. The actual device measures 47.4 x 18.6 x 12.7mm and has an edge-to-edge AMOLED display that measures 1.56-inches diagonally.

Xiaomi’s Mi Smart Band 6 (Mi Band 6)

The display is a 152 x 486 resolution panel that reaches up to 450 nits of brightness and comes with a tempered glass layer that has an anti-fingerprint coating. Xiaomi’s spec sheet did not disclose what chipset powers the Mi Band 6, but that ultimately doesn’t matter since we aren’t dealing with a full-fledged smartwatch. What does matter, though, are the multitude of health and fitness features on offer.

Xiaomi says the Mi Smart Band 6 has a PPG heart rate sensor, an Sp02 sensor, a 3-axis accelerometer, and a 3-axis gyroscope sensor. The company also offers a separate NFC edition of the wearable, though it costs a bit more than the standard model. If all you’re looking for is health and fitness tracking, though, then you’ve got loads of options. The Mi Band 6 features a customizable function module, 30 fitness modes (6 of which are automatically detected by the wearable), 5ATM of water resistance, sleep tracking, stress monitoring, female health tracking, and idle alerts.

Unlike most smartwatches, the Mi Band 6 can easily last more than a week on a single charge. With its 125mAh battery, the Mi Smart Band 6 can last through more than 14 days of continuous use before it needs to be recharged using the included magnetic charger. It takes less than 2 hours to recharge the wearable, too.

The Xiaomi Mi Band 6 is compatible with both iOS and Android devices using either the Mi Wear app or the Mi Fit app. It’s also compatible with the Strava app for those who frequently use that service.

Specification	Xiaomi Mi Band 6
Strap	Material: Silicone Colors: Black, Orange, Yellow, Olive, Ivory, Blue Length: 155-219mm
Dimensions	47.4 x 18.6 x 12.7mm
Display	1.56″ AMOLED display 152 x 486 pixels, 326ppi Up to 450 nits brightness 60+ band displays Tempered glass with anti-fingerprint coating
Sensors	Sp02 sensor PPG heart rate sensor 3-axis accelerometer 3-axis gyroscope
Fitness functions	Customizable function module 30 fitness modes 6 auto-detection modes: running, walking, treadmill, cycling, rowing, elliptical Breathe exercise
Health functions	Sleep tracking (sleep breathing quality, REM, and naps) Stress monitoring Female health tracking PAI (Personal Activity Intelligence) Idle alerts
Durability	5 ATM water resistant
Connectivity & Compatibility	Mi Wear app Mi Fit app Strava app compatible Bluetooth 5.0 Android 5.0 and above iOS 10 and above Camera remote shutter
Battery & Charging	Magnetic charging Charging time: <2 hours ≥ 14 days of standby time 125mAh LiPo battery

Pricing and Availability

Xiaomi is selling the Mi Band 6/Mi Smart Band 6 for ¥229 and the NFC edition for ¥279 in China. In Europe, the wearable costs just €44.99.

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Xiaomi unveils the Mi 11 Lite series with premium features at a lower price

Xiaomi is well known for its smartphones that offer great value, but at the company’s “2021 New Product Launch” today, they dedicated a good portion of the event to premium flagship devices. However, the company hasn’t forgotten what’s behind its success, so alongside the new Mi Mix Fold, Mi 11 Ultra, and Mi 11 Pro, Xiaomi is taking the wraps off the new Mi 11 Lite series.

Xiaomi’s Mi series comes in many different configurations, though the more premium models always tend to launch a few weeks or months before the “Lite” ones. Today’s launch of the Mi 11 Lite series comes nearly 3 months after the launch of the regular Mi 11, a phone we said offers excellent bang for the buck. At a starting price of €649, though, the standard Mi 11 may be too expensive for many, which brings us to the two phones in the Mi 11 Lite series.

In Europe, you’ll be able to pick up the Mi 11 Lite 4G or the Mi 11 Lite 5G. Both phones look very similar on the outside and even share many of the same specifications, with the biggest difference obviously being support for 5G connectivity in the latter model.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite Series: Design, Specs, and Features

One of the first things you’ll notice about both phones in the Mi 11 series is how incredibly thin they are. Both phones are just 6.81mm thick, which is impressively thin compared to most flagships on the market. They’re also both impressively lightweight, with the 4G model weighing just 157g and the 5G model just 159g. For comparison, the new Mi 11 Ultra with its massive camera bump is 8.38mm thick and weighs 234g. Both phones also have flat displays, a single hole-punch cutout in the top-left of the display, and triple rear cameras housed in a square camera bump. Both phones also have dual stereo speakers, a USB Type-C port, a dual SIM card tray, and a fingerprint scanner integrated into the power button.

Xiaomi is selling the Mi 11 Lite 4G in three colors: Boba Black, Bubblegum Blue, and Peach Pink. You can see the Bubblegum Blue and Peach Pink colors below.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G will also come in three colorways, including Truffle Black, Mint Green, and Citrus Yellow.

Apart from the different color choices, there’s only one other design difference: The display on the Mi 11 Lite 4G is protected by a layer of Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5, while the display on the 5G model is protected by a layer of Corning’s Gorilla Glass 6.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G Forums ||| Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G Forums

The phones are as similar internally as they are design-wise. Both the Mi 11 Lite 4G and 5G feature a 6.55-inch AMOLED display at Full HD+ resolution with a 90Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate, at least 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, a 4,250mAh battery with 33W fast charging support, NFC, and a Z-axis linear motor. The 5G model has a higher-resolution selfie camera (20MP versus 16MP) but offers the same triple camera setup as the 4G model, which consists of a main 64MP f/1.79 camera, an 8MP ultra wide-angle f/2.2 camera, and a 5MP “telemacro” f/2.4 camera.

As previously mentioned, the biggest difference between the two phones is evident from their names: connectivity. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 732G, a mid-range chipset featuring an integrated Snapdragon X15 4G LTE modem. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G is the first to feature Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 780G, an upper mid-range chipset with an integrated Snapdragon X53 5G modem. The Snapdragon 780G can also be paired with a Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6-compatible chipset, which is the case in the Mi 11 Lite 5G. Both the Snapdragon 732G and Snapdragon 780G feature octa-core CPUs, with the former having 2 ARM Cortex-A76 cores paired with 6 ARM Cortex-A55 cores and the latter having 4 ARM Cortex-A78 cores paired with 4 ARM Cortex-A55 cores. The Snapdragon 732G comes with Qualcomm’s Adreno 618 GPU, while the Snapdragon 780G comes with Qualcomm’s Adreno 642.

Thus, not only does the Mi 11 Lite 5G offer better connectivity, but it also has substantially faster CPU and GPU performance. Still, it’s good to see that Xiaomi is continuing to offer phones with 4G LTE connectivity, as many countries still lack mature 5G networks.

Software-wise, both phones run Xiaomi’s MIUI 12 release based on top of Android 11. Xiaomi says that the wide-angle camera and the front camera have been optimized for Night Mode and that there are new video modes and filters to use, such as AI Skyscaping 3.0. Other than that, the software experience should be very similar to Xiaomi’s other MIUI 12 devices.

Specification	Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G	Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Build	Colors: Boba Black, Bubblegum Blue, Peach Pink Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Colors: Truffle Black, Mint Green, Citrus Yellow Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Dimensions & Weight	160.53mm x 75.72mm x 6.81mm, 157g	160.53mm x 75.72mm x 6.81mm, 159g
Display	6.55” AMOLED DotDisplay (2400 x 1080 FHD+） 10-bit TrueColor and DCI-P3 90Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate HDR10 support TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification	6.55” AMOLED DotDisplay (2400 x 1080 FHD+） 10-bit TrueColor and DCI-P3 90Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate HDR10+ support TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G CPU 1x ARM Cortex-A76 @ 2.3GHz 1x ARM Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz 6x ARM Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz GPU: Adreno 618 Samsung’s 8nm LPP manufacturing process Xiaomi’s LiquidCool Technology	Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G CPU 1x ARM Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz 3x ARM Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 4x ARM Cortex-A55 @ 1.9GHz GPU: Adreno 642 Samsung’s 5nm manufacturing process Xiaomi’s LiquidCool Technology
RAM & Storage	6GB LPDDR4X RAM + 64GB UFS 2.2 storage 6GB LPDDR4X RAM + 128GB UFS 2.2 storage	6GB LPDDR4X RAM + 128GB UFS 2.2 storage 8GB LPDDR4X RAM + 128GB UFS 2.2 storage
Battery & Charging	4,250mAh battery 33W fast-charging via included charger	4,250mAh battery 33W fast-charging via included charger
Security	Arc side-mounted fingerprint, PIN/Password, Pattern	Arc side-mounted fingerprint, PIN/Password, Pattern
Rear Camera(s)	Main: 64MP (F/1.79, 0.7μm 4-in-1 to 1.4μm, 1/1.97″ sensor size, 6P lens, contrast autofocus) Ultra wide-angle camera: 8MP (F/2.2, 1.12μm, 1/4″ sensor size, 5P lens) Macro: 5MP telemacro camera (F/2.4, 1.12μm, 4P lens, contrast autofocus, 3-7cm) Single-tone flash	Main: 64MP (F/1.79, 0.7μm 4-in-1 to 1.4μm, 1/1.97″ sensor size, 6P lens, contrast autofocus) Ultra wide-angle camera: 8MP (F/2.2, 1.12μm, 1/4″ sensor size, 5P lens) Macro: 5MP telemacro camera (F/2.4, 1.12μm, 1.5″ sensor size, 4P lens, contrast autofocus, 3-7cm) Single-tone flash
Front Camera(s)	16MP in-display selfie camera	20MP in-display selfie camera
Port(s)	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
Audio & Vibration	Dual audio speakers 2x recording microphones Hi-res Audio certification, Hi-res Audio Wireless certification Z-axis linear motor	Dual audio speakers Hi-res Audio certification, Hi-res Audio Wireless certification Z-axis linear motor
Connectivity	Qualcomm Snapdragon X15 4G LTE integrated modem 4G LTE FDD: 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/20/28/32/66 4G LTE TDD: 38/40/41 (120M) 3G WCDMA: 1/2/4/5/8 4×4 MIMO (Only 4G, B3, B7) Dual SIM Bluetooth 5.1 Wi-Fi 5 NFC and IR blaster	Qualcomm Snapdragon X53 4G LTE and 5G integrated modem 5G NR: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78/n66 4G LTE FDD:1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/12/13/17/20/28/32/66 4G LTE TDD: 38/40/41 3G WCDMA: 1/2/4/5/8 2G GSM: 2/3/5/8 Dual 5G Bluetooth 5.2 Wi-Fi 6 NFC and IR blaster
Software	MIUI 12 based on Android 11	MIUI 12 based on Android 11

Pricing and Availability

The Mi 11 Lite 5G is sold in a 6GB + 128GB variant and an 8GB + 128GB variant and starts at ¥2299 in China and goes up to ¥2599. In Europe, the phone starts at €369.

The Mi 11 Lite 4G is sold in a 6GB + 64GB variant and a 6GB + 128GB variant and starts at €299.

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Xiaomi’s Mi 11 Ultra is here to take on Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Ultra

Xiaomi released the Mi 11 already in Europe last month following its debut in China at the end of last year. However, we’ve still been waiting for Xiaomi’s more premium Mi 11 Ultra which we’ve been expecting since it leaked over a month ago. Xiaomi finally revealed the phone in full today, and as expected, it’s headlined by a new triple camera array, high-resolution display, fast wired and wireless charging, and Qualcomm’s latest flagship chipset.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra: Design, Specs, and Features

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a massive, thick, and heavy phone, measuring 164.3mm tall and 8.38mm thick and weighing 234g. Considering its ceramic build, large cameras, and expansive display, these dimensions make sense. Speaking of ceramic, Xiaomi is offering the Mi 11 Ultra in two colorways: Ceramic White and Ceramic Black. Both models feature a layer of Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus on the front for protection and are IP68 rated for water and dust resistance. The Mi 11 Ultra is actually Xiaomi’s first-ever IP68-rated device, which is something they’re proudly touting but is standard among premium flagship phones.

Xiaomi’s Mi 11 Ultra shares some similarities with the non-Ultra model, like a 6.81-inch 120Hz Quad HD+ resolution display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, 5G connectivity through the integrated Snapdragon X60 modem, and an under-display fingerprint sensor. However, the storage and RAM are upgraded — there’s only one configuration, with 256GB of storage capacity and 12GB RAM. There doesn’t appear to be a microSD card slot, so 256GB is all you’re getting. Also, the Ultra now supports Wi-Fi 6E connectivity depending on the region.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Forums

Another change from the standard Mi 11 is the rear camera array, which is much larger and has a different sensor setup. You get a 50MP main sensor with Samsung’s new ISOCELL GN2 image sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide, and a 48MP telephoto. The telephoto supports 5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom, and 120x digital zoom. That’s a step down compared to the Galaxy S21 Ultra‘s telephoto lens, which offers 10x optical zoom and 100x digital zoom, but is substantially better zooming than what’s found in the standard Mi 11.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra camera array with rear display

The rear camera bump also contains a 1.1-inch AMOLED screen, with a resolution of 126 x 294. Xiaomi says it can be used to take selfies with the rear cameras, function as an always-on display, and more. Earlier leaks showed the screen can essentially mirror whatever is on the phone’s main display, though watching YouTube or checking emails on a finger-sized screen probably isn’t ideal.

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen a smartphone with a rear display for taking photos — the Vivo NEX had a much larger one in 2018, as did the Nubia Z20 in 2019. More recently, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro and Ultimate have a small screen on the center of the back, but that one is a dot-matrix display that only displays text and simple logos.

Xiaomi also packed some of the fastest charging technology we’ve seen yet into the Mi 11 Ultra. The device features a silicon-oxygen anode battery with a capacity of 5,000mAh. It should easily last an entire day, but you also get 67W wired and wireless charging, which Xiaomi says can fill the battery within 36 minutes. That’s slightly faster than the OnePlus 9 Pro, which can charge at 65W with the included power adapter, or the same speed using OnePlus’ proprietary wireless charger. The phone also has 10W reverse wireless charging.

Specification	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Build	Colors: Ceramic White and Ceramic Black Protection: Corning Gorilla Victus (front), Ceramic (back), IP68 rating for water and dust resistance
Dimensions & Weight	164.3mm x 74.6mm x 8.38mm, 234g
Display	Main 6.81″ AMOLED Quad-curved DotDisplay WQHD+ resolution (3200 x 1440), 20:9 aspect ratio, 515 ppi 120Hz refresh rate; AdaptiveSync: 30/60/90/120Hz 480Hz touch sampling rate 1700 nits peak brightness (with HBM and 100% APL) Dolby Vision, HDR10+ 360° ambient light sensor, Sunlight mode 3.0, Reading mode 3.0 Rear 1.1″ AMOLED screen 126 x 294 resolution, 450 nits peak brightness Always-on-display, notifications alerts, selfie preview Super power saving mode
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 CPU 1x ARM Cortex-X1 @ 2.84GHz 3x ARM Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz 4x ARM Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz GPU: Adreno 660 Samsung’s 5nm (5LPE) manufacturing process Three-phase cooling technology
RAM & Storage	8GB LPDDR5 RAM + 256GB UFS 3.1 storage 12GB LPDDR5 RAM + 256GB UFS 3.1 storage 16GB LPDDR5 RAM + 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
Battery & Charging	5,000mAh battery 67W wired turbo charging 67W wireless turbo charging 10W reverse charging
Security	In-screen fingerprint reader AI face unlock
Rear Cameras	Primary: 50MP Samsung ISOCELL GN2, f/1.95, 85 ̊ FOV, 1/1.12″ sensor size, 1.4μm 4-in-1 to 2.8μm, 8P lens OIS, dToF laser focus Dual Pixel Pro, Dual Native ISO Fusion, Staggered-HDR Ultra-wide: 48MP, f/2.2, 128° FOV, 1/2.0″ sensor size, 0.8μm 4-in-1 to 1.6μm, 7P lens PDAF Macro shooting Telephoto: 48MP, f/4.1, 1/2.0″ sensor size, 0.8μm 4-in-1 to 1.6μm 5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom, 120x digital zoom OIS, PDAF Video: 8K video recording and night mode from all 3 cameras
Front Camera	20MP, f/2.2, 78° FOV, 0.8μm 4-in-1 to 1.6μm, fixed-focus
Port	USB Type-C No 3.5mm headphone jack
Audio & Vibration	Dual speakers Sound by Harmon Kardon Hi-Res Audio Certification X-axis linear vibration motor
Connectivity	Qualcomm Snapdragon X60 4G LTE and 5G integrated modem 5G: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78/n79 4G: LTE FDD: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/20/28/32/66 4G: LTE TDD: B38/40/41/42 3G: WCDMA: B1/2/4/5/8 2G: GSM: 850 900 1800 1900 MHz Dual SIM, Dual 5G standby Bluetooth 5.2 Wi-Fi 6E NFC and IR blaster
Software	MIUI 12 based on Android 11

Pricing and Availability

Xiaomi has announced that the Mi 11 Ultra will cost start at ¥5599 in China for the 8/256GB model, ¥5999 for the 12/256GB model, and ¥6999 for the 16+256GB model. In Europe, the 12/256GB version will cost €1200.

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