Xiaomi enters the Segway game

There will come a time when we will ask ourselves what does Xiaomi not produce? This time the company’s introducing a US$315 Segway called the Ninebot mini. The company’s a major investor in Chinese company Ninebot, which recently purchased Segway. The Ninebot mini represents the first product since the acquisition. The self-balancing scooter looks rather similar to the original but it costs less than a twentieth of the original’s price.

It’s not exactly a toy either, even though it’s targeted towards the youth. It can move up to 16km/h, handle 15-degree hills, and run up to 22km on a single charge. At 12.8 kilograms, it’s portable. It can even fit into the trunk of your car, according to Xiaomi. Firmware of the scooter can be upgraded and it can monitor things like speed, traffic data, and systems via your smartphone. It’s coming to China on November 3^rd but there is no word about a wider launch. However, Ninebot updated its French website saying they will inform the public about availability, which means it could be hitting Europe soon and, hopefully, make its way here, too.

Source: Engadget

Xiaomi debuts new Mi 4 flagship device

Xiaomi has announced its new affordable, yet gorgeous flagship to the public. The Mi 4 features a metal frame reminiscent of the design HTC and Apple does with their phones. Aside from being a looker, the 5-inch device comes with a Full HD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB of RAM, 16/64GB storage options, 13-megapixel rear camera and 8MP front camera both with an f/1.8 aperture, as well as a 3080mAh battery. This powerhouse of a device will be priced at US$320 for the 16GB model and $400 for the 64GB model. No word yet when Xiaomi plans to release the device for the international market.

Source: Ubergizmo

Xiaomi poised to enter North American market in 2015

While the Chinese tech brand Xiaomi might not be too familiar to ordinary people, tech enthusiasts know this brand as manufacturers of affordable but powerful smartphones in Asia. And it would seem they would make their way to this side of the planet in the coming year. According to former Google executive and now Global Vice President for Xiaomi Hugo Barra, the company is working on entering the North American market next year. They aren’t focusing on it at the moment because they are trying to enter 10 other markets this year. We will keep you posted for any updates on this matter.

Source: Android Authority