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Xiaomi Pad 8 review: A performance-focused tablet with a growing productivity edge
The Xiaomi Pad 8 builds on its predecessor with a slimmer design, improved performance, and better battery life, positioning itself as a capable productivity-focused tablet. With a sharp 11.2-inch display, smooth 144Hz refresh rate, and optional Nano Texture finish for stylus use, it enhances both media consumption and creative tasks. Powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and paired with refined software and AI features, it handles multitasking with ease.
India plans new security testing for smartphones, crackdown on pre-installed apps
The government is planning to force smartphone makers to allow removal of pre-installed apps and mandate screening of major operating system updates under proposed new security rules. This could extend launch timelines in the world's No.2 smartphone market and lead to losses in business from pre-installed apps for players including Samsung, Xiaomi, Vivo, and Apple. India's IT ministry is considering these new rules amid concerns about spying and abuse of user data, said a senior government official.
Google takes CCI to court over leaked Android probe report
Google has filed in the Delhi High Court a writ petition against the Competition Commission of India, after a CCI report linked to an ongoing investigation into its Android smartphone agreement was leaked to the media.
Google abusing position, playing unfair: CCI probe
The probe accuses Google of imposing and forcing one-sided contracts on devices as well as app makers to ensure that its own products and apps maintain primacy in consumer usage, and come pre-installed and as default options to get the highest user preference.
Chinese apps are thriving in India, despite being banned for almost a year
Last year, the Centre brought down hundreds of Chinese apps for engaging in activities 'prejudicial to the sovereignty, integrity and security of the country'.
Chinese app stores remove Alibaba's UC browser on Android phones, it's still available for Apple devices
China has been tightening regulation of its vast internet sector.
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Xiaomi to take legal action against those spreading misinformation: MD Manu Kumar Jain
The company also clarified that it has its own Cleaner app which is separate from the Clean Master app banned by the government. Xiaomi said it is removing the industry definitions (also used by Clean Master app) which are vital for functioning of its cleaner app. The new version of the Cleaner app can be updated by users.

Manu Kumar Jain debunks misinformation, says all apps banned by Govt will be removed from its OS MIUI
The Xiaomi India head also took a strong stand against misinformation.

Government's move to ban apps will hurt Xiaomi India revenue: Analysts
A browser earns royalties from its default search engine , digital ads and other integrated shortcuts on its home page. Mi Browser currently displays 15 shortcuts including social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, LinkedIn and shopping websites ShopClues etc.

List of banned Chinese apps gets 15 new entries, most are 'lite', 'pro' versions
Among the new apps included in the list are photo editor AirBrush, short video and prediction tool Meipai and camera app BoXxCAM, which are owned by China’s Meitu, which makes smartphones as well as many popular selfie apps.

India has cleared all consignments, says Foxconn
Even after the security alert was withdrawn, government sources said, clearances are happening on a case-by-case basis and it will continue to do 100% manual checks for import shipments of Chinese companies.

Chinese apps ban may have marginal impact on commercial real estate: Consultants
Several of these companies like TikTok occupy premium office space in metro cities, and if the ban continues, they will start vacating their offices, say property brokers.

Mike Pompeo welcomes India's decision to ban Chinese apps
India on Monday banned 59 apps with Chinese links, including the hugely popular TikTok and UC Browser, for engaging in "activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order".

App ban won’t impact your Chinese phones, for now
Banning apps may impact the strong grip that Chinese phone makers have on Indian markets.

What now? Firms brace for chaos as India-China faceoff puts business in uncertain territory
For now, Indian equities and the currency are holding up as the Asian giants have a history of face-offs. They fought a war in 1962 over their 3,488-kilometer unmarked boundary. The challenge now is to de-escalate as the scale of the previous conflicts “was very small,” according to Dai Ming, Shanghai-based fund manager at Hengsheng Asset Management Co.

Take user privacy seriously, don't collect data without consent: Xiaomi
Xiaomi India Managing Director said that the company does not collect any user data that the user has not explicitly given permission or consent to. He added that in the browser's incognito mode, all user data is completely encrypted and anonymised. He also pointed out that all Mi Browser and Mi Cloud data of Indian users is stored locally in AWS servers in India.

Chinese apps seek excessive information from users: Survey
At least six of the ten most popular Chinese apps ask users to provide access to camera and microphones.

Mint Browser review: Use your voice to search the internet
Like Chrome, you can also search from the address bar and you can use Google, Bing or Yahoo.

Xiaomi, India's biggest smartphone maker, now wants to lend you money
Xiaomi now plans to foray into consumer finance and business-to-business lending by floating a NBFC.

How Chinese apps are making inroads in Indian small towns
Chinese firms have launched mobile apps directly in India to capture the next generation of internet users.

Xiaomi to spend a chunk of IPO money on India operations
Xiaomi has made investments in 10 startups in India, several of which align with its strategy of building internet services, such as social networking app Sharechat

India is fighting the Doklam war with China on a 5-inch battleground
Most of the Indians using various Chinese smartphones are not aware how their phones have turned into a battleground for two countries.

Troops asked to get rid of apps to foil espionage bids
Troops posted along LAC have been told to delete apps like WeChat, Truecaller, Weibo, UC Browser and UC News, or reformat the phones altogether.

Xiaomi investors question $100 billion valuation goal for IPO
People close to the deal had built up the idea that Xiaomi could raise at least $10 billion at a valuation of $100 billion, which would make it the biggest global offering since Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. debuted in New York four years ago.

Android was 'probably the best decision Google ever made' says its former leader Hugo Barra
"Android was probably the best decision that Google ever made - you know, years ago," said Xiaomi's vice president Hugo Barra.

Android probably Google's best decision: Xiaomi's Hugo Barra
"Android was probably the best decision that Google ever made - you know, years ago," Barra said. "And the fruit of that will be around for many decades."

Lured by tech-savvy Indian market, Chinese technology startups are squaring off against each other
This follows close on the heels of moves by smartphone companies Meizu and OnePlus to actively challenge the dominance of Xiaomi in India.

Gadget Review: Xiaomi Mi Pad
The IPS LCD has excellent viewing angles and the 2048 x 1536 pixel resolution makes everything on the screen look pin sharp.

Soldiers may be on border, but China companies believe in no boundary
Xiaomi is rapidly expanding in the smartphone space and is already setting up a research and development centre in Bangalore.
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