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  • Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0: What’s New and Why It Matters

    Xiaomi released HyperOS in October last year alongside the Xiaomi 14 series as a replacement for its MIUI skin. Now the Chinese smartphone brand seems to be testing the next version of its custom Android interface — HyperOS 2.0 — on a limited number of devices. Xiaomi is yet to announce a release date for HyperOS 2.0. It is based on Android 15. Internal builds of the user interface have been discovered on several Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones. These include the upcoming Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro.

    According to a GizmoChina report, internal builds of HyperOS 2.0 were spotted on the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro with firmware version OS2.0.1.5.VOCCNXM and OS2.0.1.2.VOBCNXM, respectively. The publication also shared an image of the testing version installed on a Xiaomi handset.

    The internal builds for the Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 14 Pro and Xiaomi 14 Ultra reportedly have firmware version OS2.0.0.24.VNCCNXM, S2.0.0.22.VNBCNXM and OS2.0.0.16.VNACNXM, respectively.

    Xiaomi has not revealed the roadmap for HyperOS 2.0 based on Android 15. However, the report claims that these Xiaomi devices will receive the update first. They are the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Xiaomi Mix Fold, Xiaomi Mix Flip, Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro, and Xiaomi Civi 2.

    Internal testing of HyperOS 2.0 has started for the Redmi K70, Redmi K70 Pro, Redmi K70 Ultra, Redmi K60, Redmi K70E, Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 13R, according to the publication

  • Tecno Pop 9 5G Launch in India: Specs & Price

    Tecno Pop 9 5G was launched in India on Tuesday. The new budget smartphone from the Transsion-owned firm is equipped with a 48-megapixel rear camera and it is also equipped with NFC support. The handset is powered by an octa core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. It is currently available for pre-booking and will be available for purchase in early October, according to the company. The handset is the successor to the Tecno Pop 8, which was unveiled in the country earlier this year.

    Tecno Pop 9 5G price in India starts at Rs. 9,499 for the 4GB + 64GB option, while a 128GB storage variant is listed at Rs. 9,999. The phone is currently available for pre-booking via Amazon and will go on sale for the first time on October 7.

  • Flipkart Big Billion Days 2024: Best Poco Smartphone Deals

    Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2024 will kickstart on September 27 for all shoppers. While the e-commerce company is teasing the sale prices of popular smartphones, Poco has revealed that several handsets with top-end specifications will be listed with discounted rates during the sale. Poco’s high-end smartphones, like Poco F6 5G and Poco X6 Pro 5G are confirmed to see price cuts during this year’s Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale. Further, there will be additional no-cost EMI options and exchange discounts.

    Poco has announced a ‘Mad Retail Price’ campaign as part of the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale. As part of the sale, the Xiaomi sub-brand will sell several handsets in its F, X, M, and C lineups with attractive discounts.

    During the sale, the Poco F6 5G will be available for Rs. 21,999, instead of Rs. 29,999. The Poco X6 Pro 5G can be grabbed in the upcoming sale by paying a starting price of Rs. 18,999, down from the launch price of Rs. 26,999.