HKG:1810.HK 2 September 2025 - 11 January 2026

Xiaomi 17T Pro Leak Reveals €999 Price, 7,000mAh Battery and a Flagship Problem
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Xiaomi 17T Pro Leak Reveals €999 Price, 7,000mAh Battery and a Flagship Problem

Reports citing leaked specs and pricing point to Xiaomi's 17T Pro launching in Europe at €999, with the regular 17T coming in at €749. The Chinese company hasn’t made the new T-series phones official yet, and there’s still no launch date. Timing’s key here. Leaks indicate a potential May launch—much sooner than Xiaomi’s usual September or October rollout for its T-series. The details also hint at pricing creeping up toward flagship territory, rather than holding back in the more affordable bracket.
May 7, 2026
India’s Smartphone Security Overhaul: Source-Code Reviews, App Privacy Limits and the New Telecom Cybersecurity Push (Jan 11, 2026)
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India’s Smartphone Security Overhaul: Source-Code Reviews, App Privacy Limits and the New Telecom Cybersecurity Push (Jan 11, 2026)

India is weighing sweeping smartphone security standards that could require Apple, Samsung, Google and Xiaomi to submit source code for review—part of a broader telecom cybersecurity crackdown aimed at stopping fraud, scams and data breaches. NEW DELHI — January 11, 2026 — India is considering a major overhaul of smartphone security rules that would force device makers to share source code for government review and redesign how phones handle sensitive permissions, pre-installed apps and software updates. The proposals—reported today in Reuters coverage—have triggered strong industry opposition from major brands and the manufacturers’ group MAIT, setting up a high-stakes policy fight over cybersecurity vs. proprietary technology and privacy.
January 11, 2026
Smartphone Shake-Up: Apple’s Awe-Dropping iPhone 17, Samsung’s Surprises, Xiaomi’s Bold Moves, and More
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Smartphone Shake-Up: Apple’s Awe-Dropping iPhone 17, Samsung’s Surprises, Xiaomi’s Bold Moves, and More

Apple’s “Awe-Dropping” iPhone 17 event: Apple’s fall hardware event lived up to its billing with the debut of the iPhone 17 lineup. The standard iPhone 17 now sports a larger 6.3-inch, 120 Hz display and a revamped 48 MP ultrawide camera techcrunch.com. The iPhone 17 Pro models received a design overhaul on the back: their three cameras are arranged in a wide rectangular bar spanning the phone’s width, an aesthetic echo of some Android rivals techcrunch.com. Notably, Apple switched the Pro’s frame from titanium back to aluminum – a reversal of last year’s material change techcrunch.com. Apple held pricing steady despite the upgrades: the iPhone 17 starts at $799, while the Pro and Pro Max come in at $1,099 and
September 18, 2025
Charge in Minutes, Last for Days: The Future of Smartphone Batteries Revealed
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Charge in Minutes, Last for Days: The Future of Smartphone Batteries Revealed

Smartphone battery life has long been a pain point – we’ve all felt the anxiety of a dying phone. But big changes are coming that could make charging anxiety a thing of the past. In 2025, we stand on the cusp of a battery revolution: phones charging in a matter of minutes, batteries that last longer and age better, and greener technologies that make our devices more sustainable. Tech giants and startups alike are pouring resources into solving the battery problem, and the results are finally beginning to show. Not long ago, the typical phone took over 2 hours to charge and lasted barely a day ts2.tech. Today, flagship devices routinely pack 4,000–5,000 mAh batteries and use efficient chips to
September 1, 2025