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Xiaomi 17 Fold Leak Just Took a Twist as Mix 5 Comeback Claim Gets Knocked Down
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Xiaomi 17 Fold Leak Just Took a Twist as Mix 5 Comeback Claim Gets Knocked Down

A new leak suggests Xiaomi is developing a book-style foldable phone with in-house silicon, code-named “Lhasa” and model 2608BPX34C, possibly launching in August 2026. Separate reports dispute claims of a Mix 5 comeback, tying the code instead to the Xiaomi 18 flagship. Product names, launch dates, and global release remain unconfirmed. Xiaomi ranked fifth in China smartphone shipments in Q1 2026.
May 4, 2026
Mobile Phone News Blast (Sept 30–Oct 1, 2025)
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Mobile Phone News Blast (Sept 30–Oct 1, 2025)

Apple released iOS 26.0.1 on Sept 29, 2025, addressing iPhone 17 connectivity and camera issues. OnePlus set Oct 27 for its OnePlus 15 launch in China, with global sales to follow. Samsung updated its TryGalaxy web app Oct 1 to showcase One UI 8 and Galaxy AI features. Counterpoint Research projects smartphone AI SoC shipments will jump 74% in 2025, with Apple taking 46% of the market.
October 1, 2025
Foldable Frenzy, Shocking Leaks & Apple’s Big Move – Smartphone News Roundup (Sept 24–25, 2025)
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Foldable Frenzy, Shocking Leaks & Apple’s Big Move – Smartphone News Roundup (Sept 24–25, 2025)

Apple has shifted all iPhone 17 production to India, exporting $7.5 billion in iPhones from April to July. Samsung leaks show the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature an M14 OLED display and a new “Private Display” mode. Google’s Pixel 10, launched last month, supports T-Mobile/Starlink satellite data and debuts a foldable Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Xiaomi confirmed a rear “magic back screen” for its Xiaomi 17 Pro/Max.
September 25, 2025
Wild Leaks, Big Launches & Bold Moves – Global Smartphone News Roundup (Sept 23–24, 2025)
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Wild Leaks, Big Launches & Bold Moves – Global Smartphone News Roundup (Sept 23–24, 2025)

Apple is building all iPhone 17 models in India for the first time, shifting production from China. Early tests show the new iPhone Air survives bend and scratch trials. Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra will use in-house M14 OLED panels and may feature a privacy display. Google’s Pixel 10 series launched in August, expanding AI photo editing to all Android users.
September 24, 2025
Mobile Tech Madness: iPhone Frenzy, Shocking Leaks & a Foldable Surprise (Sept 22–23, 2025)
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Mobile Tech Madness: iPhone Frenzy, Shocking Leaks & a Foldable Surprise (Sept 22–23, 2025)

Apple’s iPhone 17 series saw record demand, with launch-day crowds in China and pre-orders surpassing last year. Samsung began rolling out its Android 16 update early to Galaxy S24 and foldables. Huawei reclaimed the top spot in China’s phone market after launching its first 5G chip in years. Vodafone–Three announced an £11 billion UK network upgrade using Nokia and Ericsson equipment.
September 23, 2025
Mobile Mayhem: Inside 48 Hours of Smartphone Shake-Ups (Sept 14–15, 2025)
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Mobile Mayhem: Inside 48 Hours of Smartphone Shake-Ups (Sept 14–15, 2025)

Apple’s iPhone 17 pre-orders opened Sept 12, with delivery delays for several models stretching into October. Samsung began rolling out Android 16-based One UI 8 to Galaxy S25 phones Sept 15. Google paused its new Pixel 10 Daily Hub after negative feedback and issued a fix for a display glitch. Xiaomi will skip “16” and launch its Xiaomi 17 series later this month.
September 15, 2025
Foldable Phone Showdown: Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs OnePlus Open 2 vs Xiaomi Mix Fold 4
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Foldable Phone Showdown: Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs OnePlus Open 2 vs Xiaomi Mix Fold 4

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 debuts with a wider 6.3-inch cover screen, sturdier hinge, IPX8 water resistance, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 12 GB RAM, and a $1,899 price tag. Xiaomi’s Mix Fold 4 is thinner and lighter, features a 7.98-inch inner display, quad Leica cameras, and launches in China from about $1,280. OnePlus Open 2 is rumored to offer a thinner chassis, 16 GB RAM, and a larger battery, but launch details remain uncertain.
August 27, 2025
How Smart Production Lines Are Transforming Manufacturing
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Inside the Industry 4.0 Revolution: How Smart Production Lines Are Transforming Manufacturing

Xiaomi’s Changping “Dark Factory” runs 11 fully automated lines where robots produce a device every three seconds. Tesla’s Berlin Gigafactory and BMW use AI-powered robots and vision systems to coordinate production and inspect defects. Analysts estimate Industry 4.0 could reach $3.7 trillion in value by 2025. The World Economic Forum projects 85 million jobs lost and 97 million created by 2025 due to automation.
August 10, 2025
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