Xiaomi | AppSquadz Blog

Inspired by Apple’s Magic Mouse 2 design, Xiaomi has now introduced a lightweight Mi wireless Mouse. For now it has been introduced in China only but soon it will be made available in other market as well. The unique thing about this device is that it features an added functionality named as ‘dual-mode’. The “dual-mode” allows a user to use the mouse on two devices at the same time. This Portable Mouse might be inspired by Apple but it is considerably cheaper than the one offered by Apple. It is priced at CNY 99 which is around Rs. 1,000 INR. The sale of this device will be starting from November 11 in China.

The portable mouse connects to other devices via Bluetooth (version 4.0) and wireless adapter having radio frequency of 2.4GHz. The device weighs just 77.5 grams (with batteries). It can be easily connected with the Mi tablets, TV, laptops, desktops, mobile phones, and other devices. The Mi Mouse offers wireless coverage of up to 10 mtrs, and requires AAA batteries to power it.

As said earlier, the USP of this mouse is that it supports two devices at one time. You can connect one with the Bluetooth and the other one via wireless adapter. The dual-mode option not only enables the Mi Mouse to connect to two devices, but it also makes the switching between the two an effortless task. Moreover, a dedicated button at the bottom of the mouse is present for switching function. A user just needs to press the button to shift the mouse from one screen to another. In addition, the device features a high-speed laser pointing which offers accuracy of up to 95% and 1200dpi.

The Wireless mouse comes with an anodised aluminium covering, measuring about 10.2×57.2×23.6mm. Xiaomi claims that the device is totally compatible with Windows 7 and above devices. LEDs, Function keys, positioning groove are all are fixed at the bottom of the mouse.

Furthermore, Xiaomi has also introduced an anti-pollution mask in China. This anti-pollution mask is powered by a rechargeable air filter, and is priced at CNY 89 which is around Rs. 900 INR. However, it is yet to be known as when these devices will be launched in Indian market.

Lenovo Phab 2 Plus

The Chinese multinational technology company, Lenovo is going to launch a new Smartphone in India tomorrow. The Smartphone is named as the Lenovo Phab 2 Plus which is a sequel to the previous Phab Plus. The new device was unveiled at the Lenovo Tech World Conference which was held in San Francisco in the June month along with the Phab 2 Pro.

The Smartphone comes with a huge 6.4-inch full HD display (1920×1080 pixels resolution) and on top it comes with a 2.5 D curved glass. The Lenovo Phab 2 Plus is powered by a MediaTek MT8783 octa-core processor having 3GB RAM and 32 GB space as internal storage which is expandable up to 128 GB with a microSD card. The device sports a dual camera setup at the rear which has dual 13MP camera lenses and has a laser guided autofocus system. The Smartphone also features an augmented reality mode which is useful for creating photos and videos with superimposed effects similar to a virtual background.

Among the other highlights, this device comprises support for Dolby Atmos and Dolby Audio Capture 5.1 surround sound which is believed to be quite striking. Also, the Smartphone has a fingerprint scanner at the backside. Other features of this device includes a 4,050 mAh battery, an 8MP front camera, Wi-Fi, 4G LTE support, GPS, Bluetooth, microUSB and dual SIM support.

The Lenovo Phab 2 Plus was announced by the company with a price tag of $299 which is going to be about Rs 19,900 INR. So, one should expect a price of anything below Rs 20,000 when it launches in Indian market. In India, the device will be made available through Amazon.in.

It is difficult to classify the target audience for this new Smartphone, but as the features and dimension suggests, the only Smartphone which seems to be in the same class is the newly launched Xiaomi Mi Max.

The Xiaomi Mi Max features a 6.44-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixels resolution) 342ppi display. It has a 16MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. This dual-SIM handset supports 4G LTE with VoLTE and comes with a massive 4850mAh battery. All these and other features make Mi Max a tough competitor against Lenovo Phab 2 Plus.