Today, Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro as the world’s first Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered smartphones. Apple has launched the new Mac Mini powered by the M4 series chipsets. HONOR has rolled out a new update for the HONOR 200 series 5G with AI functions. Let’s look at the top five important news stories of the day.
Xiaomi 15 Series Launched
Xiaomi has launched the smartphones with a 6.36-inch and 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 1.5K and 2K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It is also the first smartphone to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and Xiaomi HyperOS 2 based on Android 15.
The Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro are available with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Read more here.
Apple Unveils New Mac Mini
The new Mac Mini is available in two variants, which are powered by the M4 and M4 Pro chipsets. The M4 Pro has a 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU, whereas the vanilla M4 has a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU. The front of the new Mac Mini houses two USB Type C ports and a headphone jack. The rear has three Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 5 ports, an HDMI port, and a gigabit Ethernet port.
The new Mac Mini powered by the M4 series chipsets starts at Rs 59,900 and Rs 49,900 for the regular and student buyers. Read more here.
Xiaomi HyperOS 2 Announced
The Xiaomi HyperOS 2 is live in mainland China with three core technological innovations, including HyperCore, HyperConnect, and HyperAI. The new features include an AI Lock Screen, a revamped desktop, a new TV screen, an upgraded weather app, and new experiences for smartwatches. The HyperConnect allows seamless connection between Xiaomi devices and iPhones.
The Xiaomi HyperOS 2 will be available to the general public starting November 2024 in China. Read more here.
HONOR 200 Series 5G Gets MR3 Update
HONOR has started rolling out the MR3 update to the HONOR 200 5G and HONOR 200 Pro 5G smartphones in India. The update brings the October 2024 security patch, which fixes many key performance and stability issues. The primary highlight of the update is the inclusion of the Circle to Search feature, which provides AI-based results.
HONOR has also included support for recording system audio while screen recording in the HONOR 200 series 5G smartphones. Read more here.
OPPO Find X8 India Launch Teased
OPPO has started a new promotional campaign that is live on the brand’s website with the OPPO Find X8 Magic Box tagline. The website reveals that OPPO will soon launch the OPPO Find X8 smartphone in India. The promotional campaign is valid from October 25 to November 11, suggesting its potential launch at any date after November 11.
The customers who subscribe to receive updates on new products will be eligible for a Rs 1,500 exchange coupon on the OPPO Find X8. Check it out here.
