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Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Series, Robot Vacuum Mop-2i, More Debut in India
Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 series, Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Mop 2i price in India, availability
The new Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 carries a price tag of Rs. 13,999. It will be available for an early sale via Mi.com and retail partners starting April 20. It will go on sale via Amazon from April 23. The Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Lite, on the other hand, is priced at Rs. 9,999. The early sale will start on Mi.com and retail partners starting April 20 and it will go on sale via Amazon and Flipkart from April 23.
The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Mop 2i (Xiaomi RVC Mop 2i) comes with a price tag of Rs. 16,999. It will go on sale through Mi.com and retail stores from April 25 and will be available via Amazon starting April 28.
Additionally, the Xiaomi Grooming Kit and Xiaomi Trimmer 2C are priced at Rs. 1,199 and Rs. 1,799, respectively. Early access sale of the grooming products started today at 4:00pm IST on mi.com. They will be up for sale on Flipkart, Amazon, and offline retail partners from April 16.
In the ongoing Xiaomi Fan Festival sale, the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 can be purchased for Rs. 13,249 with bank discounts. The special sale will bring down the effective price of the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Lite to Rs. 9,499 and the Xiaomi RVC Mop 2i to Rs. 15,999.
Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4, Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Lite features
The Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 and Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Lite come with Triple Layer Filtration that is claimed to remove up to 99.97 percent of particles as small as 0.3 microns. They pack a negative ion generator for eliminating airborne particles including pollen, animal dander, dust, and mould spores. They come with 360° filtration and a True HEPA Filter.
Xiaomi’s Smart Air Purifier 4 is rated to offer a Particle Clean Air Delivery Rate (PCADR) of up to 400m3/h. It is said to be capable of circulating air of up to 516 square feet within 10 minutes. The toned-down model, Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier Lite, comes with a PCADR of up to 360m3/h and is said to deliver up to 6,000 litres of clean air per minute.
The new portable air purifiers feature OLED displays with two touch controls that give users a glimpse of particle pollution by showing PM 2.5 levels, temperature, humidity, and Wi-Fi connection. They can also be connected to the smart app with Google Assistant as well as Amazon Alexa.
Moreover, the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 makes 32.1dB of noise, while the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Lite has 33.4dB of noise. The former is said to consume 3W power in sleep mode.
Xiaomi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2i specifications
The latest 2-in-1 robotic vacuum cleaner comes with cleaning and mopping capabilities and features 25 high-precision sensors including a wall sensor, collision sensor, cliff sensor, and wheel speed sensor among others. It has a height of 81.3mm.
The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2i uses 2,200Pa suction power and follows a zig-zag cleaning pattern. It includes a 450ml independent dust compartment. The battery is said to clean 1200 square feet in up to 100-minute run time.
Xiaomi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2i has remote control support and can be connected to the Mi Home app. Users can customise cleaning schedules, adjust cleaning modes and water levels, track device location, and more via the connected app. It supports Google Assistant as well as Amazon Alexa.
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Google’s Successor to Chromecast May Have Been Leaked
Google TV Streamer Design Leak
In a report, 9to5Google shared images of the purported Google TV Streamer, hinting at its design. The device is said to have been redesigned, with Google ditching the dongle-like form factor. Until now, all Google Chromecast devices have featured the same design, with the ability to be hung on the back of the TV while attached to the HDMI port.
However, the new device may reportedly have a pill-shaped slanting structure, perhaps resembling a Wi-Fi router.
Google TV Streamer appears to have two cables running out from the back. The device is speculated to be minimal in height, potentially making its placement easier beneath TVs. As per the report, the TV Streamer’s remote seems similar to the existing model with the D-Pad, back and home buttons in the top half. However, the voice input button no longer appears to have the Google Assistant branding, with the company potentially opting for a generic button. The volume buttons may be brought to the remote’s front facia, instead of being placed on the sides.
Furthermore, the report suggests Google may ditch the “Chromecast” moniker, with the device being called “Google TV Streamer” instead.
This development corroborates a previous report which claimed that Google was in the process of developing a successor to 2020’s Chromecast with Google TV (4K) device. It was reportedly codenamed “YTC”, and was discovered following a preview update of the Google Home app. It was said to be mentioned along with earlier versions “YTV” (Chromecast with Google TV) and “YTB” (Chromecast HD).
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Amazon Prime Day 2024 Sale Deals on Echo, Fire TV Stick and More
Amazon Prime Day 2024 sale deals on Amazon products
Amazon announced in a press note that a number of its self-branded smart home appliances will be available at significantly discounted rates during the upcoming Amazon Prime Day 2024 sale. People can get Fire TV Stick, Echo smart speakers with Alexa support, and other Alexa smart home combinations with up to 55 percent discount.
Customers can buy the Amazon Echo Pop at the lowest effective price of Rs. 2,449, while the Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) can be bought at the lowest effective price of Rs. 3,999. These are currently retailing in the country at Rs. 3,999 and Rs. 8,999, respectively. Offers and deals on the Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Generation) can bring down the effective price to Rs. 8,999 during the sale. This is currently priced in the country at Rs. 13,999.
The e-commerce site is also extending offers on combo deals on Amazon smart home products. An Echo Dot (5th Generation) and a Wipro Simple Setup 9W LED Smart Bulb can together be bought at a price of Rs. 4,749, while the combination of an Echo Dot (4th Generation) with clock and a Wipro 9W LED smart colour bulb can be purchased at Rs. 3,749 during the upcoming sale.
People can also get the Echo Pop alongside a Wipro Simple Setup 9W LED Smart Bulb for Rs. 2,749 and the Echo Pop together with an Amazon Smart Plug at Rs. 2,948.
During the sale, customers can also get the Fire TV Stick at the lowest possible price of Rs. 2,199, down 56 percent from its usual price of Rs. 4,499. The Fire TV Stick Lite with Alexa Voice Remote Lite can be purchased at the lowest effective price of Rs. 1,999, while the Fire TV Stick 4K can be bought with a 43 percent discount at Rs. 3,999, down from its retail price of Rs. 5,999. Interested buyers can also get smart television with inbuilt Fire TV with discounts of up to 50 percent.
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Apple HomePod Mini Introduced in New Midnight Colour Option in India
Apple HomePod Mini colour options, price in India, availability
The Apple HomePod Mini, priced at Rs. 10,900, has been introduced in a new colour option named Midnight. Apple says that this variant is made with 100 percent recycled mesh fabric. It will be available for sale in India, the US and 30 other countries worldwide starting July 17.
The new colourway is similar to the Space Grey option that the HomePod Mini initially launched with. After the new Midnight shade was unveiled, the online listing of the speaker did not display the grey option. Therefore, the new colour option seems to have replaced the grey one.
Alongside the new Midnight shade, the Apple HomePod Mini is also currently available in the India in blue, orange, white and yellow colourways.
Apple HomePod Mini specifications, features
The Apple HomePod Mini is powered by the Apple S5 chipset and an additional U1 chip to enable UWB support which allows it to track other Apple devices for media controls as well as interacting with other smart home devices. It also sports a touch-sensitive light-emitting panel on top which allows users to control the volume of the device.
The HomePod Mini allows people to use the Intercom feature to send messages from one unit to another. It is compatible with an iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as car speakers with the CarPlay function. The smart speaker is equipped with Siri but the requests to the voice assistant are not associated with an Apple ID.
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