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[Update: Xiaomi reveals Cause] Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Reportedly Explodes In Man's Pocket

After days of investigation, Xiaomi has finally revealed what caused its Redmi Note 4 to catch fire

Upon first impressions of the damaged device, we can conclude that extreme external force was applied to the device, which led to the back cover and battery being bent and screen getting damaged. A detailed investigation has been launched to understand the exact cause of the damage,” Xiaomi said in a statement.

“We would like to request our customers to avoid opening the device, puncturing the battery or applying extreme physical force to the device. Further, do refrain from getting your smartphone repaired at unauthorized repair shops. Instead, if you find issues with your device, visit Xiaomi Authorized Service Centers or reach us directly on our hotline 1800 103 6286,”


Article: 13/08/2017


After the Note 7 fiasco, Samsung took a huge step with its batteries that might prevent fires and explosions. It's time for all manufacturers to follow Samsung and implement battery protection to their upcoming Smartphones.


Recently a Redmi Note 4 user reported that his device exploded while in Pocket, giving him a second degree burn on his thigh. According to the reports, the Smartphone caught fire while the user "Bhavana Suryakiran" was driving his bike. However, Locals immediately came to rescue and poured water.

The reports also says that the user bought the Redmi Note 4 just 20 days back and he's gonna take this issue to the court.

Sakshi News TV has uploaded several images and a video showing severe burn marks on his thigh and the burning Redmi Note 4. You can check the Images and Video from the below (Source) link (CAUTION: Video might be disturbing).

We just blurred the featured Image of this Article. But, really, the best we can hope for in this kind of situation is that the injured person gets well soon and Xiaomi takes an immediate Action to solve this issue.

Xiaomi has reportedly sold 5 Million Redmi Note 4 from the past 6 months in India, and an exploding phone seems like a freak accident, but it could happen to any Smartphone because of overcharging, or using a third party charger, or any manufacturing fault. There's nothing to be worried about, Even we have a Redmi Note 4X and it's doing well.

Source: Sakshi TV (Telugu) | Via: Sakshi (English) | IndianTalks

Google adds autoplaying video previews to search results

Starting now, when video results show up in the video carousel, just like text snippets for text results, you’ll see video previews. This feature is only accessible via the Google app for Android and Chrome on Android.


At first, this feature is only available in English and in the US, but Google plans to expand the globally and in all languages in the future. 

By default, previews only play when you’re on a wi-fi connection. To enable previews on mobile networks or to opt out of this feature, visit the settings menu within the Google app or settings for Android Chrome.

This is the Moto X4, and it looks stunning

Just a few days ago, we saw leaked Images allegedly confirming the design of the Moto X4 and now, Google Plus user Jerry Yin has leaked real life Images of the Moto X4, and it looks stunning.

According to the latest invites, Motorola and Lenovo plans to launch the Moto X4 on August 24th at a mid-tier price. Additionally Moto X4 will be the first non-Nexus-or-Pixel-branded handset to offer Fi-compatibility.
As you can see in the above images, the Moto X4 is having a curved display with front facing fingerprint sensor, which can be used for navigation as well. The aluminum back is having dual-rear camera with Moto branding.


The Moto X4 will feature a 5.2-inch Full HD glass layered display with 3D glass on top. The device will be available in Super Black or Sterling Blue measuring in at 148.35 x 73.4 x 7.99 mm and weighing in at 163 grams. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 630 chipset or Snapdragon 660 chipset, Adreno 508 GPU along with 3/4GB of RAM and 32/64GB of internal storage. The device will sport a 3090mAh battery.


Europe, North America and Latin America will get 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage, while the Asia Pacific region will get 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage

The Moto X4 will be the first Motorola smartphone after 2016, to feature IP68 level of certification. On the Camera side, it will feature a 16-megapixel front shooter which is designed for ultra low-light selfies and will come with an Adaptive Low Light mode. It will be capable of shooting 4k video at 30 frames per second or Full HD video at 60 frames per second.

The 12MP rear shooter will feature dual pixel autofocus, f/2.0 aperture and 1.4µm pixel size, while the other 8MP ultra-wide sensor will feature f/2.2 aperture, 1.12µm pixel size and 120° field of view. It will be having dual-LED flash, Phase Detection Autofocus and the ability to add depth of field effects. Sounds Great?


Source: Jerry Yin

Download: Moto X4 Stock Wallpaper

Motorola is widely expected to unveil the much-anticipated Moto X4 on August 24 during an event in São Paulo. The Moto X4 specs and design is no longer a mystery, as the device have been already leaked multiple times.

Thanks to a Google Plus user "_ ghiottone", you can now download the Moto X4 Wallpaper. To do so, simply right-click on the one you like, select open link in new tab, save it to your PC or Smartphone.

Mi Mix 2 Render Offers Direct Size Comparisons With Mi Mix and Galaxy S8 Plus

Xiaomi is planning to announce new Mi Mix 2 for 2017 later this year, and we have already seen our first Potential Look at what the 2017 Mi Mix will look like.

Many of the leaks we've been tracking in the last few days in particular offer only few design details beyond what we've already heard about Xiaomi's upcoming Mi Mix 2, but thanks to Benjamin Geskin's render, we now have a clearer idea of how the new handset might look alongside current Mi Mix and Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphones.
The first render shows the Mi Mix 2 with 6.0" display while the second render shows the device in 6.4" display.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 do looks beautiful as compared to current Mi Mix and Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus. The huge-chin is now gone and we now have the 3D glass instead of the flat display. So, will you be upgrading your current Mi Mix to Mi Mix 2?