Chinese Xiaomi To Enter The Tablet Market
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is about to release its first tablet, according to an unconfirmed report.
The announcement is expected to be made at a launch event in Beijing on May 15, according to Reuters' sources.
Japanese Sharp is expected to provide the 7.9-inch display for the new device, which will join
Xiaomi's lineup of smartphones -- the highly succesful Mi 3, a a 5.5 inch-screen "phablet" and the low-cost Redmi handset.
Xiaomi is trying to expand to the high-end Chinese smartphone market to compete against the local rivals Huawei Technologies C and Lenovo Group.
Japanese Sharp is expected to provide the 7.9-inch display for the new device, which will join
Xiaomi's lineup of smartphones -- the highly succesful Mi 3, a a 5.5 inch-screen "phablet" and the low-cost Redmi handset.
Xiaomi is trying to expand to the high-end Chinese smartphone market to compete against the local rivals Huawei Technologies C and Lenovo Group.