Xiaomi has released an enchanced version of its
internet speaker, the Mi Internet Radio. The latest Mi Internet Radio is a handy little portable
speaker that is small enough to get lost in your backpack. It features
Bluetooth connectivity and the MiHome app which is available on Play Store can
be used to configure the speaker.
Mi Internet Radio was launched last year at a price
of ¥ 129 which is about US$ 18. At that price point, it should have been no
surprise that a built-in battery was not present. Xiaomi would have
picked up hints from its customers and decided to launch a battery powered
version of its popular portable Bluetooth speaker.
The new Mi Internet Radio has been priced at ¥ 149 or
about US$ 21 and features a 1,000 mAh battery. Xiaomi failed to mention how long
the Bluetooth speaker is expected to last but given its small size, the battery
should be sufficient for at least 6 hours of continuous playback.
Xioami has always insisted that it is not a
smartphone company but a technology company. To stay true to this image they
have launched a number of smart home products like this smart sportswear chip
that tracks fitness data and this robot vacuum cleaner.
