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Xiaomi Issues Global Recall for 33W 20000mAh Power Bank Over Fire Risk
US cancels Samsung and SK Hynix chip licenses in China
Joel Joseph
September 01, 2025
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Xiaomi has just recalled millions of power banks worldwide over fire risks! According to the company, the 33W 20000mAh model with faulty battery cells could overheat and ignite.
Further, the US-China trade war escalates with Samsung and SK Hynix losing their Chinese chip licenses. Also, luxury customizer Caviar is making the iPhone 17 Air even thinner by completely removing the cameras.
Here's what you'll discover in today's tech roundup:
Xiaomi's global power bank recall affecting PB2030MI models manufactured August-September 2024 over overheating fire hazards
US Commerce Department's license revocation impacting Samsung and SK Hynix chipmaking operations in Chinese facilities
Caviar's Stealth Collection featuring camera-less iPhone 17 Air and Pro Max variants for ultimate thinness and exclusivity
Huawei MatePad Mini's official design reveal ahead of September 4 tri-foldable Mate XTs launch event in China
OnePlus Turbo series development rumors suggesting affordable performance-focused smartphone lineup before year-end
Additional insights on Galaxy Buds 3 FE comparison, Tecno's thinnest curved 5G phone, and Galaxy Z Fold 7 alternatives
Read on for all the details!
Xiaomi has extended the recall of its 33W Power Bank 20000mAh (Integrated Cable) to global markets after first announcing it in China.
The recall applies to model PB2030MI, manufactured between August and September 2024. Xiaomi says a small batch of these power banks used the 126280 version 2.0 battery cell, which may overheat under certain usage conditions and pose a fire risk.
Although the number of incidents is limited, the company decided to recall the affected units to maintain safety standards.
Read on to find out more details.
 The US-China trade war is once again putting pressure on the global chip industry, and this time two of South Korea’s biggest names are in the spotlight. Samsung and SK Hynix face fresh restrictions that could complicate their operations in China, one of their key markets. The US Commerce Department said it will revoke licenses that previously allowed Samsung and SK Hynix to bring in US-made chipmaking equipment for their Chinese plants. |  Luxury smartphone customizer Caviar has unveiled its latest limited-edition lineup ahead of Apple’s September 9 iPhone 17 launch. The company introduced the Stealth Collection, featuring two highly exclusive camera-less smartphones: the iPhone 17 Air Stealth Carbon and the iPhone 17 Pro Max Stealth Titan. The iPhone 17 Air Stealth Carbon is based on the upcoming iPhone 17 Air, which is expected to be Apple’s thinnest iPhone to date. |
 On Sept. 4, Huawei will hold a launch event in China to unveil the Huawei Mate XTs, a tri-foldable device. Alongside it, the brand will unveil a compact tablet called the MatePad Mini. Recently, the brand released a poster to confirm the design of the compact tablet. The MatePad Mini carries the tagline “Small tablet, big phone, light and portable as promised” (machine-translated). |  OnePlus is expected to announce the OnePlus 15 along with the OnePlus Ace 6 in October in China. These devices are said to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (aka Snapdragon 8 Elite 2) and Snapdragon 8 Elite, respectively. A new development reveals that the brand is also working on a Turbo-branded series. It is likely to debut before the end of this year in China. |
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