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Xiaomi reclaims top spot in China’s smartphone market after 10 years

This smart skipping rope from Xiaomi has a display

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Joel Joseph
May 02, 2025

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First up today, we've got Xiaomi reclaiming China's smartphone throne after a decade, Nothing confirming US expansion plans, and Samsung's Edge camera specs looking impressively close to their Ultra.

Meanwhile, Apple Watch is once again proving its value beyond telling time, and Xiaomi's innovating in the fitness space with smart skipping ropes.

Btw, did you know Xiaomi has an AI model which is open source?

Here's what you'll find in today's tech roundup:

  • Xiaomi's return to China's #1 spot

  • Nothing Phone (3)'s US confirmation

  • Galaxy S25 Edge's camera specifications

  • Apple Watch's latest life-saving moment

  • Xiaomi's innovative smart skipping rope

  • Additional reads about OnePlus's flash sales, Vivo's benchmark dominance, and Xiaomi's AI model

Read on for all the details!

For the first time in ten years, Xiaomi has taken the top spot in the Chinese market according to Canalys’ Q1 2025 data.

The tech giant shipped 13.3 million smartphones and took a 19% share of the market.

Canalys says the company benefited from the synergy between its smartphone business and its broader ecosystem, which includes wearables, PCs, and even electric vehicles.

Read on to find out.

It has been 2 years since Nothing launched a premium flagship phone.

The brand recently unveiled the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro, with its sub brand CMF Phone (2) Pro debuting just last week.

But while there is no official word on the flagship Phone (3), the brand’s CEO and Co-Founder has confirmed its US launch.

Samsung’s ultra-slim Galaxy S25 Edge, set to launch on May 13, 2025, has had its camera specs spilled.

Sporting a 200MP main camera and a 12MP ultrawide, the phone matches the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s primary shooter but sticks with a standard ultrawide.

It will hit markets like the US by May 30.

Apple Watch has saved a life once again thanks to its advanced sensors.

This time around, the brand’s smartwatch managed to help save a man from Ohio who suffered from a stroke.

So here’s what went down and how the Apple Watch played a key role.

Xiaomi has introduced the Mijia Smart Skipping Rope 2 through crowdfunding on Xiaomi Mall and Youpin, priced at 95 yuan (around $13), with a retail price of 129 yuan ($18).

The second-generation model features both corded and cordless skipping modes, making it suitable for workouts in compact indoor spaces or open outdoor environments.

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