So Xiaomi Malaysia has officially opened their first Authorized Mi Store in Suria KLCC on level 3. Although the store has been around for a few weeks already, it's only today that the special grand launching ceremony was held. In addition, the Mi Mix 2 and Redmi Note 5A Prime also made an appearance at the store and both models will be coming soon into the Malaysia market.

Xiaomi made several announcements recently which included the release of their latest update to their MIUI Android interface, MIUI 7. New features include face recognition in Gallery and much more with the official launching happening in India on 19 August 2015. The company also announced the official release of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 and Redmi Note 2 Prime from 799 CNY (RM503) and 999 CNY (RM628) respectively. Notable tech specs and features include the latest MediaTek Helio X10 processor, a 13MP rear camera with phase detection autofocus and an IR blaster remote control function. In related news, Xiaomi also announced their Mi Wi-Fi Nano PCB smart router for 79 CNY (RM49). No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but we expect the Redmi Note 2 and Redmi Note 2 Prime to arrive in Malaysia soon. Check out the full tech specs and pics below:

• 64-bit octa-core MediaTek Helio X10 processor
• 2GB LPDDR3 RAM
• 16GB / 32GB (Redmi Note 2 Prime) storage + microSD card slot
• 5.5-inch display (1920 x 1080 pixel resolution)
• 13MP rear camera (phase detection autofocus) + 5MP front camera (beautify mode)
• features IR blaster, 4G Dual SIM
• 152mm x 76mm x 8.25mm | 160g
• 3060 mAh battery
• Android 5.0

Xiaomi recently announced that it will manufacture devices locally in India in support of the current 'Make in India' Initiative. Partnering with Foxconn Technology Group, this initiative has resulted in the announcement of the Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime, a version of the Redmi 2 with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage for 6999 rupees (RM431) that is to be manufactured wholly in India. Other tech specs and features include a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, 4.7-inch HD display and dual SIM 4G LTE connectivity. Production on the Redmi 2 Prime has already begun at the Sri City factory with units produced there to be sold in India. No Malaysia release dates yet for a Redmi 2 Prime here but it could eventually mean more affordable Xiaomi devices in the future.