Xiaomi reportedly preparing to release its first tablet

A new tablet referred to as the “MiPad” is soon to be released from Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi. The launch of a tablet follows on Xiaomi’s release of the Redmi Note, a 5.5-inch phablet that sold 1000,000 units in 34 minutes upon its release in March. Sources tell Reuters that the release of the tablet is on the horizon, perhaps as soon as a planned May 15 launch even in Beijing. However, Xiaomi declined to offer any information on which products will be announced, nor was Reuters able to get confirmation from sources close to the situation.