Xiaomi is resolute in maintaining its lead over Apple in the world’s largest smartphone market, as the Chinese gadget maker goes head to head with the US technology giant with its freshly unveiled flagship handset series, the Xiaomi 17. Speaking after Thursday night’s product launch in Beijing, founder and CEO Lei Jun said “it’s time for everyone to get reacquainted with Xiaomi phones”, adding that the Xiaomi 17 series “has surpassed the iPhone 17 series in many areas”, according to a report...