Xiaomi Mi Band 2 launch postponed to early June says CEO Jun Lei

After a number of leaks and finally a big teaser, Xiaomi CEO Jun Lei revealed the much-awaited successor to its Mi Band, the Mi Band 2. While the event did not reveal too many details about this smartwatch, Android Headlines now reports that the launch of this affordable smartwatch has been delayed to early June.For those who were not aware, the Mi Band 2 was expected to launch in May. The device packs in a first for Xiaomi's fitness tracking wearables by including a display that reveals fitness details apart from telling the time.[caption id="attachment_314075" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Image: Xiaomi.cn[/caption]There is also a button on the front face of the smartwatch. From what we know, the wearable is expected to reduce its dependency on a smartphone. So it is expected to work independently.The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 was unveiled along with Mi Max and two other accessories including the iHealth box and a 10,000mAh Mi Power Bank.The Xiaomi Mi Max packs in a 6.44-inch phablet-sized display, includes a large 4850mAh battery and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650/652 SoC with 3GB RAM.The iHealth box will let users measure things that a smartband cannot. These would include deeper health-related metrics like the blood pressure, heart beats and more. It packs in a 4.3-inch display and will connect via Wi-Fi. The new power bank packs in 10,000mAh capacity in a slim body that measures 12.6mm.