Beijing, June 24 (TIWN) Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has officially confirmed first smartphones under its new CC series -- CC9 and CC9e -- that would be launched on July 2.

The new ‘CC’ series was made official last week. Xiaomi says that the handsets under this series will be targeted at young consumers. The company also said that the majority of team members working for the CC series includes people from the fields of art and fine arts. During the weekend, the company posted a few promo images, revealing the meaning behind the term ‘CC’ -- Chic and Cool, Curious and Creative, Challenge and Carry On and Camera Clicks were some of the giveaways.