Xiaomi has launched the MIUI 13 in India. It is the newest update to the company’s custom skin for Android. As such, it is based on Android 12 and shares many of the underlying features and refinements. Beyond this, Xiaomi has added in several new treats and refinements of its own. The notable additions include updated system apps, new widgets, Mi Sans font, creative live wallpaper choices, more customization, accessibility and multi-tasking options. As for the under-the-hood treatments you may experience the benefits of bug fixes, battery, and performance fixes. So, there’s plenty to cover. Let’s start with the top MIUI 13 features and the devices that are eligible for this MIUI 13 update. Top MIUI 13 Features 1. Improved Privacy One of the concerns that you’d have while using a custom Android skin is the privacy side of things. MIUI 13 tries to address this with features like Privacy Camera (which takes account of your face and torso scan to ensure it is you and this data is stored locally), Protect Clipboard (which ensures apps don’t have access to sensitive info without your permission), Approximate Location (spoof the shady apps), Virtual ID, Require Approval for accessing your phone number, App Behavior (a privacy dashboard), Prompt you when you install apps from unknown sources, and option to set watermark on scanned documents. 2. New Design Elements These might be the things you see and tinker around the most. This includes Widgets (for Steps, Notes, Mi Home, Mi Gallery, Weather, Tossing a coin, and Rolling dice), smoother and more natural app/system animations) Live Wallpapers (like Molten Glass and Crystallization, which is Vitamin C crystallization process captured under a polarization microscope with an 8K time-lapse setting), Mi Sans font (for minimal and more legible text), revamped screenshot editor, 3rd party icon support on the default Mi Launcher, One-handed mode (like iOS Reachability), Control Center refresh, Adaptive colours within Color Scheme settings (similar to iOS true-tone feature that tweaks colours depending on the ambient light), and Smart sidebar (with the option to access up to 10 apps and use them in floating windows too). Now, this release doesn’t seem to have Android 12’s Material You, i.e., system-wide dynamic theming based on the set wallpaper. 3. App Updates Let’s quickly go through the pre-installed apps that have gotten new features and settings. There is — Camera (Shoot Videos with screen off and Dynamic Shots which is like Samsung’s Live Photo or iPhones’ Motion Photo), Gallery (Separate sections for All and clicked from Camera photos, a new Recommended Tab with goodies like Collage, Clip, Video Editor, Art, etc), Files App (Bifurcated between Recents and Storage pages, Encrypt private files, Disable Gallery items from showing up on the Recents tab) Clock (Bedtime mode, Sleep-tracking, and reports, Morning report) 4. Performance improvements and Bug Fixes Now only new features and updates don’t necessarily mean a good software experience. It should perform well and without glaring bugs. So, MIUI 13 brings about tweaks like Focussed Algorithms (dynamically prioritizes CPU/GPU resources to the active apps), Atomized Memory (claims up to 40% background process efficiency by killing unnecessary activities), and Liquid Storage (installed apps will be able to retain up to 95% of their read and write speeds even after 3 years). These under-the-hood features are coupled with lots of bug fixes. Let’s hope these translate well in regular MIUI use. The company is at least confident when it claims with the MIUI 13 update, system apps would function smoother by 20-26% and 3rd party apps 15-52% while holding more apps in the background. 5. Battery Things like power efficiency and battery life are also very important. MIUI 13 comes with three new modes called Power (claims to save up to 10% more juice by restricting the background activities), Balanced, and Performance (may result in heating, throttling, and heavy battery consumption). You may choose the mode based on your use case. Now before we get to the eligible devices and availability details, here is a quick rundown of the best MIUI 13 features: Improved Privacy New customization options (like widgets, live wallpapers, and fonts) and Better multitasking features (like One-handed mode and Smart Sidebar) App Updates Performance Improvements and Bug Fixes Battery
Now, let's see the phones that are eligible for the MIUI 13 (global) update in India.
MIUI 13 Global Supported Devices in India: Rollout/Availability Dates
Here's a timeline of when the different Xiaomi devices would get the new MIUI software:
First Wave starting Q1, 2022 Mi 11 Ultra Mi 11X Pro Xiaomi 11T Pro Mi 11X Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G Mi 11 Lite Redmi Note 10 Pro Max Redmi Note 10 Pro Redmi Note 10 Redmi 10 Prime More devices will join this list in the coming months. So, you can bookmark this page to know the updated list as and when Xiaomi reveals it.
Xiaomi will be launching a slew of products on February 9. So far we are expecting the Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11S, Redmi Smart TV X43, and Redmi Smart Band Pro to be the highlights of this event. Now though, it looks like we may have some added information about one of these devices, namely the Redmi Smart Band Pro. Xiaomi Central claims the Smart Band Pro would cost ₹2,999 in India. The company has already pretty much confirmed the arrival of this fitness band with an “Always on Fitness” mantra through its social channels. Since the device is already available in the neighboring market, we have a fair idea of what to expect.
However, it should be noted that this might be an introductory price and the final price might change. Nonetheless, if priced at the sub-3K point, it would be up gainst some major competion the budget category that would include devices from Realme, Amazfit, and even Xiaomi.
Redmi Smart Band Pro Specs and Features (Chinese Variant)
The Redmi Smart Band Pro in China has got a rectangle dial with a 1.47-inch AMOLED touch screen with 194x368p resolution, 282 PPI pixel density, 100% of NTSC color coverage, and 450 nits of brightness. It has an always-on mode as well as 50+ band faces for customization.
And since we are talking of numbers, know that the band also features 110+ fitness modes. This includes 15 professional modes, automatic detection for treadmill, outdoor running, and outdoor walking. It is equipped with medical trackers for 24-hour heart rate monitoring, SpO₂ count, sleep quality, stress level, and female mensural cycle. For alleviating stress, you also get a deep breath exercise option.
This data could be synced and analyzed via your smartphones. Now, among the list of things, there are things like typical watch facilities, smartphone sync, water protection up to 5ATM (50 meters), a PPG heart rate sensor, a light sensor, a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, and a 6-axis sensor (for better power efficiency).
Speaking of power, a 200mAh battery keeps the band ticking. Redmi claims up to 14-days of battery runtime.
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Steam has revealed its upcoming calendar for sales in the first half of 2022, including six genre-based game sales and the date for another Next Fest. The gaming platform will hold the site-wide Steam Summer Sale from June 23 to July 7. Meanwhile, Valve has also changed the policy for games going on sale on the platform, allowing publishers to put their games on sale ...
Xbox Game Pass is set to gain ten new games in February, including titles like CrossfireX, Edge of Eternity, and Infernax, which will arrive as day one titles. Other games coming to Xbox Game Pass include Contrast, Dreamscaper, Telling Lies, Besiege, Skul: The Hero Slayer and more. Meanwhile, six games are set to leave the Xbox Game Pass on February 15.
YouTube, owned by Google, is introducing a new layout for its Android and iOS mobile applications full-screen player. The new UI makes it simpler for users to Like, Dislike, Comment, and Share videos. The new interface places buttons for all of these functions directly on the video, eliminating the need for users to swipe up or shut the full-screen window to share, like, or hate a video and do other things with it.
The new feature (spotted by 9to5Google) is only visible while viewers are watching a video in full-screen mode. Aside from that, there has been no modification or update to the YouTube app on either Android or iOS. In landscape mode, the new update also makes it easier to see the comments area alongside the video. Before the upgrade, viewers had to touch on the comments area to access the comments or minimise the video to open it. Users may now switch to full-screen mode and access them by touching the comment button.
The new YouTube UI has already begun to be rolled out to Android and iOS users. The modifications are visible on our Android smartphone. If the function has not yet arrived on your smartphone, we recommend that you wait a few days.
YouTube has introduced yearly subscription levels for YouTube Premium and YouTube Music users. Users will be able to pay for their YouTube membership in a 12-month non-recurring subscription at once using these arrangements. The new plans were only available in a few countries, including India and the United States, and YouTube is presently giving a discount for yearly subscriptions.
Users can choose for yearly subscriptions at a lower cost with the initial promotional discounted pricing through January 23. The yearly plan for YouTube Premium costs Rs 1,159 under the deal, while the annual plan for YouTube Music Premium costs Rs 889.
Sony upgraded its full-year net profit forecast, buoyed by the success of its latest Spider-Man movie and strong results in the gaming sector despite the global chip shortage.
Apple’s first event of the year is expected to be held in the month of March or April. In this spring event, the company is rumored to launch the “widest array” of products including possibly new iPhones, iPads, iMac, redesigned Macbook Air, Apple Watches, and AirPods. Mark Gurman from Bloomberg has predicted the debut of an iPhone SE 3 and iPad Air 5 with flagship chipset and other improvements. Adding confidence to this is a recent report from 91Mobiles that states new iPhones and iPads have been imported to India for testing purpose.
The report claims to have spotted multiple models of the iPhone SE 3, a new iPad Air, as well as an entry-grade iPad. What’s more is that the listed price on the iPhone SE 3 appears to be around $300 (which translates to approximately Rs 23,000).
Here’s everything the report divulges:
iPhone SE 3 leaked pricing from the imported testing units
The three iPhone SE 3 models that have been spotted carry model numbers — A2595, A2783, and A2784.
While the source of the report hasn’t specified the name of the iPhone, it is speculated that it is the long-rumored Apple iPhone SE 3.
From some of the past reports, we have learned that the device could come with a design reminiscent of the iPhone SE 2. Not only that, it is said to present a 4.7-inch screen with thick bezels and a Touch ID sensor on the front. Meanwhile, there are also speculations that the device could upgrade to a newer notched fascia akin to an iPhone XR. Further, it is likely to measure 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3mm (8.2mm with the camera bump).
Internally, it could ship with either Apple’s A14 Bionic or A15 Bionic processor coupled with 5G capability.
That’s more or less what we know about this iPhone SE 3. And as for the iPads, two models with A2588 and A2589 numbers have been spotted with price tags ranging between $500 and $700 (approximately ₹37,500 to ₹52,300). This may be the iPad Air update. Also, there is this entry-level model allegedly priced at $300 (apprximately ₹22,500), that could tag along.
Needless to say, the original pricing could very well differ from the mentioned tags of these import units. And so, you are advised to take the details mentioned with a pinch of salt.
Improved Privacy New customization options (like widgets, live wallpapers, and fonts) and Better multitasking features (like One-handed mode and Smart Sidebar) App Updates Performance Improvements and Bug Fixes Battery
