To recall, Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 13 at the Xiaomi 12 series launch event in China in December 2021. A month later, the company officially teased to announce the latest version of its mobile operating system in international markets. Xiaomi MIUI 13 launched globally on December 26, 2022. Let us take a closer look at MIUI 13 Global features and rollout schedule:
As we said before in news earlier, this update brings with it new widgets, a new Mi Sans Font, Document Watermarking, Sidebar, Face Verification Protection, Telecommunication Fraud Protection, Family Guard, and more. It also offers a Mi Smart Hub feature that aims to offer an enhanced connected experience between smart devices. However, compared to MIUI 13 China ROM, the list of features seems tiny. Xiaomi says that it has designed MIUI 13 Global with an aim to enhance the core experience. In addition, it will be improving efficiency and personalization.
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Xiaomi MIUI 13 Global: Features
Xiaomi MIUI 13 Global brings ‘Atomized Memory, Focused Algorithms, Liquid Storage and Smart Balance’ to devices. All innovations that Xiaomi introduced with MIUI 12.5. However, the company is not implementing some changes, such as MiSans font, new widgets or support for Google’s Material You design language. Additionally, the global version of MIUI 13 also introduces Sidebar, which Xiaomi describes as providing ‘Quick access to all your favourite apps’. Although, the Sidebar is already available in MIUI 12.5.
Widgets, Smart Balance
It also looks like the global version widgets are more similar to that of iOS widgets. Xiaomi MIUI 13 will allow users to choose between 2×1, 2×2, 2×3, 4×2, and 4×4 sizes for an array of system apps including Weather, Security, Clock, Notes, and more. It also offers the Smart Balance feature which finds a balance between performance and power consumption automatically. Xiaomi also claims that the Smart Balance feature in MIUI 13. can help users extend the battery life by up to 10 per cent.
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Atomized Memory, Focused Algorithm
Atomized Memory feature is a RAM optimization engine. It brings RAM efficiency to a new level as per the company. The feature basically analyzes the way apps use memory. It also closes all unimportant tasks to ensure a smooth user experience. Xiaomi MIUI 13 Global Focused Algorithm dynamically allocates system resources based on the usage scenario, which makes the user experience more fluid and responsive. Focused Algorithms prioritizes the active app which allows the CPU to focus on important tasks and provide faster speeds and higher performance.
Xiaomi MIUI 13 Global Roll-Out Schedule
Xiaomi plans to roll out the Global version to a host of devices in this quarter, i.e., Q1, 2022. Following is the list of devices that will get the stable update this quarter:
- Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11, Mi 11i, Mi 11 Lite 5G, Mi 11 Lite
- Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, Xiaomi 11T Pro, Xiaomi 11T
- Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 11 Pro, Redmi Note 11S, Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 JE, Redmi Note 8 (2021) ,Redmi 10
- Xiaomi Pad 5
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Meanwhile, the company says that it will publish a detailed rollout schedule for other devices on the MIUI website. Xiaomi also mentioned that India-specific SKUs are not included in the above-mentioned list. In related news, Xiaomi is launching the Redmi Note 11S in India on February 9, 2022.
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