After much anticipation, Xiaomi officially launched MIUI 14, its most recent Android skin, along with its new flagship number series. The updated software’s user interface is based on Android 13 and includes numerous cosmetic modifications, a number of new capabilities, and enhanced cross-device collaboration. According to the Chinese company, MIUI 14 has a smaller firmware footprint than MIUI 13 and a more advanced system architecture for increased productivity. Let’s take a closer look at what the Android 13-based software on Xiaomi has to offer.

Design

The most recent MIUI 14 features a substantial visual upgrade. The company has modified the UI’s overall design and iconography. The size of the icons, which are big, can be changed. Users now have greater personalization choices thanks to new widget types and home screen folders.

The app also includes additional widgets for animals and plants. This and the iOS app Pixel Pals are pretty comparable. You can interact or play with the pet or plant ornament once you’ve added it to your home screen.

Performance

Performance was a major topic of discussion when Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 14. The software’s inventor put a lot of effort into making it lightweight. The new MIUI photon engine in MIUI 14 is built on top of the Android kernel. This will make it possible for third-party developers to make programs that run more smoothly and efficiently.

There are now only eight apps that are incompatible with uninstalling, and the system memory footprints have been significantly reduced. According to Xiaomi, the system’s fluency has increased by up to 60%. Third-party apps in addition to system apps provide enhanced productivity.

New Features

The MIUI 14’s compact size is undoubtedly its best quality. When compared to earlier MIUI versions, the firmware’s overall size is a fairly small 13.09GB. A new app cleaning option is also available that will condense low-frequency programs and store duplicate data only once.

New options for managing notifications are also provided by the software. The resident notifications can now be dismissed by users with a single swipe. Additionally, apps that have just been installed demand notification authorization.

No user data is kept in the cloud, and all operations are carried out locally on the device, enhancing privacy.

AI Features

In MIUI 14, a number of new AI functions are included. Text from photos can now be extracted by the UI. In order to rapidly detect the text on a Gallery image, users can also press and hold it. 8 different languages can be supported. For video conferencing, there is also a live captioning feature.

Additionally, Xiaomi has made significant advancements to its voice assistant, Mi AI. It can be used to translate, scan documents, and block spam calls. With just a few voice instructions, it can carry out challenging daily activities.

MIUI Interconnection

Users of MIUI 14 will be able to easily connect to other ecosystem items. Two significant interconnection hubs, according to the business, support more than a billion devices. A new paired-device interface has been created, and each device now has its own area on the screen, some of which may be moved around to change inputs.

The Xiaomi Magic center, a site where you can control the items in the Xiaomi ecosystem, has also been updated and now provides faster device connections. According to the firm, the new high-speed interconnection bus has enhanced picture transmission while streaming by 77%, mobile TV connection speed by 12%, and earphone connectivity speed by 50%.

Family Service

According to reports, MIUI’s most recent version is even more family-friendly. You can form groups of up to 8 people using its numerous family services, and you can assign various roles with varied permissions. Users can share photo albums with their families and close friends. Viewing and uploading new goods will be available to everyone in the group.

Family services also enable the exchange of health information with family members, such as heart rate, blood oxygen levels, and sleep. Additionally, there are numerous parental control features available that let users define a secure area, restrict app usage, and limit screen time among other things.