MIUI 14 changelog leaked ahead of launch: Here’s what’s new
MIUI 14, Xiaomi’s Android 13-based operating system update for eligible smartphones, has apparently leaked on Twitter ahead of its official announcement. The operating system was supposed to be unveiled alongside the Xiaomi 13 smartphone series on December 1. However, the company recently revealed that it has postponed the launch event and no new date has been announced yet. The MIUI 14 update will be based on Android 13, but some older Xiaomi smartphones could also receive the Android 12-based update, based on Xiaomi’s previous MIUI releases over the years.
MIUI Polska writer Kacper Skrzypek tweeted the MIUI 14 changelog, which details the changes coming to Xiaomi’s upcoming skin. According to the screenshots of the changelog, MIUI 14 will take up less storage space and feature an improved system architecture, resulting in better performance, more efficient power saving, and a boost in gaming experience. The changelog also claims that the operating system will focus on security, with more support for end-to-end privacy features.
Users can also look forward to more personalization, with more widget combinations, super icons for a redesigned home screen, and folders that highlight apps for one-tap access, according to the leaked screenshot. Smart features like text recognition in images in the gallery also appear to be on the way, with support for eight languages.
The changelog includes a dedicated section on interconnectivity, with claims of a “significant overhaul” for the Mi Smart Hub, which is much faster and supports more devices. Connectivity between devices is expected to get a boost, with increased bandwidth allocation boosting discovery, connection and transfer of items between phone, tablet, earbuds and TV.
The update is also said to bring more focus to Xiaomi’s device ecosystem. “When text input is needed on your TV, you can get a handy pop-up on your phone and enter text there,” the changelog states. Incoming phone calls can also be quickly forwarded to a tablet.
According to screenshots from the MIUI 14 update changelog, iOS-style Family Sharing is also on the way, with shareable photo albums available for a group of up to eight members. There’s also been added functionality to the Mi AI voice assistant, which can now serve as a scanner, translator, and a call assistant that filters out spam calls. There are other minor improvements, too, including advanced search capabilities and deeper parental controls.
There’s no word yet on an official announcement for the Xiaomi 13 series and MIUI 14 after its launch event on Thursday was postponed. The Chinese manufacturing giant had initially announced an early access program for Chinese users to test out the operating system ahead of its official rollout. It’s also worth noting that some of these features may not be available to users outside China when the OS eventually launches for users worldwide.
