MIUI 12: Overview
Since its inception, the MIUI has been one of the most popular android skins on the market. With roughly 330 million users Xiaomi has expanded well beyond China. It has optimized its skin for international usage. Xiaomi has always been fast with updates and MIUI 12 is no exception. Rolled out barely 7 months after the MIUI 11 (which went global in October 2019), MIUI 12 still manages to stand out with a host of new features.
Breathtaking wallpapers and visuals:
Using official NASA imagery the Super Wallpapers feature provides both zoomed out and close up views of Earth and Mars. Waking the screen causes a swirling animation of your chosen planet and unlocking leads to a seamless transition from a planetary to a ground-level view. Overall aesthetics are also generally more pleasant. The updated Mi render engine allows for smoother shifting between apps making the experience flow more naturally. In addition, data visualization through graphics makes the UI more intuitive and user-friendly.
Revamped privacy settings:
Xiaomi has always been under global scrutiny for its privacy policies, particularly for allowing browser data collection even in incognito mode. The MIUI 12 with a massive privacy overhaul helps assuage the fears of the privacy-conscious user. The more granular tackling of permissions enables users to know the exact permissions each app is using through the manage tab.
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