Xiaomi unveiled iOS 14-style widget system for MIUI 12.5

By: Maksim Panasovskiy | 14.08.2021, 01:27

Xiaomi has announced a new widget system for MIUI 12.5 software. Now they will be similar to the concept from iOS 14. The manufacturer has already started recruiting testers who will be able to be the first to try out the innovation.

The list of new features includes a widget store with a wide range, a set of system software widgets including clock, weather, steps, health and memory management. There will also be new grid sizes:

  • 2 x 2;
  • 4 x 2;
  • 4 x 4;
  • 2 x 3.

Widgets can be placed not only among the icons. For them there is an additional screen in the style of iOS 14.

Recruitment of testers has already started, but the beta version of the firmware will be released only on August 17. You can apply to participate until August 27. The only requirement for the smartphone is to run the Android 11 operating system. The beta testing program will run until October 20.

Source: IThome