MIUI has been, up to this point, pretty polarizing. Xiaomi's Android "skin" has its fans (and staunch fanboys), and it has its critics (and haters). I have never found myself enjoying the very custom take on Android, mainly due to a few annoyances that have persisted through versions. In my Mi 6 review, I said that it was time for the software to get a refresh, and it looks like Xiaomi has made an attempt to do just that. Cue MIUI 9.
The biggest change, I think, is that Xiaomi is putting a strong focus on speeding up MIUI. In order to do that, the company is honing in on app launch speed and overall system resource allocation. I like this change, because the Mi 6, even with its impressive list of specs, felt really slow sometimes. MIUI 9 will supposedly adapt better to the user's needs by prioritizing apps in use for system resources.
And because it's the new software fad, Xiaomi has also elected to include a smart assistant into MIUI 9 (similar to what Meizu has done with Flyme OS 6). Initially, this helper will lend you a hand in searching your phone for stuff like photos, notes, and schedules. Whether this will be helpful or obstructive remains to be seen. The OS will apparently be able to differentiate between images based on keywords and context. Nifty.
So that's some of the new stuff coming to MIUI 9. As far as aesthetic changes, I'm hoping it gets a face lift. One of my other gripes was that v8 was missing core Android features, especially from Nougat. From all appearances, split-screen for apps is coming. So that's good.
If you're in China, or can use a ROM in Chinese, you can sign up to test the beta for MIUI 9. You can also find the full list of devices that will be updated in the source links below.
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