Xiaomi is rumored to be planning to ditch MIUI, its custom Android skin, for a new operating system called MiOS. This rumor comes from renowned tipster Digital Chat Station, who has revealed that MIUI 14 may be the last iteration of the OS.
It is still unclear whether MiOS will be another Android skin or a new OS altogether. However, it is expected to be available on Xiaomi smartphones, wearables, tablets, and even China-exclusive electric vehicles.
Another report by XiaomiUI claims that Xiaomi is still testing MIUI 15 and plans to release it with the upcoming Xiaomi 14 smartphones. This suggests that the switch to MiOS may not be immediate and that Xiaomi may continue to use MIUI for some time.
It is also possible that MiOS may be reserved for users in China, with MIUI continuing to be used globally. This is similar to how OnePlus used to have HydrogenOS for China and OxygenOS for other markets. Currently, OnePlus uses ColorOS for OnePlus phones in China and continues to use OxygenOS for regions outside of China.
Since there is conflicting information about Xiaomi’s switch to MiOS, it is best to take these rumors with a grain of salt until Xiaomi makes an official announcement.
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