In October 2023, Xiaomi released a new operating system (OS) called HyperOS for its flagship Xiaomi 14 smartphones in China. It replaced the long-used MIUI in smartphones. The Chinese tech company is now rumored to be developing HyperOS 2.0, its next-generation operating system based on the Android platform. One of the stated features of the proposed update could be the ability to detect hidden cameras, which could address a privacy concern important to frequent travelers.
Xiaomi HyperOS update
According to a media report by XiaomiTime, the HyperOS 2.0 update may support detection of hidden cameras via wireless local area network (WiFi). Using Wi-Fi signals, Xiaomi devices can search for and identify nearby hidden cameras.
Based on the screenshot released by the publication, the feature may be called “Camera Scan”. The user interface (UI) reads: “Find hidden cameras to protect your privacy and personal safety.” It allows users to scan nearby hidden cameras with a single tap.
The feature is expected to solve the privacy concerns of curious travelers living in unfamiliar environments. It is similar to a Python based program called Ingram. It’s available on GitHub and claims to check IP addresses for webcam vulnerabilities.
The camera scanning function will be available on Xiaomi devices with the HyperOS 2.0 update this October, one year after the release of HyperOS 1.0. Like last year’s update, it’s expected to improve the device’s performance and connectivity, as well as provide additional customization options.
Notably, Xiaomi brought its Android 14-based HyperOS to India with the launch of the Poco X6 Pro in January. Other devices like Poco F4, Poco M4 Pro, Poco C65, Poco M6 and Poco X6 Neo have also received the update.
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