Xiaomi Teases MIUI 8, Set to Be Launched with the Mi Max & Mi Band

Xiaomi has confirmed that it will launch MIUI 8 and the new Mi Band 2 at its upcoming event on the 10th of May. Of course, these will be unveiled alongside the Mi Max phablet as well, which is set to be the company’s largest smartphone yet.

A teaser video that was posted on MIUI’s YouTube channel offers us a sneak peek on what to expect from MIUI 8. Specifically, the notification shade has been revamped to offer a much more dynamic experience. The quick setting toggles are also available through the drop down menu, which is revealed by scrolling left or right.

Besides having a Material Design feel to it, MIUI 8 is also rumored to feature a cloud music application. It is also said to be based on Android Marshmallow 6.0, considering that the latest MIUI 7 is built upon it too.

The recently teased Mi Band 2 will also claim a spot at the launch event. To recap, the Mi Band 2 will sport a display, something that is not featured on previous iterations of the smart band. It will be interesting to see what new features the Mi Band 2 will bring to the table.

Xiaomi’s event on the 10th of May is certainly an exciting one. After all, the company will be unveiling three new things. Hopefully, more details will be revealed as we approach closer to the date.

(Source: MIUI Forum)

Xiaomi Mi Band With Display Teased by CEO Lei Jun

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun teased what could be the next generation Mi Band during the China Green Companies Summit over the weekend. The CEO dropped a hint on the possible successor to the Mi Band fitness tracker through Xiaomi’s own live-streaming app,

The fitness tracker will sport a display and a bigger overall build as a result. The unit appears to sit in a pod and uses the same silicone material for the band – like the current Mi Band design. Aside from that, the device also feature a physical button on the front.

The addition of a display to the original Mi Band is definitely a welcome one. Before this, users had to rely on the native Mi Fit app to view their activity levels and heart rate. Having a screen on the fitness tracker allows users to have quicker access to their stats, a feature that has been missing in the previous Mi Band and Mi Band Pulse.

According to Xiaomi the Mi Band 2 will be launched on the 10th of May alongside the Xiaomi Max.

(Source: MyDrivers )