Now we over onto MIUI 8’s juicy new features:
Gallery
Xiaomi has redesigned the new Gallery app to make it more user-friendly and feature rich with 3 main changes. First, you will be notified whether your photos have been synced directly in a more friendly manner. Also, similar pictures will be grouped together instead of showing you individual ones in the gallery. GIF photos will have a “Gif” logo on them to identify them directly from the gallery app. There’s a new feature as well which will keep the thumbnail of the HD photo on your smartphone and the original one will be available on the cloud which will reportedly save up to 90% of gallery storage.
Then there are new editing features on the gallery app as well allowing you to add doodles, graffiti, and other filters on photos. Also, you can edit videos in the gallery, and perform functions such as cropping, adding filters, captions or even music. Finally, there is a new SWIPE to share feature for easy sharing of your photo.
Lock Screen
Xiaomi has partnered up with over 50 different media outlets from around the world to bring high-quality lock screens for your MIUI 8 powered smartphone every day. Its the same basic design, just plenty more to pick from!
MIUI 8 Calculator
MIUI 8 adds advanced calculations and conversions to it previous calculator app, bringing with it the ability to calculate your monthly budgets or currency conversions in one simple app.
MIUI 8 Scanner
The new scanner comes with Quick QR code generation for WeChat Wallet and Alipay in China. You can also scan barcodes to search and purchase products online. The scanner also converts information in images to text at any angle. Another interesting feature is the ability to solve maths problems with step by step solutions.
MIUI 8 Notes
Ever wanted to lock you private notes so others can’t snoop at them? The new notes app now comes with a passcode function and fingerprint lock option. A new grid new allow for easier navigation, and simple templates are provided.
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