During a special event in Beijing, Xiaomi demonstrated MIUI 9, Mi AI Speaker and other novelties. And here is brief review.
MIUI 9
The new version of the Xiaomi user interface. The biggest improvement here is image search – photos can be found be key words. Another new thing is Smart app Launcher – the system opens the app according to the screen content. Lastly, MIUI has a Smart assistant – it can find anything.
Mi AI Speaker
Xiaomi’s smart speaker with an omnidirectional microphone for capturing voice from 360 degrees. The speaker can determine its location and produce sound in a way that echo doesn’t spread. The speaker can play music, read audiobooks, broadcast radio and control a smart home. Apparently, Xiaomi is creating the whole universe of its smart devices, just like many other brands.