Author: Jonjo

Xiaomi continues to deliver new features and optimization with each closed beta build. That’s probably why this version of MIUI has been touted to be more stable than what’s the “stable ROM.” And with the latest close beta build, the Chinese OEM has enabled memory extension feature for Redmi K30 5G, unlocked refresh limit on apps like YouTube, enabled Performance mode in battery settings, and more. The latest closed beta build that brought these features started seeding today. Perhaps, the update started deployment today as from that version number – MIUI 12.5 V21.9.8 – shows the update is for September…

Xiaomi is making changes to its update policy as it looks to start offering three Android OS updates and four years of security support. The move is long overdue, given that some OEMs like Samsung have made it official to extend the Android OS support for their flagship and mid-range phones. Xiaomi has just joined. They are set to start with the upcoming Mi 11T and Mi 11T Pro. The Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro are expected to debut on September 15. Of course, it will run Android 11 on top of MIUI 12.5 outside of the box. With the…

Google hasn’t made it official when it will release the stable Android 12. The next iteration of Android OS is expected to debut with the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, which also doesn’t have a tentative launch time frame. However, the stable Android 12 release is only a matter of time as the build has reached platform stability for weeks now. It was the Android 12 beta 4 that achieved that, with Google asking developers to starts testing their app compatibility. What that means is going forward, there will be no changes while all APIs have been confirmed.…

The RAM Extension Function started deployment months ago in China. It was the Mi 10 Ultra that received the function initially, and we expected a wider rollout. The function has now arrived on both premium and mid-range phones in China. At first, we believed it would arrive for global stable ROM users with MIUI 13, but that seems not to be the case. Going by recent reports, the Xiaomi RAM Extension Function is now available on Redmi 10 and POCO F3. Some days ago, the POCO F3 and Mi 11X started pushing the stable Enhanced Edition of MIUI 12.5. The…

Smartphone OEMs now equips their phones with the best camera hardware in the industry. Even mid-range phones feature factory-leading camera hardware even with an affordable price tag. Recently, many people now settle with mid-range phones considering there are no significant differences with premium phones. However, camera hardware coupled with a premium processor is what determines the performance. But thanks to the Google Camera app, mid-range phones with their processor can still take amazing shots. The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G features a capable Snapdragon 855 SoC. It features three rear camera sensors – primary 48MP, 8MP Ultra-wide, and 5MP depth sensor.…