And then there’s the AOSP dilemma. Google has already killed off its open-source dialer and messaging apps, essentially forcing manufacturers and custom ROM developers to create their own solutions.

Smartphone users increasingly expect the OS to adapt to their habits and needs rather than the other way around. With iOS 26 and Android 16 introducing tile resizing and rearrangement, the standard ...

Xiaomi’s HyperOS 2.0 represents a significant advancement in Android customization, seamlessly integrating innovative AI features to enhance user experience. This update focuses on personalization, ...

HyperOS is the new OS from Xiaomi with a lot of changes on the granular level. While it brings some cool features and necessary improvements, not everything in HyperOS is worth praise. If you want to ...

Xiaomi and Samsung are two of the biggest smartphone manufacturers. Their devices boast powerful hardware, but how does their software compare with each other? Although HyperOS and One UI are based on ...

Along with Xiaomi 14 series reveal, the company unexpectedly announced a totally revamped custom Android overlay called HyperOS, which was due to replace MIUI. Now that the first phones with HyperOS ...

A dev build of HyperOS has leaked, letting users sideload the apps on their Xiaomi smartphones and get a look at the various upcoming changes. While several apps have received a new look, the overall ...

Xiaomi is preparing to roll out a major software update that will bring the latest generation of Android to its HyperOS custom skin. The company’s new HyperOS 3 was just announced with only a small ...