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Xiaomi is switching from MIUI to HyperOS as its smartphone operating system. On Xiaomi devices, both systems are in use, although HyperOS offers more functionality. This is the unique way that HyperOS benefits users.




1. Integration of Unified Ecosystems The goal of HyperOS is to unify all Xiaomi products into a single system. This covers wearables, laptops, tablets, phones, and smart home appliances. With this integration, customers should have an easy time navigating between devices and effectively managing their smart home. Even Xiaomi's SU7 electric car is connected to it.


2. Enhanced Battery Life and Performance In comparison to MIUI, HyperOS consumes less RAM—just 9.14 GB as opposed to MIUI's 12.53 GB. This improves system performance and saves over 3 GB of storage. Additionally, HyperOS extends battery life. Because of background improvements, battery usage may be high at first, but it will last longer afterwards.




3. The feature of dynamic interactionThe "Dynamic Notch" is a feature of HyperOS that is similar to Apple's Dynamic Island. This feature displays information such as hotspot status, battery percentage, charging speed, and silent mode using the area surrounding the notch or punch-hole camera. It offers fewer features now, but more will be added in later versions.


4. Simple Removal of Bloatware Users of MIUI have voiced complaints regarding difficult-to-remove bloatware, or pre-installed software. With a mechanism to remove undesirable apps, HyperOS simplifies this. By doing this, background activity is decreased, improving performance and freeing up storage.




 5. A Better Control Point With HyperOS, the Control Center has been redesigned to seem cleaner and simpler. By default, icon captions have been removed. If they would like, users can re-enable captions in the settings. Larger icons and a single swipeable panel make up the redesigned Control Center, which is easier to use. Additionally, it has a widget for music playback, which lets users manage music without opening other programs.


Because of HyperOS's improved efficiency, easy-to-use features (such bloatware removal), and ecosystem integration, users find it appealing. In order to guarantee a seamless transition, Xiaomi is bringing HyperOS to additional devices. HyperOS may incorporate third-party apps and services, improve the Dynamic Notch, and add new features as it develops. With its emphasis on a seamless user experience and a connected environment, HyperOS represents a significant advancement for Xiaomi and sets a new benchmark for its products.

HyperOS vs. MIUI: Key Differences on Xiaomi Devices




 There are numerous twists and turns in the Spotify HiFi story. The music service's superior streaming tier was first teased more than three years ago, but it hasn't yet been released. According to recent reports, Spotify's premium subscription will include lossless audio as an add-on along with additional benefits like AI-powered playlists, sophisticated library management, and optimized headphone sound quality. Additionally, CEO Daniel Ek of Spotify acknowledged during today's earnings call that the company is still working on a better-than-Premium service, though he did not provide a firm release date.




Ek stated that the project is still "in early days," which may be my all-time favorite way to phrase a common expression in the tech sector. (For those keeping track at home, Spotify initially revealed HiFi 1,247 days ago.) "Our goal is to provide a significantly enhanced version of Spotify," stated Ek. Consider spending about $5 more than the present premium tier. It's sort of a deluxe version of Spotify, with all the features of the standard version plus a lot more control, higher quality overall, and a few other things I'm not ready to discuss just yet. It will probably cost approximately $17 or $18.




Those corporations have multiple divisions to offset any losses, so they can be more aggressive with their pricing. Spotify isn't as fortunate, so the firm had to change its strategy and create an add-on bundle that it hopes will appeal to as many of the app's ardent users as possible. At last, it appears that the moment is perfect. A sizable portion of Spotify's 246 million users, according to Ek, desire an upgraded version of the service. "Those are truly passionate music fans who want even greater control over how they use Spotify and its music features."


According to a Bloomberg article, Spotify plans to release its "deluxe" version—as Ek puts it—later in the year. We now only have a few months to find out everything the add-on plan comprises, after all this waiting.


Spotify CEO Confirms Upcoming 'Deluxe' Version Featuring Hi-Fi Audio




 Google has debuted the Pixel 9 Pro Fold with a short teaser film that is associated with Gemini, only hours after announcing the Pixel 9 Pro. Though the devices have already been leaked online, as is typical with Pixel phones, at least we can put an end to rumors regarding the design or moniker of Google's upcoming foldable Android phone. Double-stacked lenses for the back camera module, the outer screen, and the hinge are all visibly seen in Google's teaser film.





After multiple leaks that provided extensive information about the phone, including hands-on photos and comparisons to other new gadgets, Google finally unveiled the Pixel 9 Pro. The company will host an event on August 13 at Google HQ in California to reveal more information about the Pixel 9 lineup and other forthcoming gadgets.





The Pixel 9 Pro was teased to include a significant AI and Gemini component in a video that the company released. Additionally, Google's online shop offers another picture of the Pixel 9 Pro, and you can already register there to receive updates about it.


Google is reportedly preparing to release four phones in the near future: the Pixel 9, the Pixel 9 Pro, the Pixel 9 Pro XL, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. This information comes from recent regulatory filings and other leaks. We won't have to wait too long to formally see what Google has in store, as its event is in less than a month.




We might have to wait until Google's hardware presentation on August 13th to find out about additional specifications and information regarding improvements from the first Fold. This phone, the 9 Pro, the Pixel Watch 3, and whatever remains will all be visible there. Google's online store allows you to register for updates regarding the Pixel 9 lineup. Earlier today, the page just included the Pro, but it now also features the Pro Fold.

Google Reveals Pixel 9 Pro Fold Early To Avoid Leaks




 By means of a third-party adapter-splitter that plugs into your mobile device and functions as a bridge between your console's headphone port and your wired headphones, Voicemod is able to provide its voice-changing technology to console gamers. The Voicemod Key dongle allows players to get around current limitations on Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo systems that have closed-off software shops. Developers are prohibited by Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo from creating soundboards or real-time voice changers for their respective consoles that require stringent audio licenses.




Obtaining a voice changer on a PC is far simpler. To use a real-time voice changer on a PC, all PC gamers need to do is download and install Clownfish, though they should be careful not to keep it running in the background while participating in a work-related Zoom call.


Two double-sided male auxiliary cables and wired headphones with an integrated microphone are needed in order to use the Voicemod Key adaptor to change your voice. With one of those cords, you can link your headphones to the Key, and with the other, you can use a controller to link your console to the Key (or, in the case of the Switch and Steam deck, the console's headphone socket). Additionally, your phone must have Voicemod's iOS or Android app loaded, and iOS 16 or later must be installed on your iPhone. Software version 8 or higher is required if you're using an Android device.




Given the voluminous wires and devices required to reach a working voice-changer and soundboard, this system as a whole isn't ideal or a straightforward solution. However, Voicemod acknowledges that the Key is merely a way to "sidestep" current console limitations.


Consoles like Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo's Switch, and Steam Deck will work with the Voicemod Key. Voicemod's app and adaptor will work with tablets as well, if you'd prefer to experiment with different voices and noises on your console using an iPad or Android tablet rather than your phone. Power users of Discord may also use the Key's soundboard for on-the-go Discord voice calls or to switch their voice by just plugging it into their phone and using wired headphones with a microphone.




AI is used by Voicemod's technology to modify voices. The business first released its PC software in 2022. In the previous year, the company revealed that their Voicemod software could be integrated with MSI's Mystic Light system, enabling players to synchronize their altered voices with unique RGB effects.


How the Voicemod Key Adapter Lets Xbox and PlayStation Gamers Mask Their Voices




 Anker, a Chinese electronics maker, has introduced a new all-in-one solution for home storage. With a 30 kWh storage capacity, the Anker Solix X1 system is available in single-phase or three-phase variants. A firm representative told PV Magazine, "It integrates a power module, battery module, solar inverter, and energy management system."




 "Offers a striking contrast to the bulky appearance of traditional home storage devices with its slender 15-centimeter profile." There are four versions of the single-phase equipment available; the PV inputs range from 7.36 kW to 12 kW, and the AC outputs from 3.68 kW to 6 kW. It weights 19 kg and has dimensions of 670 x 335 x 150 mm.





There are four types of the three-phase storage system that have an AC output of 5 kW to 12 kW and a PV input ranging from 10 kW to 24 kW. It weights 30 kg and has dimensions of 670 x 450 x 150 mm. Each power module must be connected to a 5 kWh Li-ion (LFP) battery module, which can be stacked to create a total of 6 kWh of storage capacity. The maximum power and current for charging and discharging are 3 kW and 7.6 A, respectively.




IP66 protection is another advantage of the new product. According to the business, "each battery pack can charge and discharge independently thanks to our innovative energy optimizer, ensuring efficient energy storage and utilization." "The Solix X1 is outfitted with numerous safety precautions, premium-grade LFP batteries, auto-isolation for abnormal batteries, and 0-volt shutdown technology, all of which maximize power safety." This material is shielde

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Anker Revolutionizes Home Storage with New All-in-One Solution

 



A new, almost effortless method for copying files from Google Photos to iCloud is being provided by Apple and Google. Over the next week, Google is going to be adding support for iCloud to its data transfer tool, which will allow you to migrate your photo collection straight to Apple's service without having to download anything. This was noticed by 9to5Mac. It is a supplement to Apple's 2021 iCloud-to-Google-Photos service and is a part of a larger data portability plan backed by a few major internet companies.




There is no need to download anything because images and videos are delivered immediately to iCloud, making the service very simple to use. You can designate which albums you want transferred, or you can send your entire library at once. Common picture and video formats are included in the list of file types that you can transmit on Google's support page. Then, for some reason,.webp. When you start a transfer, a copy of every file is sent to your iCloud account; therefore, until you remove the originals manually, they will stay in Google Photos.




Google is the most recent business to provide a service of this kind; in 2019, Meta published a tool as part of the Data Transfer Project that allows you to move your Facebook images to other platforms. Having your pictures with you makes it simpler to transition between phone ecosystems and preserve memories, should you choose to do so. Large IT businesses collaborating with one another? Unprecedented! It is, you know, morally proper to allow users to move their data between platforms, and regulators actually like to see this kind of behavior.



How Switching from Google Photos to iCloud Just Got Easier

 



On July 8, Nothing planned to unveil the first smartphone from its low-cost CMF subbrand. However, in a series of continuous teases, it has disclosed the CMF Phone 1's distinctive customizability, which includes an easily removable rear panel and a dial for attaching accessories. This variant will not support the light-up glyphs found on the Nothing Phone 1 and Phone 2, but a brief video showcasing a revolving dial on the rear appears to be modeled after the aluminum alloy dial on the CMF Buds, which permits a lanyard to be fastened to the earbuds' charging case.




The teaser released today appears to suggest that the phone's dial will, at the very least, work similarly to the CMF Buds' dial in order to accept accessories. The dial can be unscrewed and replaced with optional attachments, such as a folding kickstand and lanyard mount. Will it have more features? While there haven't been any cryptic clues, the displayed dial is similar to the CMF Neckband Pro headphones' smart dial, which controls playback, volume, and active noise cancellation.




Although it's unclear if other manufacturers are producing replacement rear panels, a closer look suggests that the device might support panels that add a wallet to hold credit and ID cards or a larger battery, a la Mophie Juice Pack or the Motorola phones that supported "Moto Mods" a few years ago. It's also unclear whether taking off the back panel will make it simpler to reach the CMF Phone 1's internal components, including the battery, but the feature might be more about personalizing looks and features than making repairs easier.

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