All You Need To Know About Xiaomi

What is Xiaomi?

Well, if you have up to date with tech news you want miss this name recently. Xiaomi is a privately owned Chinese electronics company originated in Beijing, China 2010. It is the 3rd largest smartphone distributor in the world and designs smartphones, develops apps, and make consumer electronics. In 2014, it listed no.3 in the most innovative company according to Fast Company magazine. MIT Technology Review as no. 30 out of 50 smartest companies and no. 35 in the Most Innovative Companies compiled by The Boston Consulting Group in 2014. On its 5th birthday, 2015, Xiaomi managed to break the world record for “most mobile phones sold on a single online platform in 24 hours”, by selling 2,112,010 handsets through its direct-to-customer website Mi.com. Interesting isn’t it?

What is MIUI?

Did you know that most smartphone companies have their own UI (User Interface) within Android OS? For example, Samsung has TouchWiz, HTC has Sense, OnePlus currently has two OS: CyanogenMod 12 and OxygenOS, ect. These are all Android Systems but with unique features. MIUI is the Xiaomi’s unique Android OS. Since it is Android, you don’t have to worry about all the synchronization facilities. What MIUI gives you additionally is cool features with customization. Furthermore, it has its own cloud storage like iCloud or Google Drive, with a storage of 5GB free of charge. Finally, it comes with its own security system to protect your smartphone from threats.

OK! So what’s it for me?

Xiaomi provides cost effective ~ hi-tech smartphones, smartphone accessories, and electronic items. It is highly popular in China and continues to grow their popularity throughout the world. Xiaomi’s concept is highly likely to Apple’s therefore, competitiveness will provide more quality and more wider range of consumer products to mingle with. If you are looking forward to be a part of a giant company, I think this will be a good opportunity to explore by taking a one simple step.

~ Happy Exploring!