The Xiaomi Mi 9 will soon receive some new features that will improve the user experience according to info from the official WeChat account. Some of these new features launched with the Xiaomi CC9 series such as Mimoji and the Sky Replacement feature in the gallery app, while others are entirely new. Below are the nine features coming to the flagship:
- Panoramic selfie timer mode: this uses a stitching algorithm to take panoramic selfies with undistorted edges. It will come in handy when taking a group photo.
- Always on Display Spiral Clock: the Mi 9 uses an AMOLED display and supports Always on Display. Xiaomi has added new AOD features since the phone launched and now it has announced a new clock will be available. The clock has a spiral waveform and is a delight to look at.
- 3D Smart Gesture: the Mi 9 will support what is called 3D gestures similar to Motorola‘s “Chop Twice for Flashlight“ or “Twist for Quick Capture” Moto Actions. As shown in the gif below, you will be able to launch the camera app or the music app by drawing gestures in the air using the phone.
- Mimoji: The Xiaomi CC9e and Xiaomi CC9 saw the return of Xiaomi’s Mimoji feature. It has been revealed that the upgraded feature will also be coming to the Mi 9. Users will be able to create avatars of themselves, take photos, and even record videos.
- Sky Replacement Filter: this also launched with the CC9 and CC9e and allows you to change the sky in your photos to any from the preset ones. There is a clear sky filter, sunset sky filter, rainbow sky filter to name a few,
- NFC Bus Card support for more cities: the Mi 9 will increase its NFC Bus Card support to 256 cities across China and also increase support for 17 bus cards.
- Xiao Ai Garbage Classification: To help keep the environment clean, Xiaomi’s Xiao Ai assistant will get a new feature that will allow it to be able to answer questions related to proper waste disposal.
- Increased frame rate: The Mi 9 will support an increased frame rate of 60fps and improved graphics for games like PUBG.
- Android Q: The Mi 9 will also get Android Q beta. Xiaomi already began recruiting testers last week and says the closed beta version may be released this week.
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