Another day and yet another Mi Watch feature confirmed. Xiaomi revealed a few hours back that the Mi Watch can independently play music with the option to even download it to its storage. So you don’t have to rely on your smartphone to stream music. This can come in really handy when you don’t have your phone around, like when you are out for your morning jogs. And it looks like you can even play your music via its speakers.

Independent music playback isn’t new on smartwatches. Even Amazfit’s Pace lineup offers this particular feature and personally, I find it very useful as I don’t have to carry my smartphone around for music. However, the Mi Watch could make things even more interesting as it features an eSIM which means you can ditch your phone most of the time.

The Mi Watch will also, unsurprisingly, come with a heart rate sensor and smart home controls. You also get a replaceable fluororubber strap in multiple color options.

The Mi Watch will come with an MIUI for Watch OS. You will be able to install a number of different apps on the watch. As for the hardware, the Mi Watch will come feature Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor with connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, and even an eSIM. The watch is confirmed to feature speakers which means you should be able to make and receive calls on the watch, just like a smartphone.

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