The globe’s leading smartphone manufacturer, Xiaomi, recently announced a fresh update policy to get the software to the users much faster. This reflects the efforts the company puts in to enhance a user’s experience in the market where timely updates play a very crucial role in determining consumer satisfaction.
Once, Xiaomi used to face immense criticism due to the rollout schedule of the updates, which was much slower compared to its competitors like Samsung and Google. The users would wait for months until their devices got the latest version of Android or security patches, meanwhile remaining in the security risk list or being hindered in their software features. This new policy now promises faster and more frequent updates throughout its whole lineup, from budget models to mid-range devices and flagship smartphones.
Key Changes in the Update Policy
Under the new policy, Xiaomi would simplify its manner of updating as it reduces the test time and deployment on its proprietary Android skin called MIUI. By using its internal processes that could be made most advanced and by automating the whole process with a top-of-the-line automated testing tool, it looks to reduce the time taken in the deployment of updates considerably.
In addition, Xiaomi invests more resources in teams developing software for its devices so that more allocations are given towards the development phase and the test phase. It will thereby overcome bugs and issues of compatibility. Therefore, its delivery to end-users will become smoother.
In addition, it continues to specify that the organization would employ the rollout strategy bearing in mind that the regions require differential treatment that means in a bid to equip the users with their specific updates as per requirement within their locals. In such a manner, the process acquires a swifter pace yet, updating more relevance to users.
Impact on Users
With as much promise that the new update cycle holds for multiple advantages for Xiaomi users, most critical vulnerabilities patch in that update cycle. Finally, they will receive the new improvements of both Android and MIUI sooner than later to make it better for overall device performance and usability.
This policy change is also likely to boost Xiaomi’s reputation in the global smartphone market. As consumers increasingly prioritize software updates when choosing devices, Xiaomi’s commitment to faster updates will strengthen its position against competitors.
In a nutshell, Xiaomi has speeded up its update rollout speed and, as part of that effort, set out to improve the user experience while fixing long-standing complaints. On the horizon for Xiaomi users: safer, more abundant smartphones that will undoubtedly cash out the brand strong from the struggle of competition in the market for technology products.
