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At the Mi MIX 4 launch event, Xiaomi also unveiled MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition. During the conference, the company said that the new version of MIUI does not bring any features and it only focuses on optimizations. Turns out that the company has silently introduced a new iOS-like widget system. 1 of 2 MIUI Widgets Vault v5.0.56 01 MIUI Widgets Vault v5.0.56 02 Xiaomi is testing a new iOS-inspired widget system in China. As per Xiaomiui (1, 2, 3), the new feature is enabled via the latest beta version of App Vault (V5.0.56) and MIUI Gallery (V2.2.21). At present, these versions of the applications can be only installed on devices with MIUI beta build based on Android 11. This means although the feature appears to be part of MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition, it can be also experienced by users with devices running the regular MIUI 12.5 beta software as well. However, they will have to sign up for the testing program for which the registrations end on August 27. 1 of 2 MIUI Widgets Vault v5.0.56 03 MIUI Widgets Vault v5.0.56 04 According to the official announcement, users can now place widgets with sizes 2×2, 4×2, 4×4, and 2×3 on the home screen. A new ‘Widget Store’ has been added through which users can drag and drop widgets of their choice anywhere on the screen. The smartphone maker has also introduced new system app widgets to make use of the new feature. As per Xiaomi, the new MIUI widget system will be under testing from August 17 to October 20. This suggests that users on the stable MIUI channel, especially in international markets, will have to wait for months to experience the new feature. 1 of 2 MIUI Widgets Gallery v2.2.21 01 MIUI Widgets Gallery v2.2.21 02 On the bright side, it’s good to know that widgets are making a comeback after Apple introduced them in iOS 14. Even Google has revamped the core Android widget system with Android 12. RELATED: Xiaomi launches the Mi TV Master 77 OLED with an 8.2mm build; thinner than mobile phones! Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 & Mi Pad 5 Pro Official: 11″ 120Hz refresh rate, 5G, MIUI for Pad & more! Xiaomi exec suggests the Mix 4 UD camera won’t give a spectacular selfie experience Xiaomi’s new Mi MIX series flagship in works, could be Mi MIX Fold’s new variant ALWAYS BE THE FIRST TO KNOW - FOLLOW US! Conversation2 Comments Your voice matters. Discussions are moderated for civility. Read our guidelines here Your Username Connect With Disqus Log In Your Username Sort by Best Mukesh Kumar 16 hours ago Me Reply Show 1 more replies Powered by TermsPrivacyFeedback TAGSMIUIMIUI 12MIUI 12.5MIUI 12.5 Enhanced EditionMIUI iOS WidgetsMIUI Widget SystemMIUI WidgetsXiaomi Previous article 5 Unique Features of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 that you should know! Next article OPPO Reno6 Pro+ Detective Conan Edition Hands-on: Beautiful Details makes this one Special! Sudarshan Just another random tech savvy person. RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition Logo Featured