Xiaomi has released a major update for its popular Smart Band 8 bracelet, updating the firmware to HyperOS 1.6.222 in China. This update brings a host of new features and improvements focused on enhancing performance and user personalization.
What’s new in this update?
The most notable addition is the support for focus notifications. This feature, previously introduced in the Smart Band 8 Pro, allows users to prioritize notifications from specific apps, ensuring that only the most important information is displayed on the wrist. This is a welcome addition for those who often feel overwhelmed by notifications, as it helps to minimize distractions and focus on tasks.
In addition to focusing notifications, the update also introduces support for paid watchfaces. This opens up new opportunities for personalization, allowing users to choose from a wider variety of designs and styles to suit their individual preferences. While some may see this as a step toward monetization, it also offers a potential source of revenue for developers and designers, which could lead to even more diverse and creative watch faces in the future.
In addition to these major additions, the update also addresses various known issues, further improving the overall stability and performance of the device. The update is gradually rolling out to users, so if you haven’t received it yet, keep an eye out for it in the coming days.
This is not the first major update for Smart Band 8. Last August, it received a firmware update (version 1.3.176) that introduced several key features, including Smart Do Not Disturb mode, new watch faces, and support for bus cards in certain regions. The update also expanded fitness tracking capabilities with a new Frisbee movement algorithm and somatosensory vibration feedback in games.
Launched in April last year, Xiaomi Smart Band 8 has already gained a reputation for its impressive features, including a bright 1.62-inch AMOLED display, sleek race track design, and a host of health and fitness tracking capabilities.
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