Xiaomi's HyperOS 4 Adds Cross-System Sharing With iPhone
HyperOS 4 lets Xiaomi users share photos, files, contacts and web pages with an iPhone, with the features requiring a Xiaomi account.
Xiaomi has detailed the cross-system features of HyperOS 4 that connect its phones with Apple's iPhone, according to gsmarena.com. The software allows Xiaomi users to share photos, files, contacts and web pages with an iPhone.
HyperOS 4 also lets users view cloud photo albums on either smartphone. Notifications and instant messages go further: the system offers two-way sync for real-time notifications and instant message replies across the two ecosystems.
For Mac and iPad owners, the Mi Connect Desktop app lets them control their Xiaomi phone through the larger screen.
HyperOS 4 debuted on the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and is expected to roll out on a bigger scale on October 15. The cross-system features require Xiaomi's connectivity app and a shared Xiaomi account.
Quick answers
What can I share between a Xiaomi phone and an iPhone with HyperOS 4?
Photos, files, contacts and web pages, according to Xiaomi's feature list. Users can also view cloud photo albums on either smartphone.
Can I control my Xiaomi phone from a Mac or iPad?
Yes, Mac and iPad owners can control their Xiaomi phone through the larger screen using the Mi Connect Desktop app.
What do the cross-system features require?
They require Xiaomi's connectivity app and a shared Xiaomi account.