No having to download a dodgy Google installer app here.

The general style of MIUI hasn’t changed much from what I used last year.

This is all part of the company’s efforts to stand out in the crowded Android market.

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Not every addition or change is positive.

I don’t know why any company would consider making these changes, but Xiaomi has.

The general visual style of MIUI is okay, and most parts are reasonably consistent across the board.

MIUI is filled with bloatware and unnecessary applications.

But hey, at least there’s no more random Chinese characters or dodgy app stores to deal with.