Is this the end of the POCO Launcher? Moving to system launcher with HyperOS 2

The most recent update to POCO Launcher came out in July 2024 with very little news announcing any further development since then. Instead, there is a rumor already doing rounds that POCO Launcher is going to be very soon replaced by the System Launcher as part of the efforts of Xiaomi to unify experiences under HyperOS 2.

If true, this is huge for POCO users: the interface of their device, somewhat brought closer to the rest of the Xiaomi ecosystem. Here’s why this possible shift can be exciting and what it means for POCO devices.

Why Replace POCO Launcher with the System Launcher?

1. Statement of Unified User Experience : Xiaomi is working on an optimized software experience with HyperOS 2 for all its devices. The System Launcher is used both in Xiaomi and Redmi devices, designed neat and effective to complement the modern HyperOS ecosystem.
2. AI Optimization: The System Launcher is designed to leverage the AI-powered optimizations of HyperOS 2, offering faster, smoother, and more responsive interactions.
3. Feature Parity: Moving to the System Launcher means there is feature parity across the board, with no fragmentation between Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO models.
4. Consistent Updates: Unlike the POCO Launcher, which has not seen an update since July, this System Launcher is updated quite a bit with HyperOS for better support and bug fixing.

POCO Devices Expected to Receive HyperOS 2

Over the next 10 days, we will see which POCO devices are officially updated to HyperOS 2, with the possible new System Launcher. Candidates would be:

1. POCO F5 Pro
2. POCO F6 Pro
3. POCO X6 Pro
4. POCO X5 Pro 5G
5. POCO F5 5G
6. POCO X6 5G
7. POCO M6 Pro
8. POCO M6
9. POCO Pad

Why the System Launcher Transition is Exciting

The following changes might have a few positive effects on POCO users:

• Faster Updates: New features, security patches, and bug fixes arrive much quicker.
• AI-Infused Features: Smarter search, seamless multitasking, and some HyperOS-specific features include Circle to Search and AI services integration. Visual consistency refers to a consistent interface through Xiaomi’s ecosystem for a modern and clean optimized UI.

What’s Next?

And so, as HyperOS 2 is continued to roll out across the globe, a picture of one unified software experience is starting to appear before Xiaomi. It might well replace the POCO Launcher to underscore consistency in performance and innovation. Well, stay tuned over the coming 10 days as more comes in about the fate of the POCO devices and the official list of models getting HyperOS 2.

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