Xiaomi may be phasing out the POCO Launcher in favour of its System Launcher as part of the HyperOS 2 rollout.
The POCO Launcher last received an update in July 2024, and there have been no announcements about further development.
Why Replace POCO Launcher?
Xiaomi wants a unified software experience for all its devices, including POCO, Redmi, and Xiaomi models.
The System Launcher aligns with HyperOS 2 and offers:
- AI Optimization: Faster, smoother, and smarter interactions.
- Feature Parity: Consistent features across all Xiaomi devices.
- Regular Updates: Frequent updates for better performance and bug fixes.
POCO Devices Likely to Get HyperOS 2
Over the next 10 days, Xiaomi is expected to announce POCO devices that will receive HyperOS 2. Likely candidates include:
- POCO F5 Pro
- POCO X6 Pro
- POCO X5 Pro 5G
- POCO M6 Pro
- POCO Pad
What to Expect from HyperOS 2
The System Launcher will bring:
- AI-Infused Features: Smarter search and seamless multitasking.
- Faster Updates: More frequent updates for better performance.
- Unified Design: A cleaner, modern interface across devices.
The switch to the System Launcher could improve performance and consistency for POCO users.
As Xiaomi rolls out HyperOS 2 globally, stay tuned for updates on which POCO devices will get the new experience.