Xiaomi is preparing to make a remarkable decision while the release of its new operating system HyperOS 3 based on Android 16 is awaited. According to the latest information, HyperOS 3 has been completely canceled. It is said that Xiaomi plans to follow Apple’s footsteps and directly switch to the “HyperOS 26” version.

HyperOS 3 may appear with a different name

Following Apple’s recent decision to use the name iOS 26 instead of iOS 19, Xiaomi’s decision to adopt a similar strategy has attracted considerable attention in the technology world. Companies are taking this step because version numbers create confusion among users.

Many users now have difficulty understanding which operating system is the most up-to-date. For this reason, companies like Apple and Xiaomi aim to eliminate this confusion by matching version numbers with the calendar year.

According to this approach, the version to be released in 2026 will be directly named HyperOS 26. Thus, users will be able to understand the most up-to-date version of that year from the name. Although this situation is only a claim for now; It is known that many strategies initiated by Apple in the past have been adopted by brands such as Samsung, Huawei and Xiaomi over time.

For example, decisions such as removing headphone jacks, not including a charger in the box and notched screen designs were first made by Apple. Later, these preferences became the norm throughout the industry.

However, Xiaomi has not yet made an official statement on the subject. So what do you think about this issue? You can share your views with us in the comments section below.