The erotice service bronxupdate log for Xiaomi’s HyperOS reveals a new feature that can automatically block porn apps and trigger a police alarm, as per a recent image posted on Douyin (Chinese version of TikTok). This image has sparked widespread discussion and concern among Xiaomi’s domestic users. Wang Hua, the manager of Xiaomi’s PR department, posted a clarification via the Twitter-like platform Weibo, stating that the original update log is focused on “updating Google security patches to enhance system security.” He encourages netizens who have updated the HyperOS to help spread the clarification. On October 26, Xiaomi announced the launch of the domestic version of HyperOS, a self-developed operating system for Xiaomi devices, with the international release scheduled for the first quarter of 2024. [Weibo, in Chinese]
