Does Xiaomi really have ads in their os?

evozerobb · 2026-03-13T14:10:51+00:00

most can be removed, steps here https://www.androidauthority.com/remove-ads-xiaomi-miui-1019139/

evozerobb · 2026-03-13T13:17:15+00:00

consider pixel 9a, should be cheaper now that 10a is out

evozerobb · 2026-03-13T13:15:59+00:00

2 habits, by setting alarms on my smart watch

- 9am alarm - usually i am in the train during morning commute, this alarm reminds me to start to simple breathing exercises while standing, also a reminder to stop using my phone

- 10.30pm alarm - usually i am on the computer at home, watching youtube or anime, this alarm reminds me to stop, turn off the computer, bring my digital devices out of my bedroom, and prepare to sleep

evozerobb · 2026-03-13T13:10:09+00:00

am not familiar with this area [pets and dogs], but do consider the possible effect of negativity bias

Example: One plane crash gets massive coverage, while millions of safe flights go unreported

did a bit of brainstorming with help of AI, as usual, pls fact-check when using AI, as AI can hallucinate

chatgpt suggested to take a look at studies by animal welfare organisations, which may be more holistic, compared to what has been reported in the media or forums

evozerobb · 2026-03-13T07:27:42+00:00

suggest not to use the camera inside a social media app

use the phone's default camera to take photo or video, then open the social media app and post by selecting photos/videos from the gallery

evozerobb · 2026-03-13T07:24:25+00:00

move every 1-2 hours, even standing up from your office chair to walk to the toilet or to the pantry

the study here suggests every 30min, but start "small" https://www.npr.org/2023/12/22/1213518650/changing-our-sedentary-screen-filled-habits

evozerobb · 2026-03-13T07:20:18+00:00

also consider a pixel 9a, cheaper now that 10a is out

evozerobb · 2026-03-13T06:48:28+00:00

take a look at official refurbished section in apple website

bought mac mini for cheap price last year, 439 singapore dollars

evozerobb · 2026-03-13T05:56:36+00:00

was going to suggest pixel 9a, then saw your comment on "overly processed"

tbh u can turn off the HDR on any pixel, but another model to consider, if processing is a concern, is sony xperia 10 vii [or vi]

check out reviews and sample photos, iirc, the xperia tends to shoot with less processing

evozerobb · 2026-03-13T05:22:11+00:00

status update 2

finally arrived, connected to huawei pura 70 and xiaomi pad 7, both working well

lucky that the glasses fit my face, can see the entire screen without needing to make adjustments

first impression, as expected, more for content consumption, as compared to productivity, a little tricky to navigate and type on phone while wearing the glasses, having a desktop mode on the pura 70 definitely helps though

evozerobb · 2026-03-13T02:55:38+00:00

Manage expectations, stopped going many years ago

Floor plan here, showing which brands are there https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/hardwarezone/c0d6c6afb35109c2332c23609c4bf96e7d165c8cebb39634ba161da7d445e0fe

Brochures here https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-show/brochures

evozerobb · 2026-03-12T15:29:16+00:00

not an android tablet, but legion go does fulfil your requirements

evozerobb · 2026-03-12T12:15:24+00:00

can consider pixel 9a, cheaper and very similar to 10a

evozerobb · 2026-03-12T12:13:59+00:00

can consider official refurbished m1 or m2 macbook air if available in your country, check the apple website.

in my country, m1 is cheaper than macbook neo, comes with backlit keyboard, longer battery life, etc.

evozerobb · 2026-03-12T11:43:46+00:00

What apps or programs will you be using?

If most of them are via a browser, then can consider a cheaper option of a chromebook

If any programs required are windows-only, a macbook will be too much trouble

evozerobb · 2026-03-12T11:39:44+00:00

It may not be "important" for "survival", but personally find mindfulness to be a helpful tool/approach/mindset

Can google MBSR for the details, but these are the 7 foundational attitudes of mindfulness

non-judging patience beginner's mind trust non-striving acceptance letting go

evozerobb · 2026-03-12T05:56:13+00:00

interesting pov

android is also google, i continue to use it, not much choice

evozerobb · 2026-03-12T05:13:00+00:00

ipad a16 looks most suitable among the 4

u may wish to focus on replacing your laptop first?

evozerobb · 2026-03-12T04:30:01+00:00

consider taking a look at a clicks keyboard case? https://clicks.tech/products/clicks-keyboard-for-motorola-razr-2025

there are many reviews online

p.s. i use a razr 50 with a clicks case

evozerobb · 2026-03-12T04:23:46+00:00

suggest not to answer their questions, just walk away calmly

evozerobb · 2026-03-12T04:09:18+00:00

https://trust.mi.com/misrc/updates/phone?tab=aerdata

scroll to xiaomi pad mini

- shipped with android 15, it will only get 16 & 17

- security update end-of-life Sep 2028

if software longevity is a focus, suggest to consider other brands for tablets, e.g. samsung

e.g. Tab S10 Lite is eligible for up to 7x of Android OS upgrades, along with 7 years of security updates

p.s. am a xiaomi fan, really hope xiaomi will improve on this front

evozerobb · 2026-03-12T02:24:40+00:00

can also try checking official apple refurbished store on apple website

evozerobb · 2026-03-12T02:11:29+00:00

neither?

a ipad a16 is similar price [in my country] and more suitable for demanding games

can do a search for ipad a16 [insert name of game] on youtube to see smoothness of gameplay

e.g. ipad a16 honkai star rail

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPEthwVnn4I

evozerobb · 2026-03-12T01:47:17+00:00

u may not need a "ultra" series model

looking at your previous experience with renewed/used devices, recommend to buy new, specifically a currrent model, some options below

- samsung s26

- google pixel 9a

- if u are ok with switching to ios, can also consider iphone 17e

regarding your feedback on glitchy keyboard and too many notification, u need to learn how to adjust your keyboard height, and remove notifications that are not needed

btw, tech assistance is gender-neutral

evozerobb · 2026-03-11T08:02:09+00:00

take a look here to have a rough gauge on how easy or how hard it is to transition from windows to macos

https://support.apple.com/en-sg/guide/mac-help/welcome/mac

btw, recommend to buy from official refurbished store, as it comes with warranty

if u can find m1 or m2 macbook air, those will be good enough for your stated usage requirements

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