Xiaomi lately broke the information on its Mi Followers Telegram channel (by way of Android Authority) that it is scrapping a function permitting gadgets utilizing MIUI and HyperOS to play audio from YouTube movies even when the display screen is off. The corporate cited compliance necessities for this resolution.
In its submit, Xiaomi knowledgeable customers that it has eliminated the “Play video sound with display screen off” function from the video toolbox and the “Flip off display screen” operate from the sport toolbox in current updates. These options have been initially launched with MIUI 12.
Final yr, Xiaomi changed the normal MIUI with a brand-new working system referred to as HyperOS. Widespread flagship smartphones working on HyperOS, in addition to these nonetheless working on the older MIUI, are affected by the removing. Among the affected gadgets embody:
Check out Xiaomi’s screenshot for the complete checklist of system and safety variations and system fashions.
Questioning why Xiaomi is making this variation? In keeping with the submit, it is all about compliance necessities. It appears the shift is in response to Google’s crackdown on providers offering YouTube Premium options for free of charge.
YouTube Premium, a month-to-month subscription service, brings customers unique perks similar to ad-free viewing, video downloads, and background video playback with different apps open or when the display screen is off. With a competitor providing one among YouTube Premium‘s paid options at no cost, it is comprehensible that Google would take problem with it.