When DJI launches new cameras, most of the attention naturally goes to the hardware. But anyone who regularly shoots with an Osmo Pocket, Osmo Mobile, or the company’s growing lineup of handheld cameras knows that the experience doesn’t end once recording stops. That’s where the DJI Mimo app comes in.
The free companion app has become the hub for transferring footage, editing videos, applying effects, updating firmware, and managing DJI’s consumer imaging devices. Now, DJI has released version 2.11.2 of Mimo, bringing several quality-of-life improvements that should make everyday shooting and editing a little easier.
The biggest convenience upgrade is aimed at Osmo Pocket 4P users. Instead of manually copying photos and videos after every shoot, the camera can now automatically and silently transfer media to a paired smartphone once it’s powered off. For creators who film throughout the day, that means footage is backed up without requiring any extra taps or cable connections.
Another notable addition is support for 4K Ultra HD Live Photos when using Osmo Mobile, allowing compatible iPhone users to capture higher-quality Live Photos with more detail and motion. The feature currently works on iPhone 14 models and newer, making it particularly useful for users who rely on their smartphones as their primary camera.
Editing also receives some welcome attention. The updated app introduces Cinematic Slow-Mo Live Photos, letting users export compatible videos as dramatic slow-motion Live Photos with a single tap. The feature works with standard videos recorded at 48 fps or higher, offering another way to create eye-catching content that feels more dynamic than a traditional still image.
DJI has also made collaboration easier with a new Preset Sharing & Importing feature. Users can now generate a share code for their custom editing presets, allowing friends, teammates, or social media collaborators to apply the exact same look without recreating every adjustment manually.
While none of these additions completely reinvent the app, they address common pain points that many creators encounter during their workflow. Automatic transfers save time, preset sharing simplifies collaborative editing, and Live Photo enhancements give users more creative flexibility, all without requiring new hardware.
The timing is also notable because DJI recently expanded its camera lineup with the Osmo 360 II, its second-generation 360-degree camera. The new model builds on the original with features including native 8K video at up to 60 frames per second, improved low-light performance, replaceable lenses, enhanced dynamic range, 120MP 360-degree photos, 105GB of built-in storage, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, and NFC pairing. Like other recent Osmo products, the camera relies heavily on DJI Mimo for setup, firmware updates, file transfers, reframing, and editing.
Unfortunately for US customers, the Osmo 360 II is unlikely to officially arrive stateside. Because of the ongoing FCC block on new DJI products, the camera is expected to miss an official US launch despite rolling out in other global markets. The regulatory restrictions have already prevented several recent DJI products from being sold through official US channels, making the Osmo 360 II the latest likely casualty of the ongoing standoff between DJI and the US government.
Even so, the latest Mimo update benefits a much broader audience than owners of DJI’s newest camera. Millions of existing Osmo users can take advantage of the new workflow improvements immediately, reinforcing DJI’s strategy of keeping its software ecosystem evolving alongside its hardware.
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