HTC One (M8): all about the new top of the line smartphone from HTC

After much speculation, HTC finally announced their new top smartphone line. The HTC One (M8) is the successor to the current HTC One, with hardware of the highest level and many innovative features for consumers. HTC intends to maintain the standards of the previous version, which featured high-performance components to perform tasks with ease.

The new version of the smartphone comes with improved hardware and some design changes, which now has some curves in its structure. In addition, the HTC One (M8) also hit the market with two integrated cameras to new possibilities. Want to know more about all this? So check out the details of the new HTC One (M8).

Hardware: the ultimate weapon of HTC

Whenever we talk about smartphones from HTC, we believe in the powerful hardware it offers to its consumers. With HTC One (M8) the story is no different and the phone comes with components that would make any competitor jealous. For starters, it has a new generation processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, with power to perform any function very quickly.

More than that, the handset also comes with a 5-inch screen and full HD resolution, generating pixel density of 440 pixels per inch. Is still necessary to highlight the 2 GB of RAM memory of the device, which can ensure much efficiency in multitasking functions. Finally, the One (M8) comes with 2600 mAh battery technology and battery saving by management software.

A new concept in design

Of course there is a little inspiration from the HTC One in the new model. But please note that the manufacturer really changed a number of details to bring a more interesting device to consumers. There was a refinement in the details of the outer shell of the smartphone, which is now more curvaceous and also has more rounded edges and metallic finish that draws attention.

As you can see in the images throughout this page, this new design houses very well the 5-inch HTC One (M8) screen - 0.3 inches longer than the ones in the previous version of the device. Sound outputs remain at the two edges of the smartphone and the front camera now takes up less space in the structure.

And, if you are finding that the design of the device is a secondary issue, it is good rethink. The vice president of design at HTC claims that the changes brought about by the One who is allowed the manufacturer to invest in innovation. To The Verge, he said: "If it was not for One, HTC probably would not be here today."

Dot View Case

Still on the design, HTC announced the arrival of a new layer of protection that can impress many. This is the Dot View Case, which has a lot of holes, which allows users to have various information about the device without having to turn the entire screen.

And no need to press any button for that, because activation of the screen works the same way as has been seen in other devices. Just give two little taps on the screen for it to be activated and show the information that consumers want. When the Dot View Case is attached, this activation occurs in a limited way, showing time and other notifications with a more retro look.

BoomSound: the audio you want on your mobile

Because of space limitations for the necessary movements to build a structure of high level audio, cell phones usually have very high pitched sounds. But HTC promises that it does not occur in One (M8), since he has the same BoomSound technology present in the previous generation of devices.

Counting with two audio outputs, smartphones allow music and video have taken the sound to spectators in a more uniform manner. This is very interesting especially for those who like to watch movies on laptops.

New UltraPixel Camera

The smartphone from HTC has two main cameras integrated to the back of the device. They bring some very interesting possibilities, even with only 4 megapixels maximum resolution. Working together, the two cameras can capture images with different focuses at the same time - thanks to UFocus technology - allowing the user to decide which will be used in a "post-processing".

The features of "UltraPixel" also promise better results for photographs in low-light environments. As for video recording, the camera of the HTC One (M8) can capture movies in Full HD resolutions, still having the ability to add 12 different filters the results so that your clips look even more interesting.

HTC Sense 6: "The Sixth Sense"

It's hard to keep the focus on smartphones only updating hardware and making them more powerful. For this reason, companies also invest in software and installing new features on their tops line appliances updates. HTC did it with the new one (M8) and brought some news that can leave anyone with that "itch in hand."

One of the big news today is the update of the HTC Sense user, which reaches version 6.0 interface. Along with it, a lot of buzz emerges to allow consumers to have quick access to the main existing functions on their devices. To start, the launcher BlinkFeed keeps bringing social networks, notification and dynamic access to the main apps of HTC One (M8) updates.

The Service Pack will also be updated to ensure more security for consumers, as well as fix some small errors that could be present in the previous version. One of the main apps come with new TV interface is HTC, which gathers information on television shows and even allows Smart TVs are controlled by smartphone screen.

Going beyond screen taps

It is also true to say that the HTC Sense 6 brought new possibilities for gesture commands. Several innovations were installed on HTC One (M8), and some of them are really amazing. With new possibilities of gestures applied to the sensors, the smartphone can be reactivated with just a slip of fingers on the screen and then simply move to leave him at eye level.

Another very interesting possibility relates to mute the smartphone in case of calls at inopportune moments. Simply turn the unit - if with the screen down, causing her to get up, for example - so that the connection is quickly rejected and interrupted sounds. Through controls by voice is also very simple answer to any call without touching the phone.

Availability

 The major carriers of the United States are now selling the phone, which should begin to be delivered in the first half of April.

Still no word on prices that will be charged by each device since the HTC will hold sales only by operators with different contracts and plans. It is possible that some values ​​begin to be revealed in the coming hours, but so far there is no concrete information about it.