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Hands-on: HTC One M8 in all its glory [VIDEO]
Looking for hands-on with the all new HTC One M8? Look no further, as we’ve already gotten some up-close and personal time with this bad boy in New York City. The device was just announced this morning, and brings to the table a healthy suite of improvements over the original 2013 model it was named after.
Beefier internals, ambitious new camera features and one of the coolest cases we’ve ever seen were all unveiled, and we’re bringing you an even closer look. Touched on in this video are the cool Dot View case (which you can find more details about in the hands-on right here), new camera features, BlinkFeed and Motion Launch, and more new goodies added as part of HTC Sense 6.0 (which we regret to inform you HTC is trying to call the “Sixth Sense”).
All in all, the device you see above and in the photos below seem to be quite gorgeous at first glance, even if not quite as gorgeous as the original HTC One was in its heyday. Can’t go wrong with a zero-gap brushed aluminum construction, though, which makes this thing feel like one of the most premium pieces of technology you can find today.
Want to know more? Just hit that big play button above to be whisked away to smartphone bliss, and stay tuned for more coverage about the HTC One M8 coming up shortly (including our full review in the days to come)!
HTC One M8 Google Play edition listing goes live in the Play Store
If you’ve been eyeballing the HTC One M8 since it became official early this morning, you’re not alone. So were we. For those that perhaps weren’t too crazy about the idea of HTC Sense 6.0 running the show — good news. The listing for the HTC M8 Google Play edition is now live in the Play Store. While that doesn’t mean the phone is actually available right now, we’re expecting it orders to begin sometime in late April (whenever the phone becomes widely available for other carriers).
Those curious about pricing will find the phone carrying the heft price tag of $700. No surprise there. That’s the kinda price you have to pay for quality. The good news? The HTC M8 Google Play edition is running a stock Android experience and receives updates nearly as quick as Nexus devices. Also, with HTC’s new apps hitting the Play Store, expect features like the IR blaster to remain intact for the Google Play edition, as well as others. Don’t you just love this new trend?
As for carrier compatibility, keep in mind the HTC M8 Google Play edition is only compatible with AT&T and T-Mobile’s networks (just like last year’s model). For all those interested, Google Play link provided below.
Purchase on Google Play: HTC One M8 Google Play edition
Hands-on: HTC One M8 Dot View case brings a heavy dose of 80s nostalgia [VIDEO]
The flip case isn’t a new idea by any means. We saw them rise in popularity after the iPad made them mainstream and eventually they began making their way to phablets like the Galaxy Note and even last year’s HTC One. That being said, leave it to HTC’s design team to dress it up a bit, adding equal parts style and function — even a splash of 80s nostalgia — in the “Dot View case” for the HTC One M8.
We’ve already seen the case leaked out in pictures. Featuring tiny holes that allow light to peak through (Lite-Brite, anyone?), the Dot View case shows everything from the time, to weather, or incoming calls. Where the average flip case has you opening the protective cover in order to interact with the device, the Dot View case actually allows the flap to remain shut, as shown in our hands-on video. Again, it’s nothing ground breaking, just a way to add a little style and make your friends go, “Woah.” Check out the video (above) and gallery down below.
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