HTC Exec Promises ‘Huge Surprises’ In 2015

HTC Exec Promises 

‘Huge Surprises’ In 2015

We expect to see a lot of interesting new devices and technology in 2015. The new year has already arrived in several countries around the world so now we start counting down the days until we get to see some new stuff. An executive from HTC took to Twitter a while back to raise some hype about the company’s 2015 roadmap, saying that it brings some “huge surprises.”

The executive in question is Jeff Gordon, the senior global online communications manager at HTC. He tweeted today that HTC’s 2015 roadmap is going to be “our best ever,” and that the aforementioned surprises “will blow you away.”

“I can’t wait to show you what we’ve been working on!,” says Gordon in another tweet, without giving up any hints about the products that the Taiwanese manufacturer will be showing off in 2015.

So there’s no official word as yet about the roadmap. Doesn’t matter, we’ll always have rumors. First off a new Desire handset is expected to be unveiled at CES 2015. Its probably going to be a mid-range device limited to certain markets around the globe.

What many are waiting for is the HTC Hima, the successor to HTC One (M8). Specifications of this smartphone have already leaked online multiple times, even if they’re not accurate, they paint a good picture of what we can expect from the next HTC flagship.

The Sense 7 user interface update from HTC is likely going to arrive around May. It is not bundled with the Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the company’s devices, this is something that will certainly interest HTC device owners. A whole new look and feel for their devices.

That’s pretty much all that has been rumored for HTC’s 2015 lineup. We’ll just have to wait on the company to make official announcements, and wow us with products that haven’t been rumored yet, if it has any of them up its sleeve that is.

The Incredible HTC RE Camera

The Incredible HTC RE Camera

This quick fire pocket sized camera thats perfect for the action enthusiast that is constantly just a second too late when fumbling through the apps in their phone or waiting for the camera to finally be ready.  The HTC RE packs a powerful punch by utilizing all of the great HTC Image stabilization features as well as providing a powerful 16MP camera at 1080p resolution.  This camera is set to launch by the end of the month at $199.

Not only does the RE come packed with many tools, but an app is also available for free download which works as a handy companion to the RE for viewing shots, film, or also as a hand remote shutter control for the RE itself.

New HTC One M8 Max Leaked Review

New HTC One M8 Max Leaked Review

  These specs sound like a smartphone fanatic's dream. The rumor also suggests that the phone is made up of an alloy consisting of aluminum and silicon carbide. Android L will be installed out of the box, with HTC's Sense 6.5 running on top. It appears that the fingerprint sensor that was found on the back of last year's HTC One max, has been scratched by HTC. 

  The HTC One (M8) max has a lot of competition with the Apple iPhone 6 Plus, Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and LG G3 all offering similar specs. But it might be best for HTC to take on these big guns and hope that the design of the device can carry it through.

HTC One M8 Max

HTC One M8 Max

  Although the release time frame of HTC's rumored One M8 Max phablet's is still a mystery, it appears the device is going to be one monster phablet if the latest specs leak is true.

  A new report from Chinese website MyDrivers (via BGR) has revealed the purported device for a 5.5-inch 2K display, Snapdragon 805 quad-core 2.7MHz processor, 3GB of RAM, 3,000mAh battery, an 18-megapixel camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) and Android L. 

  As BGR notes, these specs are very similar to those previously leaked for what was being dubbed the HTC One M8 Prime, which the Taiwanese tech giant reportedly decided to suspend indefinitely earlier this year.

  No matter the name it releases with, a device with these specs would surely become a legitimate competitor to the market's current phablet lineup, including Apple's new iPhone 6 Plus and Samsung's Galaxy Note 4.

  Trusted leaker @evleaks previously reported that HTC is planning on launching an M9 and M9 Prime in early 2015, with the M9 serving as the direct follow-up to the M8 and the M9 Prime packing the rumored specs improvements tied to the M8 Prime, plus whatever else HTC comes up with.

  However, @evleaks does make the interesting claim that the M9 Prime would release before the M9, ExpertReviews notes.

  According to the evleaks tweets, the e M9 Prime will be waterproof and designed from an "exotic material: composite of aluminum and liquid silicone," with specs including a high speed Cat. 6 LTE radio, a quad-core Snapdragon 805 SoC clocked at 2.5GHz, a USB 3.0 port, a 5.5-inch QHD resolution screen and 3GB of RAM, BGR reports.

HTC Design - Behind the Scenes

HTC Design

Behind the Scenes

A deeper look at the craftsmanship, dedication, and care the HTC design team team puts in to each HTC device. For those who care about owning the best, we built the HTC One (M8). 

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs HTC One (M8)

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs HTC One (M8)Speed Comparison

This review of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs. the HTC One M8 is brought to you by Phonearena's Youtube channel and provides an insight to the powerful processors of these flagship devices.

  The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is a beast of a smartphone with its super powerful SoC and tons of RAM. However, is it faster than its competitors in the real world? We decided to find the answer. Here's our real-world speed comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and the HTC One (M8). Enjoy it, but keep in mind that we're using a pre-production unit of the Note 4, so who knows - things might get better when the phone launches officially.

HTC Desire 820

HTC Desire 820

The HTC Desire 820 has been featured in the latest IFA show and it does not slack.  Aside from its new shiny and colorful appearance, selfie lovers will drool over this great new phones 8MP front facing camera.  This incredible new Octo-core phone.....yes 8 cores, is brought to you by HTC as their most powerful phone to date.

Check out the hands on review by Pocketnow above for other stunning details on this powerful new HTC Desire 820 phone.

HTC One M8 for Windows

Do I Need the HTC One M8 for Windows?

  This review is brought to you by Pocketnow and provides extensive details of the Microsoft Windows Operating System vs. the stock HTC Operating System.  

  Both phones are identical except for their functionality.  If you were in the market for a new phone and are absolutely in love with the new HTC One M8's design (We know....we are too), then this video should answer many questions for you.

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HTC One M8 for Windows vs Lumia Icon

HTC One M8 for Windows

 vs Lumia Icon

This powerful review by Pocketnow reviews the two most popular mobile phones currently running the Microsoft Windows Operating System.  Both mobile devices boast powerful features and all of this is taken into consideration as everything from form factor, style, processing, display and more are put to the test.

HTC One M8 TV Remote

Use Your HTC One M8 

for a TV Remote

  The TV app makes HTC One a key part of your entertainment experience. The TV app lets you easily tune into your preferred shows, get reminded when your favorite show is on, see what shows are coming up, and more.

  Discover current and upcoming programs with the intelligent electronic program guide (EPG) that learns your viewing habits and suggests shows you might like. The TV app can also remember more than one EPG, so if you have more than one service provider, you can get reminders for any of them.

Important: Make sure that you have an Internet connection before you set up the EPG.

• Open the TV app.

• Tap Next.

• Select your location, and then tap Next.

• Depending on your location, you may be asked to enter your postal code or select your region.

• Choose your TV service provider, and then tap Next.

Note: Your cable or service provider may not be supported by the TV app.

• Select the channels included in your cable package, and then tap Next.

• Select your video on demand services, and then tap Next.

Note: The available video on demand services depend on your location.

• Tap the heart next to your favorite shows. If you don't find your favorite shows in the list, tap the magnifying glass, enter the show's name, and then tap the heart.

• Tap Finish.

For More Information on how to configure your HTC One M8 as a TV Remote click Here

HTC One M8 Phone Cases

HTC One M8 Phone Case Selection

  HTC One M8 Phone Cases come in a variety of styles and designs.  Although the phone presents stunning features and a very durable metal design, it is still susceptible to scratches and damage.  Our phone cases offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and use high quality durable materials such as TPU and Silicone to resist whatever life throws at you.  We also carry a large assortment of screen protectors as well.  Below we have provided a large assortment of links to several of our models which are available for purchase.  

Feel free to Click on any of the image links below to our Ebay store with FREE shipping or through any of our other stores provided below.

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HTC 64-bit Desire 820 smartphone

HTC 64-bit 

Desire 820 Smartphone

  It was only yesterday when we were invited by HTC to "save the date" for the company's "IFA Breakfast". Rumors have been swirling that HTC will be bringing forth a 64-bit Android smartphone in time for the annual IFA expo in Berlin. Next, we published the story of Qualcomm's leaked product map that shows its mid-range 64-bit processors are almost ready to start rolling off the fab. 

  The HTC rumor makes even more sense with this revelation into account, and now the company posted a teaser image on Weibo, which shows the digit "820". It's known that the only HTC products with three-digit names are its Desire series of low and mid-tier phones, which leads us to the conclusion that HTC is possibly preparing a Desire 820 phone based on Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 610 or 615 chips. 

  Looking at the "8" in its name, the Desire 820 might as well go for the octa-core Snapdragon 615, but that's purely speculative. Besides, the latest phone in the series, the Desire 816, has a quad-core CPU. If HTC wants to keep the price down, it will probably go for the quad-core Snapdragon 610.

  HTC is known for its pursuit towards being the first to bring cutting-edge technology to its smartphones. After all, this is the company that made the first consumer Android smartphone, launched the first smartphone with a 1080p display, and experimented with UltraPixel cameras to the dismay of some consumers. If there's one company we'd bet on coming up with the first 64-bit Android phone, it's HTC. We'll see what the future holds on September 4th.

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Xiaomi Mi4 vs HTC One M8

Xiaomi Mi4 vs HTC One M8

This review compares two mobile phones that have generated the most buzz in the business lately.  We have reviewed several flagship devices against the M8 and have eagerly anticipated seeing how well the Xiaomi stacks up against the HTC powerhouse.  The Xiaomi Mi4 is certainly well designed and at a fraction of the cost of flagship models.  Lets see how well this model stacks up.

HTC One M8 Windows Phone

HTC One M8 Windows Phone

 is Finally Here

Official Verizon Commercial

  After a much anticipated wait, the HTC One M8 Windows phone is here!  Verizon has just made the HTC One M8 Windows Phone available for order.

  As several reviewers have already stated, this phone does not dissapoint as the integration of an improved camera system and all of the HTC gadgets and applications work seemlessly with the new Windows mobile operating system.  Slash gear does a great quick intro into the phone below providing a great overview of some of the great features the new HTC One M8 Windows Phone has to offer.

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HTC One E8 Dual SIM

HTC One E8 Dual SIM

This review showcases the higher resolution camera and dual SIM version of HTC's flagship phone the HTC One M8.  With Dual SIM capabilities you will be able to hold multiple lines in one phone and can also fluctuate from International carriers as well.

Take a Screenshot on the HTC One

Take a Screenshot 

on the HTC One

  To take a screenshot on the HTC One, simply press power and the volume down button on the side of the phone together. After a second or two, you’ll see the animation show a screenshot, and you’ll also get a notification that a screenshot was captured. Now you’ll be able to pull it down from the notification bar and share it, edit it, or simply view it. It’s just that simple. We've also provided a video above for visual reference.  This method works on virtually all HTC models.

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Phunk Limited Edition HTC One M8

Phunk Limited Edition

 HTC One M8

  For its latest limited edition handset variant, HTC has teamed with Singapore art collective Phunk Studio to design a dashing take on the One (M8), which was revealed today.

  HTC and Phunk worked together to design the smartphone’s revised exterior, with the primary theme of “Wonderment” driving the result. You can catch a glimpse at the creative process of the two parties in the video below.

  Only 64 units were produced, but it doesn’t sound like they’ll be available for purchase (at least not through traditional means). HTC has yet to divulge full details, but some tech publications have mentioned impending giveaways, so that might be your best bet of trying to snag the device.

  Phunk’s involvement comes in advance of an exhibition that will stop in Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore, and is taking place during the studio’s 20th year of existence. The group has previously worked with such corporate heavy-hitters as Nike and Levi’s.

  According to HTC, the device signals the beginning of its “Here’s to Creativity” campaign for 2014, following last year’s One mini variant from fashion designer David Koma. Perhaps we’ll see even more slick, nearly-impossible-to-get designs before the year’s through.

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HTC One M8 for Windows Dot View Case

How Cortana will work with
the Dot View case

  HTC is widely expected to introduce an HTC One M8 variant that runs Windows Phone 8.1 at its Aug. 19 event. The full specs for the HTC One M8 for Windows have leaked.

  Nokia has long enjoyed being the top Windows Phone maker. Companies like Samsung and HTC, who have fared very well with their Android smartphones, haven't been able to repeat that kind of success with their Windows Phone-based handsets.

  HTC is going to attempt to change that and has scheduled a press event on Aug. 19, where it will unveil the HTC One M8 for Windows. The smartphone is expected to be an exclusive for Verizon Wireless and to go on sale shortly after its introduction. As its name implies, the smartphone will run Windows Phone 8.1 in place of Android 4.4. KitKat.

  A new report from WP Central reveals the HTC One M8 for Windows' complete spec list and some new information on the smartphone's features. The device is virtually identical to its Android sibling in terms of specs and hardware, including the premium brushed aluminum case that has been a huge hit with consumers and reviewers.

  The HTC One M8 for Windows will reportedly include a 5-inch 1920 x 1080 Full HD Super LCD3 display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and a pixel density of 441 pixels per inch (ppi) and run Windows Phone 8.1 out of the box. It will be powered by a 2.3-GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor and have 2 GB of RAM. The handset will ship with 32 GB of internal storage and a microSD expansion slot that will support up to 128-GB microSD cards.

  The camera capabilities of the HTC One M8 for Windows will include an HTC UltraPixel rear camera and 5-megapixel front-facing shooter. It will have dual stereo front-facing speakers with HTC BoomSound and pack in a large 2,600 mAh battery.

  The report also claims that the HTC Dot View Case for the HTC One M8 will be supported and also have integration with Cortana, the personal assistamt with Windows Phone.

  "This case lets you see who's calling, then answer or decline the call without opening it. Just swipe to answer or simply put it to your ear. It also shows you the date, time, weather and reminders. You can also instantly access Cortana by simply swiping down." The display shows through a dot matrix pattern.

This report is brought to you courtesy of Tech Times

HTC One M8 Dual SIM Unboxing

HTC One M8 Dual SIM Unboxing

  Samsung is all set to launch the Galaxy S5 Mini Duos (SM-G800H) with dual SIM support in India soon. The smartphone has been listed on the official Samsung India website. It was announced last month and packs a 4.5-inch (720 x 1280 pixels) Super AMOLED display, powered by a 1.4 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) with new Touchwiz UI. It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash, 1080p video recording and a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera.

  It has IP67 ratings for dust and water resistance, Finger Scanner and Heart rate sensor, similar to Galaxy S5. It has 3G connectivity, 1.5 GB RAM, 16GB of internal storage with expansion slot and a 2100 mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos specifications

• 4.5-inch (720 ×1280 pixels) HD Super AMOLED display
• 1.4 GHz quad-core processor
• Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
• Dual SIM
• 8MP rear camera with LED Flash and 1080p video recording
• 2.1MP front-facing camera
• IP67 ratings for Dust and water Resistance
• Dimensions: 131.1 x 64.8 x 9.1mm; Weight: 120 grams
• 1.5GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable up to 64GB with microSD
• Infrared LED for smart TV remote, S Health, Heart rate sensor
• 3G, dual band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (HT40), Bluetooth v4.0 LE, GPS and NFC
• 2100 mAh Battery

The Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos comes in Charcoal Black, Shimmery White, Electric Blue and Copper Gold colors. It is expected to launch in India in coming weeks.

Nokia Lumia 930 vs HTC One M8 Internet Speed Test

Nokia Lumia 930 vs HTC One M8 

Internet Speed Test

  AS both of these phones promote lightning fast operating speeds, this test is long overdue.  This is a quick video comparing the internet speeds I get with both the HTC One M8 and the Nokia Lumia 930 and which one was faster and had a more stable internet connection.

HTC One M8 Windows Phone Release Date

HTC One M8

 Windows Phone Release Date

  The fabled HTC One with Windows 8 is finally winding down and more than likely showing up at a Verizon Wireless store near you later this month.  Keep your eyes and ears open after the opening of HTC's promotion event in New York City around August 19th for all the buzz surrounding their flagship device and future plans.

 

  According to WPCentral, the WP version of HTC’s flagship smartphone will likely be announced in an event in New York City on August 19, and be released for sale on August 21 as a Verizon Wireless exclusive.

  

Why I ditched the iPhone 5s for an HTC One (M8)

Why I ditched the iPhone 5s for an HTC One (M8)

This review is brought to you by Pocketnow

You might remember that at the launch of the HTC One M8 I wrote an article titled "I was going to switch my iPhone 5s to an HTC One M8, but.." (http://pocketnow.com/2014/03/26/i-was...) and my arguments for avoiding the change were based on the poor camera, its lack of a fingerprint scanner, and the fact that boom sound wasn't everything. Fast forward to today, give me an HTC One M8 for a week and now my iPhone is in a drawer. Since a lot of you asked me why this happened, well watch our video to find out. 

CyanogenMod Android 4.4.4 ROM Arrives for HTC One M8

CyanogenMod Android 4.4.4 ROM

 Arrives for HTC One M8

  The CyanogenMod team has just started rolling out the first ever non-nightly release dubbed as CyanogenMod 11.0 M9 build for Xperia Z2 'sirius', Xperia Z2 tablets 'castor' and the HTC One M8.

  The latest M9 build of CM11 ROM has been successfully ported to about 50 different Android devices till date as it brings tons of new tweaks and improvements over its previous release (CM11 M8 build).

  Some of the key features and enhancements added to the CM11 M9 Snapshot build are given below 

(courtesy of the official changelog):

• Themes support for additional UI elements
• Heads Up Notifications – Bug Fixes
• Lockscreen – Allow doubletap to sleep when using secure keyguard
• Torch – Improve performance
• Safe Headset Volume – prompt when interfering with 3rd party device (Jawbone, Square, etc)
• Center clock support
• Quick Settings – respect locale changes on additional tiles
• Proximity Wake-Up support
• Spam notification filtering – Set notifications to auto-ignore based on content
• Settings Search – Additional improvements and highlighting
• Data Usage Info – Add support for CDMA devices without sim cards
• Bluetooth – Add additional A2DP profiles
• Bluetooth – Disable AVRCP 1.5 by default (fixes various car unit compatibility)
• Email – Fix saving attachments to storage for POP3 accounts
• Translations
• Account for Play Services induced wake-locks
• Fix encryption on some LG Devices
• Dialer – add support for Korean and Chinese to smart-dialer

  Interested Xperia Z2 or HTC One M8 users can go ahead and install the latest KitKat update via Cyanogenmod 11 M9 ROM, using our step-by-step guide below.

Pre-requisites

•   The Android 4.4.4 CyanogenMod 11 M9 build and the instructions given in this guide are meant for the international Sony Xperia Z2 and HTC One M8 models only. Verify device model number by navigating to Settings > About Phone.

•   Verify that your phone has access to latest custom recovery tools such as TWRP v2.6.3.0 and higher or CWM v6.0.4.5 and above.

•   Back up data and settings using a recommended custom recovery tool, like ClockworkMod(CWM) or TWRP, as it creates a complete image of the existing phone setup. In Recovery, choose Backup and Restore and tap Backup.

•   Verify correct USB drivers for the phone are installed on the computer (download Sony Xperia Z2 USB drivers or download HTC One M8 USB drivers)

•   Ensure USB debugging mode is enabled on the phone, by navigating to Settings > Developer Options (NOTE:Tap the device's Build Number seven times to unlock or reveal the hidden Developer Options under Settings.) Then select the check box to enable USB debugging mode under Settings > Developer Options.

•   Make sure the device has at least 80% battery charge to prevent unexpected device shutdown (due to battery drain) while installing the ROM.

•   Ensure the phone's bootloader is unlocked and rooted with latest ClockworkMod (CWM) Recovery or TWRP installed.

Steps to Install Android 4.4.4 KitKat on HTC One M8 with CyanogenMod 11 M9 ROM

Step-1: Download CM11 M9 Android 4.4.4 ROM for HTC One (M8) to your computer and extract boot.img from the zip file in a separate folder. Download Google Apps as well.

Step-2: Connect and mount your HTC One (M8) USB (mass) memory on your computer with USB cable.

Step-3: Now copy the downloaded Android 4.4.4 ROM zip and Google Apps zip files to the root folder on phone's SD card.

Step-4: Copy the boot.img file to android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory.

Step-5: Power off your phone.

Step-6: Now boot into Bootloader/Fastboot Mode. To do so, turn ON the phone while pressing and holding the Volume Down and Power buttons.

Step-7: After booting into Fastboot mode (on your phone), navigate to android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory (on your computer) and open Command Prompt (hold Shift and Right-click to Open Command Prompt).

Step-8: Type the following command and press Enter:

fastboot flash boot boot.img

Step-9: Then, input the following command and press Enter:

fastboot reboot

Step-10: Follow onscreen instructions and select BOOTLOADER to enter RECOVERY.

Step-11: Once you are in ClockworkMod Recovery, perform a full data wipe by selecting "wipe data/factory reset". Hit Power button to select everything while in Recovery Mode.

Step-12: Perform a cache wipe by selecting "wipe cache partition".

Step-13: Perform a dalvik cache wipe as well to prevent boot loops or any other errors. From CWM recovery, go to 'advanced' and then select "wipe dalvik cache".

Step-14: Return to the main recovery screen and select "install zip from SD card".

Step-15: Now select "choose zip from sdcard". Using volume keys, navigate to Android 4.4.4 ROM zip file that you copied to your SD card and select it using the Power button. Confirm the installation on next screen and the installation procedure should begin.

Google Apps: Repeat the above step for installing Gapps on your phone.

Step-16: Once installation completes, choose "+++++Go Back+++++" and reboot the phone by tapping "reboot system now" in the recovery menu.

HTC One M8 will boot now and it might take about 5 minutes to to complete first boot after ROM installation. So, please be patient.

CM11 M9 based Android 4.4.4 KitKat custom ROM is now installed on your phone. Go to Settings > About phone to verify installation.

HTC One E8 Great Review

HTC One E8 

Great Review

Outside of the enhanced new camera, this reviewer feels that the new E8 is lacking the punch that the M8 provides.  HTC's One M8 is among the best-designed phones we've ever seen. It works well, it's powerful, and it's beautiful. Now, in an effort to find a way to make its best phone a little cheaper, HTC is releasing the One E8, a phone with all the trappings of the M8 except for a plastic body and a much lower price tag. The question for HTC: can it change its best phone without changing what makes it special?

HTC One Windows 8 Phone August Release Date?

HTC One Windows 8 Phone

 August Release Date?

  HTC is reportedly gearing up to launch a new Windows Phone as soon as next month,  Engadget reports.

  The new device, called “HTC One (M8) for Windows,” is said to feature a 5-inch high definition display with a Snapdragon 801 processor, Ultra pixel rear-facing camera, BoomSound front-facing speakers, and support Voice over LTE.

  An official release date has yet to be announced from HTC, though many speculate it will be released for Verizon customers in August, or “no later than the end of September.”

  According to GottaBeMobile, the device will be priced at $199 with a two-year contract or $610 without a contract.

HTC One E8 vs HTC One M8

HTC One E8 

vs

 HTC One M8

State of the Union

  We likely don't need to tell you that HTC's choice to stick with a 4-megapixel camera for its flagship smartphone has been quite the controversial topic. According to the company, the One M8's larger, 2μmpixels are what makes the M8's camera great, though we never really agreed with them. Indeed, we continue to think that the One M8's camera lags behind all rival smartphones - the Xperia Z2, the Galaxy S5, the LG G3, you name it. 

  Recently, HTC announced the One E8 -- a near-identical, but plastic version of the One M8 with a different, more-orthodox 13-megapixel camera. We instantly saw an opportunity to put the two to the test in order to see what happens, and that's what we did.

Showdown

  Let's talk facts first. The HTC One E8 is equipped with a 13-megapixel, 1/3.06'' sensor with f/2.2 lens and a single LED flash that we found to be fairly impotent. The HTC One M8, on the other hand, goes for a different approach, as already mentioned, and instead makes do with a 4-megapixel "UltraPixel" Duo camera with a 1/3'' sensor, f/2.0 lens, and a two-tone LED flash.

	Resolution	Sensor size	Aperture	Flash	Features	Video
HTC One E8	13MP	1/3.06'' 4:3	F2.2	Single LED	Digital image stabilization, HDR, Panorama, Scenes	1920x1080, 30/60 fps, HDR video
HTC One M8	4MP	1/3'' 16:9	F2.0	Dual tone LED	Digital image stabilization, HDR, Panorama, Scenes, Duo Camera Effects	1920x1080, 30/60 fps, HDR video

  On the whole, we found that the One E8's camera is superior to that of the One M8, and pretty much across the board. In other words, while the amount of detail that is offered by the E8's higher resolution shooter is undeniable, its superiority extends to color reproduction as well. This applies to indoor photography, as well as outdoors during the day or night. Further still, this is despite the weaknesses of the E8's snapper, like the fact it consistently introduces a yellow fringe to photos and often underexposes snaps (so does the M8, by the way). In fact, even when the E8 stumbles, it usually is the case that the M8 itself stumbles too, and the two end up with comparable results that are simply inferior for different reasons.

  A small saving grace for the One M8 is video capture, where it proves to be the better choice and produces footage that is noticeably more dynamic than the overly-murky clips the One E8 manages. Another advantage the M8 has over the E8 is its Duo camera setup, which allows you to get a bit more creative and capture some fairly decent bokeh photos, along with the M8's superior overall speed in snapping photos.

HTC One with Windows Phone

HTC One with Windows Phone

The depth-sensor allows users to create refocused images as well as 3D effects, and it works quite well, we found in our One M8 review.

  HTC is reportedly working on a Windows Phone handset based on the HTC One M8.

  According to Engadget, the "One (M8) for Windows" will feature the same front-facing BoomSound speakers as the Android-based M8.

  Additionally, the variant will boast a depth-sensor for photo trickery, much like its Google brother.


  The new handset looks set to ship with an update to Windows Phone 8.1 too, which will offer support for advanced covers and voice-over LTE technology for US networks.

  The last HTC Windows Phone was the HTC 8X, a slick-looking handset that was essentially the One X Android phone in a new body.

HTC One Wear

HTC One Wear

HTC is due to launch a smartwatch, known as the HTC One Wear, in late August/early September.  This smartwatch offers a more stylish look than it's competitors and pairs flawlessly with all of their new powerful mobile devices.

TK Tech News claims to have seen the HTC One Wear in action in Taiwan, and says it has a similar design to the Motorola Moto 360, with a rounded clock face.

New Red and Pink HTC M8's For Sale

O2 and Carphone Wearhouse

 to sell HTC One M8

 in Red and Pink

Aside from the colour, the device remains the same featuring a 5in Full HD screen, support for 4G LTE and the innovative Duo Camera with a depth sensor allowing users to refocus photos after they are taken.

O2 and Carphone Warehouse have announced that they will exclusive versions of the HTC One M8 smartphone in red and pink colours. 

The mobile network O2 will offer the red colour of the flagship Android handset from 4 August, joining the Amber Gold and Metal Grey models. Customers can get the new model on O2's Refresh tariffs with up to 8GB of data.

Meanwhile, Carphone Warehouse is offering the flagship in pink (below) from 25 July starting at £28 per month including a free Dot View case.

"Honed from a single piece of aluminium, the HTC One M8 continues to flaunt the attention to detail and innovation that earned the first generation HTC One (M7) a prestigious iF Design Award." said O2.

O2's Refresh tariff means that customers only need to pay for monthly minutes, texts and data once they've had a phone for two years. Alternatively, they can upgrade early by simply paying what's left of that half of the contract.

The HTC One M8 is one of the best smartphones this year but it has strong competition from the LG G3 and Samsung Galaxy S5. Later this year the iPhone 6 is expected to arrive and will take on all these high-end Android devices.

HTC One (M8) pink

HTC One (M8) pink version pictured ahead of release

  The HTC One (M8) is a properly pretty phone – one that has a design so sleek that it looks great in just about any color. However, that shouldn’t be an excuse not to offer us more choice and we are glad to report HTC is not using it.

  We’ve got a press photos of yet another hue that is going to join the HTC One (M8) palette – Pink. The distinctly feminine color is said to launch this year, but that’s as specific as the info from the source gets. We are even not sure if the pink color will be available before or after the red version we heard about earlier.

  Anyway, whenever that happens the total number of available HTC One (M8) colors will be brought to five. The smartphone launched in the more classical Gunmetal grey, Amber gold and Glacial silver versions, while the two new colors will add some more punchiness to its design. We’ve also heard rumors of a blue version coming, but there has been nothing solid on that one just yet.

  Would you be picking the HTC One (M8) in any of the new upcoming colors or have you already gone for one of the more traditional paintjobs?

8 Ways To Make Your HTC One M8 Phone Live Longer

8 Ways To Make Your 

HTC One M8 Phone

 Live Longer

There's nothing more frustrating than having your phone battery die just when you need it the most which, by some weird law, is always when it seems to die. Use these eight tips to keep your HTC One M8 phone lasting longer.