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The Best Just Got Better: Introducing the HTC One (M8)

HTC
2014-03-28 13:16 2505

Delivering breakthrough design and packed with the latest HTC Sense 6 experience, HTC Duo Camera for advanced imaging, and intuitive Motion Launch

HONG KONG, March 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- HTC, a global leader in innovation and design, today unveiled the highly anticipated new HTC One (M8), the ultimate evolution of the award-winning HTC One. With the all-new HTC Sense™ 6, the new HTC One (M8), boasts a high quality metal unibody with Motion Launch™ controls to make everyday tasks easier. New Duo Camera technology delivers creative, professional-looking photos and amazing effects, and HTC BoomSound™ again sets new standards for audio quality on a smartphone.

Cedric SO, General Manager of Hong Kong and Macau, HTC said: "In 2013 we introduced the best smartphone in the world, but we never stopped challenging ourselves and the status quo in this category. As pioneers in mobile innovation, we continue to design and build devices that will dazzle, inspire and transform the smartphone industry. Today I'm proud to launch the most stunning, intuitive and advanced handset that the industry has seen to date, the new HTC One (M8)."

A leap forward in smartphone imaging

The new HTC One (M8) brings a totally different dimension to mobile imaging by combining the world's first smartphone with a Duo Camera that features HTC's innovative HTC UltraPixel module, a dual flash and full 1080p HD video recording, producing incredible images in all lighting conditions and rich, high-quality video. A 5MP wide-angle front facing camera also captures superior selfies with ease.

The Duo Camera boasts a depth sensor in addition to the main HTC UltraPixel module, capturing detailed depth information from a scene and enabling a range of beautiful and creative effects that allow you to do more with your images than ever before.

Instantly create professional-looking portraits by altering the focus of your image after the photo has been taken with UFocus™ or make your subject stand out in a more surprising way by altering the background with creative effects using Foregrounder™. You can also give your best shots a seasonal flavour using the Seasons animations. Copy & Paste lets you place your family and friends in a different photo entirely, while Dimension Plus™ presents a unique perspective on your photos by letting you view your image from a different angle by simply tilting the screen.

The advanced camera technology also works behind-the-scenes capturing images right from launch, so that when the shutter is activated, the sharpest possible image is instantly displayed. The camera autofocus operates at a speed of 300m seconds, producing beautifully crisp images of split-second action and when the flash is required, the intelligent LED Dual Flash automatically selects the exact colour tone and light intensity for more natural skin tones and a professional-looking shot.

With so much scope to create exciting imagery, Gallery organisation has also been a priority for the designers of HTC Sense, who have introduced Image match, a visual search tool that intuitively moves all the photos containing a particular subject into one album.

Finally the new HTC One (M8) has also integrated Slow Motion mode, which lets you shoot HD slow-motion video and then edit that video so you can slow down the action at the part you want -- perfect for adding drama or for highlighting a moment.

Motion Launch -- convenient gesture controlled shortcuts

With the Smart Sensor Hub, the new HTC One (M8) boasts capabilities that give the product a sixth sense. For example, Motion Launch™ is immediately able to detect its position and movement that allow you to interact with the phone without turning on the screen. A simple swipe will activate the device, Auto Answer allows you to answer a call by putting the phone to your ear without touching the screen -- a handy tool if the phone rings when you are digging the garden or washing the dishes -- and a double tap turns the lock screen on and off.

Beautifully designed inside and out

Achieving another breakthrough in design and quality with the new HTC One (M8), the phone's body has been re-crafted to create an even more stunning yet approachable look. The beautiful, durable, high quality metal unibody flows right up to the 5-inch, Full HD (1080p) display, tapering to thinner edges, with softer curves for a smooth, and more natural grip.

Supported by the Qualcomm™ Snapdragon® 801 processor with 2.5 GHz quad-core CPUs and fully integrated 4G LTE with mainland China, Taiwan and most of the major country, providing ultimate speed of mobile internet experience when roaming. Running Android and the all-new HTC Sense™ 6, completely redesigned with a cleaner, more striking visual style, HTC Sense™ 6 features bold, customizable colour themes and delivers a more intuitive, personalized user experience.

Enjoy 4G LTE seamless connectivity experience around the world

HTC One (M8) supports FDD/TDD dual mode LTE & multiple frequencies that are compatible with LTE networks in mainland China, Hong Kong and many other places around the world, allowing users to enjoy seamless connectivity inside or outside Hong Kong. Also, HTC One (M8) supports download speed up to 150Mps LTE CAT. 4 mode so as to provide users a speedy and smooth experience in Internet browsing and movie streaming etc.

Zoe in the cloud

In 2014, Zoe™ will evolve into a cloud-based service. Upload Zoe™ Videos for all to see, and invite friends to add their own photos, videos and music to share incredible highlight reels of classic moments.

HTC Dot View case -- protect your phone with retro flair

Taking that sixth sense functionality one step further you can extend Motion Launch™ by double tapping the dot view case, in addition to checking the time, weather, new texts, emails and calls -- without touching or revealing the screen. An outstanding phone deserves a case that protects and extends its innovative design and industry-leading functionality. Optimized by HTC Sense™ 6, the new HTC Dot View™ phone case protects the screen, whilst displaying notifications and interactions in a retro, dot-matrix style.

Extreme Power Saving Mode -- extra standby time at no extra cost

The innovation doesn't end there, as we are also changing how people use their phone battery. With the original HTC One, HTC optimized power consumption so that you could get the most out of your phone. The new HTC One (M8) takes this to a whole new level making the battery power last 40% longer. Whilst normal power saving mode delivers a great experience, we have also included an Extreme Power saving mode that makes your battery last even longer. Fully charged it will deliver 14 days' worth of battery power, whilst still allowing you to receive calls, texts and emails -- perfect for when you are travelling. Activated either manually or automatically, it delivers 60 hours of extra standby time at 20% power, 30 hours at 10% power and 15 hours at 5% power so, whether you are out late at night or hiking in the mountains, you never have to worry about running out of battery again.

HTC BoomSound gets bigger

The new HTC One (M8) again takes the smartphone audio experience to new heights. The latest HTC BoomSound™ technology creates an immersive, powerful, crystal-clear sound with rich tones from bass through to treble. Delivering sound that is 25% louder than the HTC One, without compromising quality, the new HTC One (M8) has dual frontal stereo speakers with a new amplifier, redesigned speaker chambers and a tailored audio profile for a truly high definition experience.

HTC BlinkFeed -- Your news direct to your home screen

HTC BlinkFeed™ is now more intuitive, with continuous scrolling for a fluid browsing experience, adaptable tiles and a new layout that presents articles in a clean, easy-to-read way. So whether you are into sports, movies or shopping, this feature ensures that that you will get the information most relevant to you. With News Bundles that bring all articles, Facebook and Tweets on the same topic together for easy reading HTC Hong Kong collaborates with the leading media companies in Hong Kong to provide the most updated media content, users to follow the most interesting news couldn't be simpler.

Fitness at a glance

With the new HTC One (M8), you can get healthier and stay motivated by combining its power-saving sensor hub with the preloaded Fitbit™ app. Set your fitness goals and see your achievements brought straight to your HTC BlinkFeed™ home screen with no additional effort.

HTC Sense TV

The only remote you need on the new HTC One (M8) has been redesigned to provide an interactive second screen. You can follow the conversation about the programmer online with integrated official Facebook and Twitter streams along with all the latest fan commentary from your social circles. HTC Sense™ TV now also brings live sports statistics for the 10 most popular sports in the world, with sports fans now able to access the latest scores, match statistics and live updates from unmissable games while they watch another game on the main TV screen.

HTC One (M8) Specifications 
CPU Speed Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 801, Quad-Core, 2.5GHz
Platform Android™ with HTC Sense™
HTC BlinkFeed™
Sim Card Type nanoSIM
Size 146.36 x 70.6 x 9.35mm
Weight 160g
Display 5 inch, Full HD 1080p
Storage (1) Total storage : 16GB
RAM : 2GB
Supports microSD™ memory card for up to 128GB additional storage (card not included)
Camera Duo camera
Primary camera: HTC UltraPixel camera, BSI sensor, pixel size 2.0 µm, sensor size 1/3", f/2.0, 28mm lens
HTC ImageChip™ 2, 1080p Full HD video recording with HDR video
Secondary camera: capture depth information
Front camera
5MP, BSI sensor, wide angle lens. with HDR capability, 1080p Full HD video recording
Gallery with UFocus™, Dimension Plus™, Seasons, Foregrounder, Image match
Sound enhancement HTC BoomSound™
Dual frontal stereo speakers with built-in amplifiers
Sense Voice
Network Bands LTE : FDD-700/900/1800/2100/2600MHz, TDD-2600MHz
HSPA/WCDMA : 850/900/1900/2100MHz
GSM/GPRS/EDGE : 850/900/1800/1900MHz

Internet (2) LTE : Up to 150 Mbps download speed, Up to 50 Mbps upload speed HSPA : Up to 42 Mbps download speed, Up to 5.76 Mbps upload speed
Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n
Sensors Gyro Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Barometer sensor
GPS Internal GPS antenna + GLONASS, Digital compass
Connectivity 3.5 mm stereo audio jack and microUSB
DLNA® 
micro-USB 2.0 (5-pin) port with mobile high-definition video link (MHL) for USB or HDMI connection (Special cable required for HDMI connection.)
Bluetooth® 4.0 with aptX® enabled
  Support consumer infrared remote control
  NFC
Battery (3) Capacity: 2600 mAh
Talk time: Up to 20 hours for 3G
Standby time: Up to 496 hours for 3G
AC Adapter Voltage range/frequency: 100 ~ 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
DC output: 5 V and 1.5A
Note: (1) Available storage is less due to phone software.
(2) Network bands in regions may be different, depending on the mobile operator and your location. Upload and download speeds also depend on the mobile operator.
(3) Battery times (talk time, standby time, and more) are subject to network and phone usage.
Note: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

Price & Availability

HTC One (M8) is available in April with Glacial Silver and Gunmetal Gray colour, the suggested retail price is HK$5,998.

Please see the link below for product photo:
http://www.bdcshk.com/webcontent/HTC/photos/HTCOneM8_ProductPhotos.zip

Source: HTC
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