HTC One M8 Gold Edition Arrives in Singapore

Beautifully designed inside
and out

HTC has achieved another breakthrough in design and
quality with the HTC One (M8). In 2013, the metal unibody of the original,
critically acclaimed multi-award winner, HTC One (M7) has been refined 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 and tapers to
thinner edges, with softer curves for a smooth, more natural grip. 

Supported by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor and
the latest Android 4.4 operating system, the HTC One (M8) features the all new Sense
6. Completely redesigned with a cleaner, more striking visual style, Sense 6
features bold, customisable colour themes and delivers a more intuitive,
personalised user experience.

A leap forward in
smartphone imaging

The 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 UltraPixel module, a dual flash and full 1080p
HD video recording, producing incredible images in all lighting conditions and
rich, high-quality video. A 5-MP wide-angle front facing camera also captures
superior selfies with ease.

The Duo Camera boasts a depth sensor in addition to
the main 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 simply by 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
focuses with as quickly as 0.3 sec, producing beautifully crisp images of
split-second action and when the flash is required, the intelligent 2 x LED dual
colour flash automatically selects the exact 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 HTC’s Sense designers, who have
introduced Image Match, a visual search tool that intuitively moves all the
photos containing a particular subject into one album.

Motion Launch – convenient
gesture controlled shortcuts

With the introduction of Motion
Launch and Sense 6, the HTC One (M8) is immediately able to detect its
surroundings. Thanks to intuitive, low-power motion and proximity sensors
controlled by a centralized hub, you are automatically able to interact with
the phone without turning on the screen. With Auto Answer, you are also
able answer a call by simply putting the phone to your ear without having to
swipe up the screen – a handy tool to have if the phone rings when you are
digging the garden or washing the dishes. With these quick shortcuts, a simple
double-tap to turn the screen on and off or a single swipe, everyday tasks are
made that much easier.

Power Save Mode – extra
standby time at no extra cost

With the original HTC One (M7), HTC optimized power
consumption so that you could get the most out of your phone. The HTC One (M8)
takes this to a whole new level by making the battery power last 40% longer.
Not only this, but it also includes an extreme power saving mode that, when
activated either manually or automatically, delivers up to 10 days of extra
standby time. So whether you are out late at night or hiking in the mountains,
you never have to worry about running out of battery[i].

BoomSound gets bigger

The HTC One (M8) again takes the smartphone audio
experience to new heights. The latest BoomSound technology creates an
immersive, powerful, crystal-clear sound with rich tones from bass through to
treble. Delivering sound that is 25% louder than before, without compromising quality, the new HTC One (M8) has dual
frontal stereo speakers with new amplifiers, 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 brand-new
layout that presents articles in a clean, easy-to-read way. With the
introduction of a new SDK that allows partners to integrate their own content,
users can now more easily find and subscribe to new media sources, in addition
to instantly creating custom feeds on any topic. So whether you are into
sports, movies or shopping, this is the perfect feature for ensuring that you
get the information that is most relevant to you. With News Bundles that bring all
articles and tweets on the same topic together for easy reading and over 1000+
content partners now clearly categorized on one page, following the most
interesting news couldn’t be simpler[ii].

Fitness at a glance

With the HTC One (M8), you can get healthier and stay
motivated by combining its intelligent, power-saving, sensor-hub with the
preloaded Fitbit app / Fitbit.[iii] Alternatively, use the
phone in conjunction with one of Fitbit’s range of trackers to access advanced
features such as sleep tracking and smart alarm, or to capture data when
exercising without the phone. Set your fitness goals and see your achievements
brought straight to your BlinkFeed home screen with no additional effort.

Sense TV

The only remote you need on the HTC One (M8) has been
redesigned to provide an interactive second screen. You can follow the
conversation about the programme online with integrated official Facebook and
Twitter streams along with all the latest fan commentary from your social
circles. 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 multiple games while they watch
another game on the main TV screen.

HTC Dot View™ Case – protect your phone with retro flair

An outstanding phone deserves a case that not only
protects it but that extends its innovative design and industry-leading
functionality in style. Optimized by Sense 6, the new HTC Dot View phone case
protects the screen, whilst displaying notifications and interactions in a
retro, dot-matrix style. Check the time or weather and be alerted to new texts,
emails or calls – all without once revealing the screen.