HTC One M9 — A strong contender

The latest HTC One addresses a major shortcoming, the camera

Update: 2015-04-02 11:32 GMT
HTC One M9

In Samsung’s and Apple’s shadows, HTC barely has any market share despite having good phones. But the latest edition of the HTC One, dubbed M9, is even better than previous year’s models, as it addresses a major shortcoming — the camera.

Better Pictures

The 4MP camera in previous One smartphone was quite low, resulting in fuzzy images, especially when cropped or enlarged. HTC had turned its attention to making each pixel capture more light, but the phone didn’t always succeed in taking better indoor and night shots.

The new HTC One M9 fixes that by squeezing in a 20MP rear camera. Images are indeed better when enlarged. The new One does well in low light, too, compared with test shots taken with last year’s model.

It Is In The Location

HTC adapts the home screen to your location. At work, for instance, you’re shown apps for email, calendar and note-taking. At home, you see music, YouTube and an app store for more ways to waste time. When you’re out, you get Maps.

Smash-Safe, Superb Sound, Storage

HTC is offering US customers an extended protection plan for one year. You get a free replacement if you crack the screen, drop the phone in the toilet or damage it in any other way. You’re limited to one replacement, and the plan doesn’t cover loss and theft. If you don’t need the replacement, you’ll get a $100 credit on your next One.

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