Dots with details
The DotView case costs an extra $49.99 but handily displays handy info such as time and current weather.
Answer or ignore
The DotView case lets you answer or ignore calls without flipping open its cover.
Visual volume
Use the DotView case to see volume levels without using the One M8's screen.
A slicker lock screen
The HTC One M8 features a new lock screen with fresh shortcuts. Swipe up to unlock, right for BlinkFeed, and left for your main homescreen.
Color coded for freshness
HTC's Sense 6 custom interface now features themes built around colors to freshen up your Android experience.
Phone talks TV
The HTC TV app uses the One M8's IR blaster to control HDTVs.
Get alerts for shows
The TV app will remind you when your favorite shows are on plus switch to the right channel for you.
Edit it with depth
Paired with the HTC One M8's depth-sensing second lens, the camera app lets you refocus plus edit the foreground and background of photos.
The Lytro look
The Ufocus function lets you select what stays in focus and what does not for a classy Lytro-like effect.
Add depth for drama
The HTC One M8's Ufocus ability helps you add extra depth and more drama even to otherwise blah office shots.
Seasons greatings
The Seasons effect lets you add virtual objects such as snowflakes, cherry blossom petals (shown here), or other items to photos.
Take sharper selfies
Equipped with a 5MP front camera, the HTC One M8 takes some pretty crisp selfies.
Sketchy backgrounds
You have the option to add a simulated pencil-sketch background to pictures for artistic effect.
Weather is where it's at
An HTC smartphone wouldn't be right without a full-featured weather app, and the One M8 keeps the tradition alive.