This unbundling means that updates are more loosely tied to software versions, but we'll cover them here where appropriate so you know what all the changes are.įor those with smaller hands, being able to tap a button on the navigation bar rather than stretch up to swipe down notifications is a real bonus. For example, HTC Gallery is updatable through Google Play, so you could receive some changes to an existing device without that step to Sense 7. That means that it isn't necessary to have a complete Sense upgrade to make a few tweaks to a specific function. Just as Google has hacked pieces off Android, HTC has been doing this for a while too. We've just mentioned that Sense 6.0 didn't have a point upgrade and in part that's due to unbundling of apps. A note on app unbundlingĪ strange place to start, perhaps, is app unbundling. Welcome to our detailed HTC Sense 7 review. So whether you've just received the update on the M8, you're an HTC fan considering the M9, or just have a penchant for a deep dive into a smartphone UX, then read on and all will be revealed. The HTC One M9 is currently still on Lollipop, the HTC One M8 is now on Marshmallow.

With the HTC One M9 and the One M8 in front of us, we've been through Sense 7.0 with a fine-tooth comb.

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