HTC Sense 5 includes BlinkFeed, Zoe, and TV (screenshot gallery)

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  • First choose your home region

    First choose your home region

    The evaluation unit I am testing is an international model where there are options to select your home country for the proper language, keyboard, and settings to appear.

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  • How do you want to setup your HTC One?

    How do you want to setup your HTC One?

    You will likely want to setup the new HTC One from scratch since it is a new device, but later on you may want to restore from a backup you have. You can also transfer or import content from a number of different devices, including the iPhone.

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  • Choose your transfer source

    Choose your transfer source

    Select from one of three sources.

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  • Supported sources

    Supported sources

    Here are the specific sources to choose from.

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  • Specific directions for HTC Transfer Tool

    Specific directions for HTC Transfer Tool

    This page will walk you through the use of the tool that HTC provides to make transfer and setup much easier.

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  • iPhone options

    iPhone options

    You can transfer content from your iPhone.

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  • HTC Backup toggle

    HTC Backup toggle

    You can backup your HTC One and this setup screen lets you toggle this on or off.

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  • Select your old phone

    Select your old phone

    Content from older phones can be transferred to your new HTC One.

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  • Settings have been applied

    Settings have been applied

    You will see a congratulations when you complete your settings.

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  • Typical HTC BlinkFeed page

    Typical HTC BlinkFeed page

    This screenshot shows the my BlinkFeed highlights.

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  • BlinkFeed status updates

    BlinkFeed status updates

    You can post to your social networks right from the top of the BlinkFeed page.

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  • There are a few menu options in HTC BlinkFeed

    There are a few menu options in HTC BlinkFeed

    Tap the right menu to see the options available for the BlinkFeed.

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  • Choose categories for your BlinkFeed

    Choose categories for your BlinkFeed

    There are several default categories for you to select from in the BlinkFeed.

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  • Sports focused HTC BlinkFeed

    Sports focused HTC BlinkFeed

    You are in full control of your BlinkFeed and can make it a sports phone if you desire.

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  • Another BlinkFeed view

    Another BlinkFeed view

    Your BlinkFeed will never look the same on the HTC One.

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  • Soccer focused BlinkFeed

    Soccer focused BlinkFeed

    Here you can see my soccer focused BlinkFeed.

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  • A Facebook phone thanks to BlinkFeed

    A Facebook phone thanks to BlinkFeed

    I think my wife will have her phone setup to only serve up Facebook on BlinkFeed.

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  • Maybe you want a Twitter phone

    Maybe you want a Twitter phone

    You can also choose to have just Twitter content show up in your BlinkFeed.

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  • Automatic refresh settings

    Automatic refresh settings

    You can have BlinkFeed refresh via WiFi or a cellular network. I don't know what interval it automatic refreshes.

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  • 3x3 grid application launcher

    3x3 grid application launcher

    The center icon toggles between HTC BlinkFeed and the application launcher.

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  • Folders are supported and the Google one appears by default

    Folders are supported and the Google one appears by default

    Folders are supported in the Custom view of the application launcher.

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  • Default media folder on the HTC One

    Default media folder on the HTC One

    Media apps are collected in a folder in the custom view app launcher.

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  • Grid selector

    Grid selector

    The 3x3 grid is setup by default, but I quickly switched to a more useful 4x5 grid.

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  • Full screen view of 4x5 grid

    Full screen view of 4x5 grid

    As you slide up in the app launcher you can see all of your installed apps.

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  • Tools folder

    Tools folder

    Several apps are found in the Tools folder.

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  • Productivity folder

    Productivity folder

    Several apps are found in the Productivity folder.

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  • Zoodles supports Kid Mode

    Zoodles supports Kid Mode

    Similar to the Kids Corner on Windows Phone 8, you will find Zoodles supports Kid Mode on the HTC One.

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  • Car mode

    Car mode

    Toggling on Car Mode presents a few apps that are used while driving in the form of large icons.

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  • A standard Android experience is a swipe away

    A standard Android experience is a swipe away

    If you are not a real fan of BlinkFeed then you can easily swipe once from right to left and jump into a standard Android home screen. You can customize up to five panels and add widgets like you have before on Android.

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  • Basic lock screen

    Basic lock screen

    The basic lock screen is loaded by default, but there are plenty of options available.

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  • Choosing theme options in video highlights

    Choosing theme options in video highlights

    There are six themes available to choose from in video highlights.

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  • HTC Share explanation

    HTC Share explanation

    The first time you use HTC Share a screen will appear that provides you with some details on the functionality.

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  • Uploading to HTC Share

    Uploading to HTC Share

    The upload status of your HTC Share appears in the Gallery.

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  • Viewing the Gallery

    Viewing the Gallery

    You can view Zoes and still photos in your Gallery.

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  • Viewing content by event

    Viewing content by event

    Your captured content is automatically organized by event with highlight videos automatically being created.

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  • Viewing camera shots

    Viewing camera shots

    Your camera shots, both still and Zoe videos, appear in the Gallery browser.

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  • TV programs available in my area

    TV programs available in my area

    After setting up the TV utility for your area, you will see TV programs available in your area.

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  • Movies available on the TV

    Movies available on the TV

    Content is shown in an easy to access way in the TV app.

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  • Choose your TV provider

    Choose your TV provider

    I cut the cable so chose to view content available over the air. I was surprised by how much content was still available for me to view, but know that people with cable or satellite will find TV much more useful.

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  • Choose your favorites

    Choose your favorites

    Choose your favorites so that content can be optimized for you.

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  • Specific show information

    Specific show information

    Tapping on your show information will present you with details and the next available show times.

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  • Movies available

    Movies available

    This screenshot shows movies available for your selected provider.

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  • Network information

    Network information

    Network information on the HTC One.

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  • Personalization settings

    Personalization settings

    There are a few personalization settings on the HTC One.

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  • Software information

    Software information

    Android 4.1.2 is loaded on the HTC One.

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  • Storage settings

    Storage settings

    The device I am testing comes with 32GB integrated into the device. There will also be a 64GB model available.

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  • Display, gestures, and buttons

    Display, gestures, and buttons

    Several display settings are available on the HTC One.

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HTC continues to develop their custom Android UI with Sense 5 on the HTC One.

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First choose your home region

The evaluation unit I am testing is an international model where there are options to select your home country for the proper language, keyboard, and settings to appear.

Caption by: Matthew Miller

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