As is typical of this sort of added interface, the latest version of Sense offers more enhancements you may or may not find useful. Layered on top of Android is yet another version of HTC's Sense UI. These include Gmail, Google+ social networking, Google Talk, Google Drive, and so on, plus access to over 700,000 apps for download through the Google Play store. It may not be the freshest Jelly Bean flavor available, currently 4.2, but you do get all the tight integration with Google's wide range of software and services that modern Android phones enjoy. The HTC One has all the power of modern Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean at its disposal. Around back is the 4MP main camera with LED flash, which also uses HTC's UltraPixel sensor. On the bottom edge sits the phone's Micro-USB port. A volume rocker is placed on the right side, and a SIM card slot holds court on the left. What's really interesting is how the power button also doubles as an IR blaster to control home theater equipment. Below are just two capacitive Android buttons, while a headphone jack and volume button are up top. While nowhere near as loud as, say, a Jawbone Jambox or Jabra Solemate, the phone provides enough audio oomph for small groups in quiet rooms.Ībove the display sit a 2.1MP front-facing camera and a notification light. In fact I found that I could rely on the One's speakers in a pinch when my portable Bluetooth speakers weren't handy. The phone's audio system has wide stereo separation as well, plus a surprising amount of volume. That said, the One's speakers do pack a hefty punch, producing rich audio with a satisfying helping of bass. It reminds me of the kind of cheesy trademark Philips used to plaster all over its old boom boxes. Paired with an onboard amplifier and Beats technology, HTC has given the system the rather unfortunate name BoomSound. In another interesting twist, dual speakers (one on each side of the screen) act in unison to deliver a livelier audio experience for watching movies or listening to music. I recommend stuffing the One into large, or at least secure, pockets to tote around town. Tipping the scales at 5.04 ounces, it's by no means lightweight either. Measuring 5.4 inches tall by 2.7 inches wide by 0.37 inch thick, the HTC One is certainly a handful.
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