Cases are always an optional accessory on phones, but the Dot View case for the HTC One M8 for Windows is much more than just protection. The case is interactive, showing owners useful information like the time, current temperature and the current conditions. The case is 'dot view' because of the mesh screen gives users a dot-matrix picture of that info.
On the new Windows Phone version, Microsoft and HTC added something unique to the equation: Cortana integration. Although all Windows Phone 8.1 devices in the US get Cortana, the HTC One (M8) for Windows goes a step further by adding a feature to the Dot View case. Users simply swipe down on the case when the phone is in standby, and Cortana comes to life.
The Cortana integration comes with unique animation, including a larger Cortana 'orb' that looks better through the Dot View case. Cortana answers any question thrown at her, and she remains on screen until you open the cover to reveal the detailed results (alternatively, you can just hit the power button to turn Cortana back off).
Overall, it is a neat twist for the HTC One for Windows, and it is certainly a distinctive selling point. Although cases are not for everyone, when you tie in the functionality of the Dot View case, it is very hard to resist. You can also see why double-tap to wake is important to the Dot View case.
Did our above demo of the Dot View case change your mind about getting the Dot View accessory? Let us know below.
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This is Cortana with the Dot View case on the HTC One for Windows
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It's official... Pretty sure mine is defective. The dots don't line up naturally. Gives it a not so clean blurred look. (free Xbox one after purchasing from TMO)... Every video i watch shows it works perfectly. Seems like the back is almost too small if that makes sense.... The cover also doesn't close all the way. I have to hold it down and shift it to the right to make it correct. It wont on its own.
Absolutely in the eyes of the beholder, but that is a fugly case to put on a pretty phone, even if it is kinda cool. I'm a Lumia guy, largely because, well, what else was there, so I get my off info via glance. I can double tap to turn on. I see no reason why they couldn't implement some gestures while off, like swipe up to activate Cortana. My MotoX has that sort of feature, it displays pertinent info when off and I just pick it up, and gestures can affect how it opens/unlocks.
FYI, the dot screen notifications DO work. Picked my case up a few hours ago to go with my m8 WP. I mention this because it wasn't easy to find out whether they worked or not with WP.
You like Indian food :D ?
Unfortunately, Dot View on the HTC One M8 for Windows doesn't have as many features as its Android counterpart. http://fortheloveoftech.com/2014/08/21/htc-one-m8-vs-htc-one-m8-for-wind...
Really bad
I have the HTC 8x , i need an upgrade
Gimmee
Pleaser I want ;3;
There's some significant flaws with this case. When open it doesn't lay flat against the back. Instead it's at an uncomfortable angle. Additionally, folding the case all the way behind the phone blocks the camera, making it unweildy to have on the phone while taking pictures.
Dot view is an awesome feature, but I can see how those problems can get pretty annoying - enough to keep me from getting one.
Wow. Looks sswweeettt :D
Looks so beautiful
Looks cool! Now when is it coming to the UK so I can actually buy it?
i would of bought the phone just for this dam case, well looks like im still holding on for a new phone
I don't understand why at the store today the animation was not there and why the phone I played with said beta when using Cortana? Is there an update to the phone already?
Cortana is still in beta mode, I think.
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If you look at the video, theirs doesn't say beta...
When HTC created the dot case for its android version of the phone I hoped that there would someday be something like that for windows phone. This is awesome. Looking forward to using the phone and the case. Congratulations HTC and windows phone we have a winner here
I find it interesting that perception of the manufacturer is hindering this phone for current WP users. If this phone was released by Nokia, it would be praised as the best Windows Phone handset to ever exist. Haha.
Could the dot view case goes for the Nokia device as well?
I saw the dot case today and am unimpressed. It's just a plastic cover with holes in it, that the screen shows through. Kind of cheap looking. The idea sounds better and the photos of it (enhanced?) look better than in real life. Basically it is very low crude resolution, dots per square inch. (I should have counted the holes per square inch.)
The phone itself is sleek and beautiful!
Does this require and update? I just left a vzw store and the phone I played with had nothing special for the dot view case. They were using an android case, does that make a difference?
When this phone came out, the WP Central app had a video hands-on of the phone, but it was a link to Android Central's review of the case. There was a HUGE issue- the flat front of the case DID NOT fit on the CURVED backside of the phone.
And while I love the specs on this phone (high RAM, SD card, large but not too large a screen), I am washing my hands of WP when my contract runs out in December. I have chosen to go to the dark side and get a new iPhone6. I cannot stand simple apps, like music, being broken nearly beyond repair.
While I will miss live and transparent tiles, what I won't miss are missing apps, or apps that are half-baked, missing key features, lack of accessories, etc. The other day, a friend of mine, who plays on a hockey team with me, and his girlfriend, were showing me their phones (hers an iPhone and his Android). I felt cheated when I saw how much better their FB apps worked compared to the half-assed one on WP. And truely, that just scratches the surface of the many failings of this platform.
So good luck with you guys...I held out and carried water for WP for as long as I could. No more.
I might be going for the iPhone 6 as well. Not for the same reason as you, since my 928 does what I need it to. Im not a huge app person so I can usually find ones that work well even though they might not be official. If the rumors about the large screen on the iPhone 6 are true, I can see a lot of people switching to the iPhone, not just from WP, but the casual non hacker/techie android users as well.
Yeah my 822 works pretty good for me, but I'd like a larger screen and SD card support (and I know the iPhone won't have one), and apps that WORK. LOL
I think I just reached a point in my life when I don't feel like having to "deal with it" issues.
Honestly though, it'll be difficult to make that switch, especially if it doesn't have a swipe-like keyboard (man that is the ONE SINGLE thing I couldn't do without on WP now!), but I am getting a new iPad when they are released, so maybe having my phone and tab being on the same platform would be nice, or maybe use WP and iPad? I dunno. All I know is that I am not ruling anything out anymore.
You are free to move to whatever platform fits your needs best. I moved from iPhone to Windows Phone myself and used a GS3 for work.
My one suggestion: Get the 5s not the 6. You just stated you were burnt out from apps, accessories, and functions. Do you really want that again with the 6 new design, materials, and software (iOS8?). Apple is not any better than Microsoft in that regard, i.e. Apple Maps fiasco. Best of luck.
Oh yeah I remember the Maps thing! I remember laughing my butt off everytime I read about another spectacular failure! :) However, I think the Nokia Drive app is horrible (and I'm probably the only one who thinks that). What kills me is that it is the absolute worst when first starting the route. It's OK once you find the road you need to be on, but seriously, I can't even tell you how many times it keeps screwing up. Besides, I can count on one hand how many times I used a phone for navigating.
But I think I'll be safe here since my contract ends in December and the new stuff is coming out next month. Hopefully that'll be enough time to point out any shortcomings in the product.
My first windows phone was a HP iPaq, had a cool smoked plastic cover, GPS, etc. And real keyboard. Also an SD slot. Way ahead of the times... That was 2003... Ah the good ole days.
At first I thought the Dot View case was meh.. Probably because I don't usually use or like cases,plus it was on an Android device and I'm no longer a user. Now that I'm actually looking at it more,I think it's pretty cool. Especially the addition of Cortana..
So I bit the bullet and picked up the M8 today and stepped away from Nokia or my icon to be more specific. And so far I'm loving this phone! Still have my icon and a 1020 of course but feels refreshing to use W8.1 on something besides a Nokia. Plus this phone is sexy
That is pretty damn cool. As far as other sites that are supposed to be neutral, I’ve noticed that they’re all pretty biased towards Apple and Android that's why I only come here for my WP news.
Interesting. Had a iPhone owner tell me the other day "oh, my phone can't do that." when she witnessed my Cortana in action.
Re sabotage,
Thank you for showing off your phone. I do it too and make sure the full width lively live tiles are at their best. I avoid the dead "live tiles" except as the tiny sized space fillers (like on the other old fashioned phones).
Any idea for how many years we will have to wait in Canada to get that phone? Even Nokia is not selling anything great aroud here.
Like the Dot view case just as a case. It has limited functionality. Basically whatever you need using cortana, still have to open the cover to view the results. Why not just open the cover to search in the first place. Nice but a bit too gimmicky.
Looks good :-S
i wonder just how practical this really can be, considering its an LCD display behind, dont get me wrong, i know its one of the best displays around but AMOLED just kind of makes more sense for such a "feature" but hey for people who want protection it is indeed a big win-win
Ok so I was thinking the front flap had LEDs. Its just a perforated cover...
Will I get to use HTC accent color?
I have this case for my Android M8 and it's sick. This is even better because the swipe down triggers full voice commands where as the Android model only triggers voice dialing.
I always thought that case was particularly innovative and unique on the M8. That suggests to me that HTC has more of a willingness to support the phones they put out than their past history says. Blink Feed, Camera app, speed, exceptional battery life, screen size and all around professional looks make this a must have for me. It doesn't have wireless charging but no biggy. With its battery life span, you won't need hover the charger as often. And who knows HTC might even come up with a charging case. Hint, Hint.
If Nokia doesn't come out with a flagship phone this holiday season,they will lose a lot of customers to HTC,regardless of the "lousy" camera.
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What makes a phone a "flagship" phone? Price? Size? A spec sheet only a tech could understand or love? Are these the things that make a phone a "flagship" phone? The Lumia Icon and the 1520 are both great phones. Hell, the 1520 has some features that my Galaxy S4 and Note 3 lack like Bluetooth 4.0.
I do think that MSFT will release a new phone for the higher end market. But right now there is not a lot they could do to a device that would greatly differentiate it from others on the market right now. There just isn't a major new tech that is a gotta have it moment. About the only things I would change on the 1520 would be to give it Gorilla Glass 3 and a touch ID sensor like the one the iPhone uses. Of course since I can't even access the advanced security settings of the device without having access to a server that can push EAS profiles, having a touch ID sensor would be useless, or mostly so.
Long story short here, aside from iterative updates to processor, mobile radio chipsets, and maybe more ram, what other compelling features are we missing from the Nokia Lumia line that are not covered by the Icon (930) and the 1520?
Can someone tell me if double tap only works if you are holding the phone? It was mentioned in one of the forums, but I'm wondering if the dot view case makes a difference? Also, if you are willing to burn some battery, can you set the dot view to always on? Does it use less power than the full display?
Does anybody know if the Icon with 8.1 will have double tap? I really want glance, but double tap will help...
What is that green little thing in the image?
Cortana
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I think they are asking about the solar powered desk top toy. When the toy is exposed to enough light, the petals move up and down as does the little flower.
Damn! Looks like my 920 replacement will be an M8! (but I will sorely miss the camera, the only thing holding me back)
I agree. I also don't want to give up wireless charging.
Just bought this phone 20 minutes ago!!
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow it looks great!
holy shh... all this time i've been thinking that this was a case with little LEDs and tha light was behind the phone! i was about to ask how the case was connected to the phone. never have seen an actual video of this thing... is just a case with holes.....
Pretty useless. Nothing else than a screen cover that uses Glance. Also, the screen flashing is quite annoying. Half-assed and again too much exclusivity (HTC and Verizon).
The more I see on this phone the more I keep swaying towards it.
Knowing it's coming to other carriers like ATT, with Tmobile carrying the Android version, really hoping they will pick up the Windows Phone version too. Love Nokia phones and mouth waters over the L1520 but Tmobiles lack of a good phone is really pushing me to hope for this phone or leave them for a new carrier.
Seems gimmicky to me...
Love love love this and I really hope HTC shows first class support for windows phones. Nothing more disappointing than seeing and wanting an awesome flagship device only to watch support for it be DOA.
That's pretty cool
Neat!
That is really cool !
How does this htc advantage work with Windows? Does that mean they will actually give us updates asap?
Nice phone to buy only problem is Microsoft will play their dirty games with phones that are not Lumias, like the people on DP (Samsung etc) have no way to downgrade and have to wait for eternity for their phone firmware updates..
Microsoft? You mean Carriers!
How does the phone know when the dot view case is on?
Are there contracts or something?
Re Joshua Jackson,
Yes, legally drafted and notarized contracts. Spelling of words doesn't matter, right?
Idc what it does, I hate cases on phones.
They should make that case available asap.
I'm completely missing the point to this case. It is just as easy to press the power button and get the same info...in HD. This is just a gimmick.
yup. Maybe it will appeal to Android and iOS users? Maybe us Lumia users are just spoiled with glance.
Unless you are using Icon/930.
+لوميا٩٢٥
That Xbox case is sweet!
It'd feel weird not getting Nokia with a Windows Phone.. but this case could make it worth it.
Nice hardware hope that windows phone get more popular and see it on more phone with great hardware very nice phone i consider buying it
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Is that dot view case coming to other lumia's? Dunno if I missed something about this.
Im getting a really odd error on my phone (L520) when I try to watch this through the 'YouTube App', its saying "There was a problem playing the video you selected. If you're connected to Zune, disconnect and try again". However, when I choose 'browser', it works.
About the cover - cool!! I can see this being the first of many interesting covers.
I love my Lumia 930 and I love this new HTC One (W8). I think windows phone could start gaining some ground and uptake. Hope HTC provide updates as I believe this was a problem in the past. Good job though
This is SUPER cool!
Just what everyone needs... A huge roomy eye!
I hope this allows other companies to make similar cases
As to the apps that used to be Nokia Exclusives, I was under the impression that all or most of those apps are now freely available to all WP 8.1 devices, regardless of the OEM. Note that MS made the double tap to wake feature a standard part of the OS now, as well as most of the sense stuff if I am not mistaken. I do not have a new HTC device to compare against, bug that was my understanding. Also, make note of what Daniel and company have released about the upcoming Update 1 for WP 8.1. If I read it correctly, the support for accessories like the dot view case is coming from the OS. That means that potentially at least, there could be similar accessories on the horizon for us Lumia owners.
I don't cotton too the whole notion that MS is done making"flagship" Nokia devices. I think something is coming early next year and I hope it makes use of all of these great new features they are packing into the OS.
I have a Samsung and there are all kinds of apps that I can't install.
I just switched from the android HTC M8 to the Lumia 930. I had the Dot View cover as well. But the HTC is really big and its usable screen is smaller since some of it is occupied by the OS keys. Black isn't black but more of a dark grey. The screen is no match for the OLED display of the 930. Everybody is raving about the M8 build quality. Honestly, it is worse than both the M7's and the 930's. For some reason HTC seems to be unable to mount the display flush with the speaker and laterally even. There is always a step. Sure, the specs spell high end, but I wasn't convinced. The 930 feels like the better phone. And the case isn't that great either. You Need to constantly hold down the front cover or it will snap shut. Gestures need to be done with considerable force. Since the surface is rubberized, it feels like chafing off your fingerprints.
Honestly I have to say something...¬_¬u it's looks so cool!;)
It would be better if it had Qi
Can you only get this case for the HTC cause I would love it for my Verizon icon
As cool as this looks, glance screen available on most nokia models is infinitely more useful. Just hover your hand over your light sensor and the time and notifications are easily visible. The second I take my phone out of my pocket, my glance screen is on, making a quick check of time and notifications easier than on anything else I've tried. Glance screen is the main reason why I don't want an icon, I think its a great feature. I'll admit a notification light would be a decent substitute, but still not as good
Its really a great idea from HTC but the consumer has to be restricted with this case ... But on the other hand my lumia 1520's glance works with or without a case or a cover cuz its from the insede build of the phone .. I think glance is better
I'm getting this instead of lumia 930, Lumia phones heats up too much.
That's cool n everything, but where tha hell is my Lumia 930!
Wow, and the Verzion price point is compelling, but I wonder if Microsoft also will be subsidising the price on the other Carriers, and in Europe?
Do the Nokia apps work with the m8? Lenses? and here maps?
It has HERE Maps and Drive, you will need to install it from the store. And you get HTC camera instead of Nokia camera, and pretty much all the other apps Nokia has are either stupid or has an alternative for other WPs.
Cool, but QI!!!!!
Cool case
That looks awful. If I had this phone I would never put such an ugly case on it.
That case is awesome. The only thing it's missing is media control functions.
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I would never buy that case either. Too ugly. The functionality is cool, but the glance implementation is a million times nicer. Why can't all phones have glance?
Can we atleast have drag from top to start cortana on Glance screen for our Lumia devices..?? That will be cool feature but dont know how it will work with when your phone has pass code.
Nice, but I'm waiting for the next Flagship Nokia...
Me too!!
The last true Nokia flagships have sailed... 930 and 1520.
Next up: Microsoft builds stuff...
How does this affect battery life?
Minimal.
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Would be super cool if you could get lock screen notifications to show, although with so few "pixels" that may be easier said than done
That's pretty damn cool. I never use cases but this might change my mind.
Daniel, why does it flash white when you engage it?
Dot view sounds stupid
HTC owners : do not forget your 8s 8x and 8xt
Non HTC owners : stay with lumia , you have the best support for your phone.
Sadley
HTC 8s owner
Nope, switching from Nokia as soon as at&t gets this.
Me too! I'm ready to dump my 920!
Getting this as soon as I get paid. My 822 is a piece of junk.
I'm sorry about that, lol.
Just updated my HTC Titan 2 (Radiant) to a shiny new 930... HTC and my carrier were blaming each other as to why it never received the old 7.8 update... Stuck on 7.5 and Still on contract for another year at the time I asked HTC for a replacement... But they wouldn't have a bar of it... This device was very tempting, but that bad taste is still in my mouth... I hope they look after the buyers of this one though, best of luck guys! ;)
Absolutely true.
I don't know how HTC typically cares for its Android phones, but if they do support those better hopefully the same will be true for WP M8 users since it's just like the Android.
The 8X wasn't a bad phone, in design - mostly. Great size, super light, nice feel, decent photo ability, nice post picture zooming. The lightness and weight showed themselves in some screen flex, but still a fun phone to hold and use. But that annoying SIM card issue... :( Unfortunately, I think that might be related to the same design aspects that make it light and thin. Wouldn't hurt my feeling to go back to the world of pop-off the cover and have the SIM protected and secured in its little area.
I wouldn't NOT get the M8 due to the 8X, but I would be scouring the Android boards more to see how they are holding up first.
I think it would be a must have item for the M8... How else are you going to hide the wireless charging adapter stuck to the back of it? Lol :D
Why not build Qi into the case :/
Good point, probably because it's cheaper to cut holes in fabric ;) I did look up adaptors and they are pretty cheap... As I was weighing up the pro's and cons of getting one myself even after bad experiences with HTC... In a way, if you get the case and a qi adapter you really have more than the 930 (case=glance screen) ... All that aside, I'm setting up my new 930 as we speak and I'm going to hold out till Xmas to see what's available to update my second device ;) (they almost had me with this one though.. Very close)
It's so ugly !
+1020
My gripes I have of the Dot View case is 1. It doesn't set flush to the back when fold which makes it awkward when holding and trying to type. You'll see after using. 2 the case does not stay open when you have it on flat surface. The hinge is so sturdy it stays close. Unless they changed it it can be hard to handle but you adjust to it over time and 3 it sucks ass in daylight. You won't see it. I also read people said the case will not fully close correctly if you have a screen guard on. I used my bare so I can't confirm.
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Wow !!
The case doesn't do justice to the beauty HTC One is. But considering its functionality, it makes for a nice accessory. Cortana does look cute over the case though.
If the dot case could include qi charging, this would be the phone that takes me away from my L920. Alas, qi charging on AT&T (phone's incompatibility purposefully ignored) is but a distant memory.
Nice...
It's a decent phone, but no camera button, no capacitive buttons and only 4mp camera is a deal breaker for me.
Everithing else is great about it.
Camera is decent. No 1020/1520, but nice nonetheless. I completely agree on the hardware buttons. Home buttons I might be able to get used to (might), but no camera button is a deal breaker for me.
Hey Daniel, Is it running 8.10.157.200 or 8.10.147.180?
8.10.14141.167
This case is one of the worse ugliest thing I never seen
I absolutely agree with you.
If Microsofts secret flagship doesnt come any sooner this device will have my money so excited about it and the new possiblities
And there I was thinking the case had some neat low power screen technology, whereas really it's just turning on parts of the screen underneath to give an interesting affect...
Which is actually the cool part, considering this experience is now part of the OS. Consider a case that had a clear potion at the top; the OEM can surface a full display and interactive Cortana experience there. Or a cover with just one spot that can light up and pulse when you have waiting notifications. Using the screen means that the OEM doesn't have to put the extra time into dedicated hardware, drivers and APIs to make that work; they just build a simple app that launches when told to by the cover.
see.. all it takes is little smartness do deliver something cool...
I wonder where the Dot View case gets its weather data from and how often it updates. In the demo the cover was saying 77 degrees and Cortana said 82.
From HTC's own app....
...which gets its data from where? HTC doesn't employ meterologists. It'd be from the National Weather Service, AccuWeather or one of the other third parties that license/provide their weather data (I don't think The Weather Channel does outside their own app). Sometimes Cortana is off on weather for me, so if it's *more* accurate, that would be interesting.
Accuweather... every HTC phone has its own HTC app for weather which has those animations...
"I wonder where the Dot View case gets it's weather data from"
Think about that statement for a minute..
it could be that it just hadn't updated recently so when cortana was asked, the results were more recent than what the case was showing
Even if not getting the phone I do have to admit that is absolutely cool.
Exactly
I want HTC one m8 but i think it will not have any nokia aka "Microsoft Mobile" apps.. And the rest of all it will be very expensive in india. I guess i can't get one in my hand though, just like the lumia 930 :(
Ok, that's pretty damn cool!
More leftovers from Android.
HTC One M8 for Android is like 4 months old...not exactly ancient.
He didn't say ancient. He said it is leftover which it I lol
How exactly is it 'left over'?
One person's leftovers are another person's dinner.
Still it sloppy seconds
You are welcome..
How is this not a good thing? For the WP platform and OEMs.
I didn't say it was a bad thing, we are happy to donate to the less fortunate
That is so far from the point. You sir are an idiot.
It was on point, I answered your question.
THe WP platform should live or die on its own, It is only good for HTC in the sense that they get the 6 sales that this will generate. It is bad for Android because those 6 people might have friends and think that it is an Android phone.
Is that better?
Microsoft/HTC/Nokia tried selling unique hardware. Lumias. 8x. It didn't work. Now they're trying flagship Android hardware, because why not?
You are welcome.
I am just ragging on you all because I am bored (mostly) but I do think that ecosystems need to stand on their own or just die. Black Berry is the worst with running Android Apps.
I have not given 8.1 a spin but 8 was nice...I would have killed for one of those high end Lumias with the awesome cameras on Android but NOOOOOOOOOOOOO.......... you send us that crap Nokia X.
+One M8 for Windows
I personally think it's a bad image. the "M8" is a new label but it's a design that has been around a couple years. People are familiar with this iconic HTC design since their launch and yes, it is finally here for WP.
Doesn't soud enticing really. If they released the 920 design on Android right now it'd feel like leftovers, no matter how good the design is.
I'm appreciative of the seconds since we certainly were not HTC's FIRST choice. It's a nice device. Windows Phone ecosystem NEEDED it. If it sells well maybe this will be tue start of HTC and other OEMS putting BOTH Windows Phone and Android on ALL thier devices!
I'd definitely love to see Galaxy Note 4 leftovers. And if Samsung can put its might of advertisements behind it and global wider availability, may actually be beneficial for our platform.
Yes, a Note 4...
The 930 is a recycled Icon, just saying.
Nah, those are too different
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/compare/Sony-Xperia-ion,Nokia-Lumia-900...
Huh? What are you talking about? I said the Lumia 930, NOT THE 900, is a recycled Icon, NOT THE ION. That was the biggest fail ever, unless you were trolling me, lol.
TOTAL FAIL....I will go hang my head in shame...
No! Don't! :'(
Any reason for Dan to flaunt that exclusive XBOX case. Smh.
Heh, not so much flaunt as pre-answer where people can get that. People ask me about what my watch is in a videos, they're sure going to ask about an Xbox case ;)
When will Cortana become self aware? Lol. This stuff is getting crazy
I have noticed that over time I use Cortana less and less and less. It is good concept, but in many cases it I still feels like beta version of something. In the beginning of DP Cortana was my most visited feature, now...it is the least one. Never know what response would be, some useful info, or some web page result. Why can I get back results for Arsenal, but not Real Madrid or Napoli...beyond my understanding. Plus, even when I'm using it, I would rather prefer to type my question, in this case first, there is no "voice" response (this way, it is first quiet, and second not embarrassing, in case question wasn't understood correctly). So, having this in mind, this type of cover wouldn't help much in my case, but I'm sure people who uses Cortana "as designed" would find it useful.
She's invaluable when riding the Harley
when Cortana supports to show results for Italian Serie A, then I'm gonna use it way more often than now...
Forza Milan!
Lol. Or Russian Premier League. Вперед Lokomotiv!!!
I use Cortana almost exclusively for things like "Where is the closest Subway?" Or "What time does the Lakers game start?" Beyond those type of things I still go into IE and type in the address bar instead. Force of habit I guess, but also if I suspect the answer will be ambiguous I know I'll have to interact with the screen anyway so might as well do it.
Well, since it still is a beta...
I use Cortana mainly for weather, appointments, reminders. Still what is limiting for me is that most of the time Cortana won't speak with full information, like asking appoints for the week or next, it only shows the list but Cortana won't read them aloud. I understand its beta, but I hope it expand its hands free features.
I heard the dot view case makes it so it's hard to take a picture, and you can't really fold the case to make it flat with the phone. Can you test this for us Daniel?
I had and returned the Dot View cover on my Android M8. It was very aggravating, flipping it back and forth all day. Guess I wasn't the target consumer for the case. And taking photos was highly irritating with the flappy cover...
Why I'm not getting it. Flap cover is just impractical.
Thanks. I'm thinking of just getting a zagg protector for the whole phone, including the sides. That way, the phone still looks sexy, and is protected from scratches.
thats true.. its a pain in the butt to take pictures with cover on... I have M8.. i used the case onl for 2 days... :/
Thanks
How do text and email notifications look if they show up at all?
Does it display just the message symbol or text preview?
Message icon, or a miss call icon; no actual text preview
Perfect! Thanks. Now to just wait for it to show up tomorrow!
Ohhh this will open up a whole lot more possibilities only if other OEM will follow HTC lead.
Yeah, I think it's pretty awesome that Microsoft is prepared to customise Cortana down to the OEM level. Obviously they shouldn't customise the in-OS version, but the fact that they can enhance such an integral experience so that it takes advantage of the OEM-specific features is awesome.
Other OEM has no reason not to follow except if they don't want to.
Be even more awesome when Cortana comes away from being exclusive to US
Wanna hear Cortana speak French even of I cant understand it
Except it's out in the UK, China, and coming to other regions soon such as India (can't remember if they released the alpha yet). It's limited but not exclusive.
So much wow. Really hope for a good ads campaign and this thing should be available worldwide
Ooh, consider my interest extra piqued. That's pretty dang awesome!
That looks awesome. Quick question on how durable that door cover is? Is it flexible? Can it be bent over the back? Also if you don't have dot view case does time and weather still show up as sort of a "glance screen"?
Very flexible. Only the rear half is hard plastic.
But don't you need to apply a lot of pressure to do that? And isn't it especially hard to take pictures with this case on?
it wasn't that bad when i had my android m8 with the dot view case. you end up holding it like you would a paperback book with one hand.
albeit i don't take a ton of pictures, but the hundred or so that i took before i got rid of the phone, the case wasn't really an issue
Hey Daniel, I have heard about issue with dust/dirt being trapped in the holes and it being hard to clean coz clearly i don't think its through and through hole. Is that going to be a huge issue? What do you think of particality after say few months on extensive use? Any idea? Also, the info displayed on the screen is standard? Can it be customized to display anything other than time/weather?
That is true. There a thin layer of plastic in the hole and can collect over time. A toothbrush and warm water/soap will cure that. Also air can. Little more maintenance with this case
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If you have this case, could you answer my other question about it?
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