HTC Sense
HTC Sense (codenamed Manila 2.5) is to develop the user interface TouchFLO, the HTC Hero comes to touchscreen smartphones from HTC Windows Mobile, Brew MP under and Android such as used.
Generally
HTC Sense was introduced by HTC CEO Peter Chou with the following words in February 2010: A mobile phone is now without doubt one of the most personal items that you own. HTC Sense is designed so that each user can actually create a completely custom user interface for a unique mobile experience. Outstanding are especially a unique visual experience, and managing the social media streams through the new Friend Stream widget. The surface is placed over the normal Android interface or on the "Today " screen of Windows Mobile. It should allow the user to customize his phone. Distinguishing feature of the HTC Sense UI surface is the cross-platform digital clock in a retro design, which informs about the current weather conditions at each location. In addition, users have different desktop screens are available in the Android version, for example, seven instead of three home screens and a " helicopter view ", in which all screens can be displayed simultaneously in a smaller version. To the actual user interface bring the HTC widgets some special features are released. So the HTC Friend Stream widget informed about the latest news in various social networks like Facebook, Twitter, or the photo service Flickr. Other HTC widgets provide information on stock quotes, historical events or other functions such as the exact status of the battery. Thus, the application Friend Stream groups all sources of social networks and publishes the latest information directly on the home screen of the phone. Supported Friend Stream, among other things, the applications Twitter, Facebook and Flickr. In addition, the browser, email client and the feed reader of HTC Sense have been revised. The first HTC mobile phone which was HTC Sense was the HTC Hero. About an Over The Air update HTC Sense was shipped with Android 2.1.
HTC Sense was until today (January 2013) published in a total of eight versions. The version is moored especially on Google's mobile operating system Android. So there is also HTC Sense for Windows Mobile and Brew MP, but no other versions were developed. As the only Windows Mobile smartphone, the HTC HD2 came with HTC Sense.
Versions
HTC Sense 2.0
Sense 2.0 was the first version of HTC Sense, which was placed over the top of Google Android. In contrast to the normal Android interface, the number of home screens has been increased from three to five. HTC Android with HTC Sense extended to many widgets. Most famous is the clock widget in retro style as well as the weather widget.
Sense 2.0 was released with Android 2.1 and 2.2.
HTC Sense 2.1
In early 2011 presented before the revised HTC Sense 2.1 interface. The differences with Sense 2.0 is very low. Functionally, little has changed, but the look has been slightly revised. As the first device, the HTC Desire S and HTC Incredible S were delivered with Sense 2.1. The HTC Desire HD was subsequently provided with an update with Sense 2.1.
HTC Sense 2.1 was delivered especially with Android 2.3.3. Also, the HTC Flyer was the name by ships with Sense 2.1, but with Android 2.3.5. Sense 2.1 on the HTC Flyer, however, corresponds to the functionality after more Sense 3.0.
HTC Sense 3.0
Sense 3.0 was introduced Sensation in August 2011 during the presentation of HTC. Sense 3.0 includes some new features. Most striking is the completely revised Lockscreen, let start from the directly selected applications. Furthermore, a Task Manager added, which can terminate applications directly. In addition, the weather app has been redesigned and equipped with new animations.
Sense 3.0 was delivered on the HTC Desire S, HTC Desire HD and HTC Incredible S with Android 2.3.5. On the HTC Evo 3D Sense 3.0 was shipped with Android 2.3.4. The HTC Sensation was shipped with 2.3.3 and Sense 3.0.
HTC Sense 3.5
Sense 3.5 was released in fall 2011. Improvements include an Optical revision, new widgets and a reduced need for hardware resources than the predecessor of Sense 3.5. Sense 3.5 released in two different versions. "Bliss" was developed specifically for women, " Runny " is the more general version of HTC Sense 3.5. In Sense 3.5 "Bliss" the scythe Typical bar at the bottom was replaced with 2 buttons for the apps and the phone function. Bliss was delivered only on the HTC Rhyme. The Common Sense 3.5 corresponds Visually the previous Sense versions far more than Bliss. Visually, the most striking contrast to the Sense 3.0 Transparent Bar and the revised Retrouhr widget that is now also somewhat less available. Runny came with the HTC Sensation XL and the HTC Velocity.
Sense 3.5 was delivered on the HTC Rhyme, the HTC Sensation XL and the HTC Explorer with Android 2.3.5 on the HTC Velocity with Android 2.3.7.
HTC Sense 3.6
HTC Sense 4.0
Sense 4.0 was released in March 2012 with the new smartphone HTC One family. The new version is optically significantly slimmer than its predecessor. The widgets have been completely redesigned for the most part, especially visible in the new Retrouhr. Sense 4.0 thus acts much minimalist than its predecessors. Head of Production Kouji Kodera describes Sense 4.0 as follows:
From the original Sense up to Sense 3.5 we added too many things. The original concept did what it had to be simple and it had to be easy to use and we had that philosophy, but over time it got cluttered. There where too many things in there. Even on the homescreen we had four or five icons before consumers got a chance to add things Themselves. For the HTC One range we have taken it down to Sense 2 again. What we've done right now is a good mixture of keeping Sense and Google 's Ice Cream Sandwich element in a good balance. We have not tried to change everything here. We have kept a lot of the ICS element but still added the Sense flavor on top of it.
In German:
From the original Sense to Sense 3.5, we have added to many things. The original concept was that it be simple and easy to use had to be and we had this philosophy, but with the passage of time sense was overloaded. Because too many things were there. Even on the home screen were four or five symbols before the consumer ever self which had added. For HTC One series we have again reduced to 2. What we have done now is a good mix of elements of Sense and Google's Ice Cream Sandwich in balance. We did not try to change everything. We have many retained by the ICS elements and still added to the sense taste.
HTC Sense 4.1
Sense 4.1 was announced on 18 August 2012 and appeared as part of the Android 4.0.4 update of the HTC X and the HTC One S.
HTC Sense 4
Sense 4 (sometimes Sense 4.5) was announced in 2012 for the HTC One X and the update to Android 4.1.2 it was also distributed to the HTC one X and HTC One S. As a special feature can be mentioned here that HTC smartphones support with Sense 4 despite Android 4.1.2 still the Adobe Flash Player, although its support for Android 4.1.x has been set.
HTC Sense 5.0
Sense 5.0 was first unveiled on February 18, 2013 HTC One. What's new with Sense 5.0, HTC Zoe and flashing feed. Furthermore, some widgets, the 3D effects and optics were removed by HTC and introduced a "flat" design. Also, some quick settings have been added in the Benachrichtigsleite. An update to Sense 5.0 have received the HTC One X One X and HTC.
HTC Sense 5.5
Sense 5.5 was introduced in October 2013 with the HTC Max One. Recent changes in Sense 5.5 are the ability to read offline or flasher feed off and complete. In addition, can now own RSS feeds are added. Furthermore, the quick settings ( Quick Settings ) can be customized and contain a " Do Not Disturb " function. We currently pay only the HTC one, the HTC one mini and the HTC one max update to Sense 5.5.
HTC Sense 6.0
Sense 6.0 ( " SixthSense " ) was incorporated on March 25, 2014, at the same time presented with the presentation of the "new HTC One". New inter alia, the Themes function, as well as an alternate font is to be selected. HTC sets in the latest Sense user interface further to a flat and moderate design, which however is now to color than the previous Sense version. It was further revised the camera and gallery app designed and minimalist. Sense TV also been revised and shows, for example at sporting events, the respective results live in the app at, there is also a " Fan Talk" section, with which it is possible Twitter posts to pursue a particular event. An update for the HTC One of 2013 is already planned and will be released in summer 2014. In addition, HTC is now offering a flashing Feed SDK for developers who thus have the ability to display items in Blink feed.