The Windows Phone version hasn't been updated as well

Jul 7, 2015 18:23 GMT  ·  By

The HTC Dot View application is very useful companion for those who own the case that protects the HTC One M8 smartphone. It allows the case to display various information without having to open the phone's screen.

In addition, you can take actions using swipe gestures directly on the HTC Dot View cover, such as calls, email notifications, schedule reminders, weather updates, and more.

The application is available for both versions of HTC One M8, so if you own the Windows Phone or Android version of the smartphone you can benefit from the cover's features.

HTC Dot View for Android recently received a small update that brings a few new features. According to the official changelog, users will now be able to tap the clock to switch between time, date, temperature and battery status.

Also, you will now be able to swipe up on the mealtime notifications, then open the case for detailed information. Keep in mind though that this new feature is only available with SenseHome 7.1 or later.

Last but not least, developers confirmed the update should brings some bug fixes and many performance improvements.

You can now download HTC Dot View for Android for free via Google Play Store. The application is fully compatible with HTC One smartphones powered by Android 4.4 and up.