HTC U11's Edge Sense: What Can It Do?

The HTC U11 is the world's most squeezable smartphone, thanks to its new Edge Sense feature. But what exactly can you do with it?

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[adamnagy]

It's more useful than the bixby button ;) I like it! I am so curious how many manufacturers will implement this feature in the next year..Don't forget It comes from HTC, not Apple, not Samsung!!

[Jhihmoac]

It seems the Edge Sense has gotten some attention, as some of the other new features, such as the IP67, improved acoustics on the BoomHifi, and Sense Companion...If I didn't already own an HTC 10, I definitely would consider it a finalist...However, the 3.5 jack, metal unibody, and OIS in the front selfie would be difficult to part with...I'm good... Success on the U11, though...Happy 20th, HTC!

[hayatohuseman]

That's some SHARP-looking video. Killing it, Lanh.

[puneetmeena]

i am still using htc10 and i love it .

[carbonfibergsx]

I love it can't wait til my pre order shows up

[redxblood]

I actually really like the squeeze idea! Looks really good!

[DudenamedSoo]

I dont think the curved glass gimmik will stick but utilizing the sides of the phone for, say, volume adjustment via touch slider or this squeeze idea(even though I would tone it down a bit) I think will be the next step in new phone features.

[rahul]

Does it function when in pocket.?.I face a lot of issue with phones having ambient display as it automatically starts functioning in my pocket..

[aqshalst]

You can do basically so many things but you can only assign 2 functions? That sucks.

I think it has to be app spesific. Atleast for the stock apps. Like in camera, you can take photos and switch camera, you can sync or refresh at mail/gmail app, you can copy or paste at note/messages/any messenger, etc THEN You can assign the customizable one beside those apps. Is it possible? I think it is possible

[ogvibe]

I didn't really give much thought into squeezing before. But it's actually very!! Useful. I like it

[brianwj]

As apple and Samsung have hinted at removing the home button in the future, innovation like this squeeze function is going to be important as manufacturers have to figure out new ways to intelligently interact with our devices.

[cunneyes]

great review, nice considering we got to meet the person giving us the review, nice t-shirt too

[kairos-]

That's actually a really great idea. The fact that they didn't jump on the big screen-small body bandwagon with Sammy and LG is a little displeasing, but it's not a huge issue.

[Isaac-ghku]

Is it water-proof? For how many meters?

[mariaelenacabrera]

I'm glad you are reviewing this phone.

[ravitej]

hai mr ranjit
this is ravi
am have question for you, " what happens if we use MOTO g4 plus mobile with screen burning (retention) issue without repairing it"
i mean on long run...
plz help me with this

as i have been to service center in Bangalore 2 times till now..
1st time they changed the entire screen with new one.. but still the same issue repeated after 5days.. and second time they asked me to wait for 7-10days.. as they dont have screen stock with them.

[epic]

but i have to use case for my phone.. will it work?

[StomerMadGermzOfficial]

waiting for a phone that makes me coffee ... then I will buy it

[muhammadshawqy]

I just want to ask about something, Does that squeeze may produce a shacky photos?

[Ejaezy]

I think it's a very clever idea, and the first step to a "buttonless" device.