HTC has announced a cheaper version of its last year flagship, the One M8, for the European market powered by a 64-bit processor — the One M8s.

The One M7 probably won’t get another big Android update. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Just like last year’s One M8, the One M7 got an Android 5.0 Lollipop upgrade earlier this year — but it seems that’s the last big update it will get. HTC has confirmed that while the Google Play Edition One M7 will get Android 5.1, the regular model will not.

Uh-Oh has your One M9 covered. Photo: HTC

Here’s one great reason to buy an HTC One M9 over any of its rivals: a free replacement if you get a cracked screen, switch carriers, or kill your handset with water within the first 12 months of purchasing it.

That’s what you get with HTC’s new Uh-Oh plan for the One M8 and One M9.

The One M9 gets hot, hot, hot. Photo: Tweakers.net

Samsung snubbed Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 810 chipset in favor of its own Exynos 7 — reportedly due to overheating issues. And while rivals have spoken out to back the chip, it seems the South Korean company may have been onto something.

Thermal imaging tests indicate the device reaches temperatures of 130° Fahrenheit (55.4° Celsius) under heavy loads.

The HTC One M9 is on its way. Photo: HTC

HTC’s new One M9 may not be a groundbreaking improvement over its predecessor, but it’s an excellent smartphone nonetheless. If you’re itching to get yours, you’ll be pleased to know it’s set to make its retail debut this month.