Above the display sits an RGB LED notification light, proximity sensor and 1.9MP front-facing camera.

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On the front, you'll notice HTC's standard three-button setup below the screen (back, home and recent apps), with the front-facing camera, proximity sensor and earpiece above.

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One earpiece holds a proximity sensor, which if it's pointing at your ear, pumps out the left-channel, if it's facing away from you, it pumps out the right channel (pictured).

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My first attempt used the proximity sensor.

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Can the proximity sensor be fooled?

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