Want to give BlinkFeed the boot? Here’s how. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android.

HTC has confirmed that it’s going to start putting ads into BlinkFeed, the news reader baked into its launcher on recent Android-powered smartphones. The company has promised that it will allow us to disable these later on, but for the time being, we have to put up with them.

However, you can quickly and easily disable BlinkFeed altogether if you don’t use it — or if you have decided to use another news reader instead. Here’s how.

Want more ads? Here they come! Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android.

HTC has confirmed that it is bringing ads and sponsored content to BlinkFeed. Users in certain markets will begin to see promotions from partners like Yahoo, Twitter, and HTC itself — and the company promises that you will only see limited numbers of them.

Let Google help you find your next phone. Screenshot: Cult of Android

Struggling to decide which Android-powered smartphone is right for you? Google wants to help.

The search giant has launched a new website that helps you find the perfect phone based on how you tend use your device. Simply tell it which features are most important to you and it’ll suggest devices that you should check out.

The One M9 gets more camera improvements. Photo: HTC

HTC has made more improvements to the One M9’s camera performance with an update that also promises better battery life. The release began its rollout in Europe today with the 1.40.401.5 build number, and should be making its way to other markets soon.

It’s probably going to need a case. Photo: HTC

If you need a solid gold smartphone to go with your Apple Watch Edition, look no further than HTC’s limited edition One M9.

Made out of 24-karat gold, the one-of-a-kind handset has been made to celebrate this weekend’s UEFA Champions League final — and it was photographed with an iPhone.