Reporter : Kara Michelle

  • Snapchat
    Snapchat First Advertisement is a Movie Trailer for Ouija

    Snapchat First Advertisement is a Movie Trailer for Ouija Many brands nowadays have been using Snapchat as an alternative to using social networking sites. Since its entry to the online community, it had started to make Facebook look less attractive to younger generations. Unfortunately, the company had decided to do sponsored posts as well on their site which makes people second doubt their choice of preferring it over Facebook and Twitter. Co.Create reports that the first sponsored post of Snapchat is a twenty-second movie trailer for Universal Pictures’ new horror film ‘Oujia’. With the movie mainly about teenagers, Universal Pictures’ deems it right to market it on an app with mostly the young generation as its audience. The idea is the post will appear in the user’s recent updates wherein he will be given the option to watch it or not. The post will disappear once it has been viewed or within twenty-four hours. Inquisitr told their readers that users should probably get used to the idea of sponsored posts popping up on their screens as it is there to stay. Snapchat had assured their users though that the placement of posts is not based on any analysis on their gender, preference, etc. Meaning to say, the app will not be using personal information for the sake of targeting audience for product advertisements. Is Snapchat’s move the right one? Will they continue to reign over the youth or start losing their users? Let’s observe for some months and find out.

  • Batman v Superman
    Batman v Superman Spoilers, Release Date and Other News: Spoilers Got Leaked out by Movie Extra

    Batman v Superman Spoilers, Release Date and Other News: Spoilers Got Leaked out by Movie Extra It seems that five million dollar fine is not enough to stop the extra that was supposedly part of the highly-anticipated film, Batman v Superman. The extra did not have just ordinary news to tell, but he dished out major spoilers on a radio about the upcoming Warner Bros film. If you’d rather stay in the dark, then refrain from reading the next paragraphs. The Wrap reported that the extra had breached the confidentiality agreement that Warner had him signed for protection of the film’s details and will be paying five million dollars as penalty. Maybe this extra thinks he’d get even more money by dishing out about what’s going to happen in this superhero movie. Let’s hope he does or else, he’d need a superhero to rescue him from a mountain of debt. According to the extra, Robin, Batman’s sidekick will be played by ‘Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ actress Jena Malone. As HitFix pointed out, though, this could be just a rumor, knowing that the extra has no second source and there is no official confirmation from Warner Bros. Also, the studio had not given out any retort or had reported to go after the extra for a possible lawsuit. Another major spoiler that the said extra had revealed is a fight between Bruce Wayne and Lex Luthor that was reportedly being shot in the Art Museum in Michigan State University. The military will also be involved in the physical altercation between the two with pyrotechnics-like fireworks, paparazzi covering the event and the special effects. Batman v Superman will be flying off to the theatres on March 16, 2016. Stay tuned for more updates.

  • Fantastic Four
    Fantastic Four Reboot: Trailer currently in the works says Simon Kinberg

    Fantastic Four Reboot: Trailer currently in the works says Simon Kinberg It has been years since we’ve last seen the Fantastic Four in theatres. As an answer to the fans' request to see the four superheroes back in the big screen, a reboot of the movie is going to be released soon. As a matter of fact, IBTimes had reported that the movie’s screenwriter, Simon Kinberg, said that the trailer is now in the works. Kinberg said that there is no timeline yet for the release of the trailer but they are in the process of putting it together. He had seen the footage of the movie and that is what they want to capture in the trailer, the overall tone of the movie. As Forbes had posted, it seems that team had learned from the mistakes of Green Lantern. The latter wasn’t ready yet for a trailer but was pushed on to it, demeaning the quality of the film. It seems that the studio is really making sure that everything is well and in place before they go out and reveal what the movie has to offer for its viewers. Hence, the production team still has their mouth shut with regards to the contents of the movie. They even went as far as not leaking any set photos. Kinberg said that they want to make sure that the first thing they put out really expresses the voice of the movie and isn’t compromising by not having visual effects ready. The mystery will all be unveiled when Fantastic Four reboot movie hits the theatres on August 7, 2015.

  • Mockingjay
    The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1: Official Movie Trailer Released!

    The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1: Official Movie Trailer Released! Last week, the trailer for the first part of Mockingjay of the Hunger Games franchise had created a storm over the Internet. Adapted from the books of Suzanne Collins, the Hunger Games had really started quite a phenomenon. Read on for more details about the just-released trailer. According to Latin Post, the trailer still focuses of course on the lead character of the story, Katniss Everdeen. She is considered as the last hope of her home, District 12. As each movie passes, she gets new and harder challenges that keep on making her even fiercer and stronger. Now, Katniss teams up with a group of rebels in order to win a war against the Capitol. In the trailer, Katniss’ happiness on seeing Peeta alive was fairly obvious but she didn’t expect to hear him to drop down their weapons. Gale approaches our main star and told her that he’d rather die than give up, which was basically what Peeta was implying. The rebels then asked her whether she will fight with them or not, to which she replied ‘I will, I am’. Before you catch ‘Mockingjay Part 1’ on theatres this 21st of November, we have Slashfilm reporting that Lionsgate will be producing a five-part web series titled District Voices starring Youtube personalities to showcase various aspects of life around Panem. Check out the web series and be prepared for serious entertainment. Tickets for Mockingjay Part 1 go on sale this 29th of October 2014. It is expected to surpass the earnings of the first two movies, with the number of those who watched the films increasing per release of the franchise.

  • LG G Watch R
    LG G Watch R Release Date and News: Device now Available in France, Italy, Spain and the UK; Next Stop North America and the Commonwealth of Independent States

    LG G Watch R Release Date and News: Device now Available in France, Italy, Spain and the UK; Next Stop North America and the Commonwealth of Independent States The release of the much awaited LG G Watch R was finally realized today in most major European countries, according to iDigital Times. The watch was announced at the IFA Berlin 2014 and it has a fully circular display, a metal body, interchangeable premium leather and metal straps, the LG G Watch R is the best competitor for the Moto 360. The European countries mentioned are France, Italy, Spain and the UK, with retailers and retail sites in these countries getting the wearable in early November. Next stop would be for North America and the Commonwealth of Independent States and will be able to buy the LG G Watch R on the Google Play Store. The LG G Watch R design and specs are as follows: 1.3-inch circular OLED display with a 320 x 320 resolution and excellent viewing angles, even under direct sunlight, a combination of stainless steel and aluminum with the option for 22mm wide watch straps that can be either leather or metal, powerful Snapdragon 400 processor clocked at 1.2GHz, 512MB of RAM and 4GB of storage, a large 410mAh battery, Operating System: Android Wear, Sensors: 9-Axis (Gyro / Accelerometer / Compass). “While the original G Watch was designed to be a no-nonsense, pure Android Wear device, the G Watch R was developed with a more aesthetic eye,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “The G Watch R represents LG’s commitment to meld form and functionality together in perfect harmony and to create a device that not only looks great but more importantly, offers technology that makes life more convenient.” The LG G Watch R price in the UK is 224 pounds on Clove and 229 pounds on Unlocked Mobile, meaning $358 and $366 respectively.

  • iWatch
    iWatch Release date and News: Watch Kit Available by November, iWatch Release Date by Q1 of 2015

    iWatch Release date and News: Watch Kit Available by November, iWatch Release Date by Q1 of 2015 The wagon of the smartwatches is about to invade all of us and Apple would not want to be left behind. The Cupertino tech giant, will also manufacture the upcoming iWatch to be released sometime in early 2015. As early as now, the SDK for the Apple watch, which is called the Watch Kit, would be made available by next month, November 2014. This was announced by Apple CEO, Tim Cook, at an Apple Event last Oct 16. The SDK is for developers to get the much needed tools they need to create apps for the iWatch. Cook mentioned that Apple has worked with a few partners to build the Apple watch such as BMW, American Express, and Starwood Hotels. The early announcement and release of the Apple SDK is a good strategy for developers so they will have enough time to make great apps intended for the Apple iWatch. The Apple iWatch would be Apple’s first wearable gadget and this was announced as a “one more thing” by Cook last September along with the release of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus. The device will work with other Apple gadgets running on iOS8 and features a rectangular design with curved corners. The upcoming iWatch will allow users to check messages, emails and even Facebook updates while on the go. Some of the apps that will be in the iWatch are: iMessages, Calendar, Health, Mail, Photos, Weather, Apple Pay, Apple Maps, and a camera's shutter button. The iWatch price is said to be at $349 and will be available in six different colors: stainless steel, silver aluminum, space black stainless steel, space gray aluminum, 18-karat yellow gold, and 18-karat rose gold. Watch out for the iWatch released date sometime in the Q1 of 2015.

  • Google Nexus 6
    Google Nexus 6 Release Date and News: Pre-orders to Start Oct 29 but no Release Date Yet

    Google Nexus 6 Release Date and News: Pre-orders to Start Oct 29 but no Release Date Yet Nexus fans in the UK might get a little bit delayed in grasping the Google Nexus 6 phablet, as it would seem that the launch date is yet known, even from the US standpoint. But, the good news is, for the US market, Google will start taking in pre-orders by Oct 29, according to BGR. The device is manufactured by Motorola and had been listed in the Google Play Store already, with no announced launch date yet. But, we are pretty sure that it is looming in the background. There will be two storage variations for the Google Nexus 6, there is the 32GB that costs $649 and the 64GB at $699. No shipment news had been reported yet of this much awaited device, but, we might be able to get some good news once the pre-orders takes place by Wednesday next week. The Google Nexus 6 would be offered by carrier giants, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint and Verizon in the US. However, in the UK, there is no definite pre-orders nor release date given yet. In a tweet by MoDaCo’s Paul O’Brien, he said: “Think you’re getting a Nexus 6 in the U.K. before December? Think again!” It has also been reported that Google had some delayed shipping problems from their previous models and it would seem that this is one is not an exception and might be due to certain major markets. In the meantime, Nexus fans can pre-order by next week and we are hoping to get the Google Nexus 6 release date very soon, and in time for Christmas!

  • BlackBerry Q20 Classic
    BlackBerry Q20 Classic Release Date and Updates: Leaked Photos Resembles the Curve and Q10 models, Plus Release is said to be sometime this November

    BlackBerry Q20 Classic Release Date and Updates: Leaked Photos Resembles the Curve and Q10 models, Plus Release is said to be sometime this November It would seem that the new BlackBerry Q20 Classic has some leaked photos circulating around online. The BlackBerry Q20 Classic will be released very soon and from the looks of the leaked photos, it does resemble the likes of the Curve and the Q10. The Canadian tech giant had most of their phones don the QWERTY keypad since the beginning of time, so with this new addition to their line-up, the BlackBerry Q20 Classic will pretty much take the QWERTY phone model as well and the five button navigation keys. Basing on the leaks, it would seem that the BlackBerry Q20 Classic doesn’t have much improvements from the previous model, the Z10. The BlackBerry Q20 Classic specs includes: Sized at 10.2mm thick and 72.4mm wide, 3.46-inch touchscreen with a screen resolution of 720 x 720 pixels, a Qualcomm MSM8960 chipset with a dual-core 1.5GHz processor, 16GB of internal memory, 2GB of RAM and microSD card support of up to 128GB. Blackberry isn’t keen on getting along with the wagon of touchscreen smartphones as they still stick to what they are known for, the QWERTY models and would continue producing smartphones based on this idea. The BlackBerry Q20 Classic market would still include business people who have loved the Blackberry model for so many years. In a business wise setting, the BlackBerry Q20 Classic would always suffice and will satisfy consumers. Watch out for BlackBerry Q20 Classic release date by November 2014.

  • Panda Bear Meets The Grim Reaper
    Panda Bear Meets The Grim Reaper Release Date Announced, Mr. Noah Now Available

    Panda Bear Meets The Grim Reaper Release Date Announced, Mr. Noah Now Available Experimental musician Noah Lennox, better known by his stage name of Panda Bear, announces the forthcoming release of his next new album entitled Panda Bear Meets The Grim Reaper come January 12th under the Domino label. It will be his fifth solo studio album following his Panda Bear (1998), Young Prayer (2004), Person Pitch (2007), and Tomboy (2011). According to Domino, “Panda Bear Meets The Grim Reaper finds our hero leaving the airy minimalism of Tomboy and unpacking his sonic toolbox again, rearranging the multitude of his disparate influences into the ever-morphing concoction he refers to as ‘the soup.’ Old school hip-hop textures and production techniques meld with the intuitive, cyclical melodies he has become known for, for a sound that is at once dense and playful.” Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper will be available in Standard CD and 2xLP formats, and Limited Edition Deluxe 2xCD and 3xLP formats. The Limited Edition Deluxe 2xCD and 3xLP includes the 4-song Mr Noah EP in addition to the album in deluxe packaging. Exclusive bundles that include a limited edition T-shirt and lithograph featuring art from Marco Papiro and lyrics are available via the Animal Collective webstore. All pre-orders come with an instant download of the Mr Noah EP, available as MP3, 16-bit or 24-bit WAV files. The Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper Tracklist covers the following songs: Sequential Circuits, Mr Noah, Davy Jones' Locker, Crosswords, Butcher Baker Candlestick Maker, Boys Latin, Come To Your Senses, Tropic of Cancer, Shadow of the Colossus, Lonely Wanderer, Principe Real, Selfish Gene, and Acid Wash. The Mr. Noah EP contains Mr Noah, Faces In The Crowd, Untying the Knot, and This Side Of Paradise. The Mr. Noah EP songs can now be bought also from iTunes.

  • The Unfinished Swan
    The Unfinished Swan, Available For PlayStation 4 Oct. 28 Tuesday In ‘Silky Smooth 1080p’

    The Unfinished Swan, Available For PlayStation 4 Oct. 28 Tuesday In ‘Silky Smooth 1080p’ Sony Computer Entertainment’s The Unfinished Swan, a single-player action-adventure video game developed by Giant Sparrow, was released on October 16, 2012, for the PlayStation 3 platform. This coming Tuesday, October 28th, the game will also be arriving on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. As described by Aaron Kaufman at the PlayStation blog, “Now in silky smooth 1080p for PS4, The Unfinished Swan puts you in the fairytale story of a young boy chasing after a swan who has wandered off into a surreal, unfinished kingdom. You begin in a completely white space and paint to splatter your surroundings, to reveal the world around you. That, however, is just the beginning, and we wouldn’t dare spoil the rest. The Unfinished Swan will challenge your belief in confronting the unknown. It will spark your imagination, and keep you exploring to see what lies beyond the blank ‘whitespace’ exposed before you. You may even encounter the eccentric King who built this realm.” Last year, The Unfinished Swan won two BAFTA awards, one for Game Innovation and one for Debut Game. In his review for Midlife Gamer, Derek McRoberts writes: “Overall the story is charming and engrossing, and even though the game is played out over four and six hours, it had me mesmerised the entire duration... All in all, this is a fantastic addition to a growing branch of unique and stylised games, and living up to the name of their first game, I feel that the staff at GiantSparrow have not yet fully refined their place in the industry, and still have more room to grow their own brand and style. I for one look forward to what they produce in the future.” The Unfinished Swan ranks 23rd in IGN’s Top 25 PlayStation 3 Games. The 1080p PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita releases of The Unfinished Swan will launch at $14.99, but it supports cross-buy, meaning those who have already bought the game for PlayStation 3 can download the upgrade for PlayStation 4 or PlayStation Vita at no extra charge.

  • PlayStation 4
    PlayStation 4: Major Software Update Announced, Available For Download Tuesday Oct. 28

    PlayStation 4: Major Software Update Announced, Available For Download Tuesday Oct. 28 Sony Computer Entertainment will be releasing PlayStation 4 System Software Update version 2.0, code-named Masamune, on Tuesday, October 28, according to its Twitter post. The tweet reads: “PS4′s next software update, Masamune, will be available on 10/28. Includes Share Play, USB Music player, and more!” At what time on Tuesday the update will go live however has not yet been announced. Once available, the update will of course be free for download by those with PlayStation 4. At its system software updates support website, Sony advises: “A PS4 system software update is required to use PSN features and some features on your system. Also, by updating the system software of your PS4™ system, you can enjoy various additional features and enhanced security. Always update to the latest version.” Sony’s PlayStation blog site says the upcoming system software 2.0, aside from Share Play and USP Music player, will include new features like Themes, Youtube support, Change Colors, Players You May Know, Enhancements to Live Broadcasting, Content Area and Library, Enhanced Voice Commands, and Add to Library. According to Product Planning & Software Innovation Director Scott McCarthy, who wrote the post, “PS4 has been on sale for almost a year and we’re committed to improving the player experience in entirely new ways. As always, we welcome feedback as part of our ongoing effort to make PS4 the best place to play.” Simultaneous with the updating of PlayStation 4 to version 2.0, the PS Vita and PS TV systems will also receive a system software update to version 3.35 with the same timing as Masamune, adding four-player Remote Play support to PS TV. In addition, the Live from PlayStation app, which allows users to watch live gameplay streams from PS4 systems, will be available on both PS Vita and PS TV alongside this update. Also, the PlayStation App for smartphones and tablets, which is available free on the App Store and Google Play, will be receiving an update to version 2.0 within the same launch window as both the PS4 and the PS Vita system software updates. This update provides a new layout for tablets, and the app’s home screen has been redesigned, according to McCarthy.

  • Dragon Ball Xenoverse
    Dragon Ball Xenoverse, Available By February 2015

    Dragon Ball Xenoverse, Available By February 2015 Bandai Namco Games’ Dragon Ball Xenoverse will be released on February 13, 2015, on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One. It will also ship for PC via Steam on February 17. Those who will pre-order the game console versions will get a black metal case of Shenron, two in-game Frieza Soldier’s battle suits, and Super Saiyan 4 Vegeta as a playable character which won’t be sold afterwards. Those who will pre-order for the PC version via steam will also get the two in-game Frieza Soldier’s battle suits and Super Saiyan 4 Vegeta as a playable character. A "Trunks Travel Edition" of the console versions will ship at the same time and include a 25-centimeter Future Trunks figurine. Dragon Ball Xenoverse, unlike the previous games of the series, will feature an entire new story, including a player-created character not seen anywhere else in the franchise. Players can customize this character's race, gender, head, build, and clothing. Also, Time Patrol Trunks who was seen in Dragon Ball Online will be a full playable appearance in the game. Two new areas will be showcased: a new Hyperbolic Time Chamber-like area called the ‘Time Storage Vault,’ and a high-tech city with what appears to be a Time Machine. The story line will feature mysterious forces manipulating history, with the player’s objective being to restore the timeline. In the game, players can traverse through the levels and freely roam around as they fight on a platform, in the air, and underwater. They can run when on the ground and swim while underwater. In the game’s ‘Story Mode,’ players can choose among to customize characters among the five significant races in the Dragon Ball mythology: Saiyan, Earthling, Majin, Namekian and Frieza's race.

  • Resident Evil: Revelations 2
    Resident Evil: Revelations 2, To Be Released In Four Weekly Installments Beginning Early 2015

    Resident Evil: Revelations 2, To Be Released In Four Weekly Installments Beginning Early 2015 Resident Evil: Revelations 2 is scheduled for an early 2015 release on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC according to game developer and publisher Capcom. Set between the events of ‘Resident Evil 5’ and ‘Resident Evil 6,’ it will feature vigilante Claire Redfield as the game’s main protagonist. She, along with Barry Burton’s daughter Moira, will be shown exploring an abandoned island facility. The upcoming Resident Evil: Revelation 2 will initially be released in four weekly individual episodes over the course of one month. Each episode will cost $5.99. There is also an option to buy a Season Pass covering all four episodes for $24.99. Following the release of the last episode, a full, disc-based version will then be launched, available st the price of $39.99. Capcom promises that both the digital Season Pass and the disc-based version will also entitle buyers to access to other bonus content. According to the developer’s promo, the game starts with Claire welcoming newbie Moira into the anti-bioterror organisation ‘Terra Save.’ As reported by Eurogamer, Capco writes in the teaser: “But in true RE fashion it's not long before trouble finds our heroes. The party is crashed, Claire and Moira are knocked unconscious and taken to a mysterious detention center located on an island. They soon encounter demented, writhing enemies called Afflicted roaming the halls of this abandoned facility, and have to team up to survive. The real question is, who brought them here? And... why?” Richard Eisenbeis of Kotaku who was among those who got to see the demo revealed more about the upcoming survival horror video game. Said he: “Resident Evil Revelations 2 is not a direct sequel story-wise to the first Resident Evil Revelations. Instead, it is a thematic sequel, calling back to not only the original Revelations but the classic games as well. You move through cramped, spooky areas while confronting zombie-like creatures singly or in small groups. Ammo conservation is important, as is finding keys to the myriad of locked doors....At any time during the demo, you can switch between Claire and Moira with the press of a button—and you will need to switch often....”

  • Dead or Alive 5
    Dead or Alive 5: Last Round, Available By Spring 2015

    Dead or Alive 5: Last Round, Available By Spring 2015 Dead or Alive 5: Last Round, the latest upgrade to the Dead or Alive fighting game series developed by Team Ninja in collaboration with Sega AM2 and published by Tecmo Koei, is scheduled for release in February 2015. It will be playable on the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One platforms. For PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, there will be a physical and digital release of the game which is priced at $39.99. For the older console platforms, there will only be a digital release priced at $29.99 for the download. There will also be two versions for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One releases. As with ‘Dead or Alive: Ultimate,’ there will be a free-to-play ‘Core Fighters’ version. According to IGN, “the free-to-play PlayStation 4 version comes with four 'core' fighters – Ayane, Hayate, Kasumi and Ryu Hayabusa – and has 'almost' every game mode available from the off.” For Xbox One users, on the other hand, they will “have a free trial of Last Round where they'll have access to the same content as PS4 owners, but with a timer. Once the timer runs out, you'll have to purchase the Core Fighters pack for $4.99, which then adds Ayane, Hayate, Kasumi and Ryu Hayabusa, along with Hitomi, Tina, Jann Lee and Bass.” Additional characters can be purchased separately for $3.99 each. All stages will be included in the free-to-play version although some may have to be unlocked. The ‘Story Mode’ will be available only as a separate purchase for $12.99. The the retail version, $39.99 or $29.99 depending on game console, of course includes everything. Players of the free Core Fighters versions will be able to play against the full version on the same console. Dead or Alive 5: Last Round will include some of the downloadable content costumes from Dead or Alive 5: Ultimate, as well as additional new costumes and hairstyles for the cast of fighters. Team Ninja has confirmed that over 400 costumes will be in the upcoming game. Also, according to the developer, the PlayStation 4 and Xbox versions will make use of a new "Soft Engine" which will render the skin of the fighters appear softer and more realistic.

  • HTC Desire Eye
    HTC Desire EYE Specs, Release Date: May Hit Stores During The Holiday Season

    HTC Desire EYE Specs, Release Date: May Hit Stores During The Holiday Season HTC Desire EYE “could be launched ‘in the coming weeks’ in Taiwan, following its certification by local authorities”, according to Phone Arena, saying also, that “in the US, AT&T will be the exclusive carrier of the Desire EYE planning to offer it ‘this holiday season.’ While AT&T didn’t reveal pricing details, we know that the new smartphone will cost about as much as the HTC One (M8) in Europe.” Tech Radar is projecting a mid-November release date for the new HTC smartphone Talk Android is expecting the Desire EYE to be priced at about $350 while the One (M8) at about $440. According to HTC, the release of Desire EYE “marks company's foray into ‘selfie-centric’ smartphones.” The Desire EYE has a 13 MP unit with 28mm wide-angle lens, f/2.2 aperture, and dual LED flash, front-facing camera, possibly the largest on a smartphone. On the back, it also has a 13 MP camera with dual LED flash, but with an f/2.0 aperture. Both front and back cameras offer 1080p HD video recording through their wide-angle lenses. The handset has a dedicated shutter button on the right hand side. The HTC Desire Eye also comes with a Zoe app which allows users to create, share and remix professional quality highlight photos and videos quite easily. Aside from the cameras, the two-color unibody Desire EYE sports a 5.2-inch 1080p display with a pixel density of 423ppi. Under the hood, it has a quad-core 2.3 GHz Snapdragon 801 processor, backed by 2GB of RAM and with 16GB of on-board storage. It has a microSD card slot and it runs on a 2,400mAh Li-Polymer battery. The Desire EYE is powered by an Android 4.4.2 KitKat out of the box with HTC's Sense 6 atop. Also, Desire EYE has an IPX7 limited waterproof rating.