Samsung’s taking its suit against Apple all the way to the Supreme Court — if the justices will consider the case, that is. The South Korean electronics giant on Monday filed a request with the highest court in the US, asking it to re-examine the decisions made in the patent infringement lawsuits pitting Samsung against …

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Three months ago, India was one of the most expensive places in the world to buy an iPhone, even an older model like the 5S. That’s not necessarily the case anymore. The 5S, first released in September 2013, will now retail for Rs 24,999 ($370, AU$520, £245), which is almost half the Rs 44,500 ($665, AU$920, £440) it was being …

You’ve just unboxed a shiny new iOS device — your first! — and you’re staring at it with ample excitement and a tinge of fear. Fear of the unknown, of technology and that you’ll mess something up. It’s OK — natural, even — to feel that way; new technology is intimidating. We’ve all been there, and undoubtedly will be there …

You’ll be able to catch festive treats such as “Sherlock“, “Doctor Who” and “Shaun the Sheep: The Farmer’s Llamas” via Apple this Christmas as iPlayer comes to the new Apple TV. Set-top boxes and streaming devices like Apple TV are only as good as the content you can watch through them, which means apps for the popular TV and video …

HTC will push an Android 6.0 Marshmallow update to a number of its smartphones in the next two quarters, according to frequent Twitter source @LlabTooFer — like the HTC One M9. Enlarge Image An unconfirmed schedule of HTC’s Android update plans. LLabTooFer As the most recent version of Android, 6.0 Marshmallow brings a host of new features, like Google Now …

Microsoft has back-pedalled on cuts it made to OneDrive cloud storage limits last month, giving back some of the data allowances it was set to take away and apologising for putting the blame on users for excessive use. Customers will still need to opt-in to keep their bonus storage, though, and the changes will expire after a year. The company …

Taylor Swift had a birthday present for her fans on Sunday. Swift and Apple said Sunday that subscribers to the Apple Music service will have exclusive access to a concert video shot during the pop’s star’s recently concluded world concert tour. The film, which will be released December 20, features on-stage performances as well as backstage scenes from a concert …

I’ve reviewed my share of full-size V Moda headphones, but I wondered how the company’s signature sound would translate to its new in-ear design. Well, I’d say the Zn’s is on target. It’s rich, robust, and lively. Build quality feels especially rugged, and the intricate sculptural detailing on the Zn’s zinc metal earpieces is impressive. Zn sports 8 millimeter drivers, …

It’s that time of year again, so the Audiophiliac has put together a nice assortment of gift ideas. Your choices run the gamut — there’s music, a turntable, headphones and speakers! Dust & Grooves: Adventures in Record Collecting (book, $30) Eilon Paz’ “Dust & Grooves: Adventures in Record Collecting” coffee table book breaks the mold for this type of book. …

The latest Android update, also called Marshmallow or Android 6.0 , brings plenty of new features to the ever-growing family of phones and tablets that run Google’s mobile software. New goodies like Now on Tap, which delivers contextual information or features depending on what you’re doing, more choices for how you give apps permissions, and a redesigned app drawer. Android …

In a galaxy not so far away, Verizon is preparing for the cinematic event of the year (and I do mean the new Star Wars movie, “The Force Awakens”). Big Red is creating some nifty Star Wars-themed wallpaper for the Motorola Droid Turbo 2. Because, yeah, yeah, this is/is not the droid you’re looking for… With “Star Wars: The Force …

In July, Swappa released a stand-alone Android app called Swappa Price. The free app makes the process of trying to figure out just how much a smartphone is worth when selling or buying, using data from sales completed on Swappa’s website. For the unfamiliar, Swappa is a marketplace where you can buy or sell used smartphones and wearables. The historical …

You are now free to move about the cabin, as long as you’re not on a hoverboard. This holiday season’s hottest gift, and we mean literally hot, has been banned by most major US airlines. American, Delta and United said this week that hoverboards are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage due to safety concerns about their batteries catching …

Google aims to keep pace with Microsoft and Apple by adding a way for Android tablet users to view and work with two apps side-by-side. A pair of Google staffers spilled the beans in a Reddit discussion on Thursday, teasing that a split screen is in the works for next year’s major upgrade to Android to version 7.0. Since each …