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 …

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 …