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Android users seems to love iPhone 6s. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Android users seems to love iPhone 6s. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Apple’s iPhone family becomes even more successful every year, and the latest models aren’t just a hit with faithful fans. According to new research, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are attracting Android switchers at an unprecedented rate.

The One M8 is getting Marshmallow. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android.

The One M8 is getting Marshmallow. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android.

HTC will begin rolling out its Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for unlocked One M8 handsets “within 24 hours.” Those with a locked, carrier-branded device will have to wait until early next year.

Amazon's new tablet comes in a pack of six. Photo: Amazon

Amazon’s new tablet comes in a pack of six. Photo: Amazon

Amazon is rolling out a new update for its Fire tablets that’s going to make nighttime reading much safer, thanks to a feature called Blue Shade. The update also brings a new Activity Center, and a kid-friendly web browser.

Google breaks its privacy promise. Photo: Google

Google breaks its privacy promise. Photo: Google

Google has been accused of breaking its student privacy pledge by collecting data and browsing habits from Chromebooks used in schools and Google Apps for Education.

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has called upon the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate Google’s conduct, and to prevent it from using the data it has collected so far.

Gear S2 could soon be teaming up with iPhone. Photo: Samsung

Gear S2 could soon be teaming up with iPhone. Photo: Samsung

Samsung is working on its first app for iOS, and it’s going to allow iPhone owners to use its new Gear S2 smartwatch. The South Korean company is working on the Gear Manager app now, according to sources — and Samsung is keen to make it available as soon as possible.

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