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Apple's two failed iPhones in 2025

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The interest in the iPhone 17 series is high, particularly for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max models, which are outselling their predecessors. The iPhone Air has a different tale to tell; sales haven't been great, with reports showing low demand and major production cuts.  In contrast to the heavily publicized flop of the iPhone Air, there hasn't been much info on how the iPhone 16e is doing in sales. Early reports suggested it was doing pretty well, but it seems that wasn't up to Apple's standards.  Sales of the iPhone 16e and iPhone Air aren't meeting Apple's expectations, as per info from leaker Fixed Focus Digital (source in Chinese). While no exact figures were shared, the leaker suggests that Apple's effort to launch a popular, budget-friendly iPhone hasn't succeeded. Even with the challenges, Apple is still set to roll out successors for both models. The iPhone 17e is anticipated to launch on time in spring 2026, whereas the iPhone Air ...
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Rogers, Bell and Telus Xperia Z1, Z2 and Z Ultra Android 4.4.4 Update Now Available

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Canadian users of the Sony Xperia Z1, Z2 and Xperia Z Ultra under Rogers, Bell and Telus carriers will now starts seeing the Android 4.4.4 KitKat software update. Sony's software update support page has posted the availability of the Android 4.4.4 update intended for Rogers, Bell and Telus Xperia Z1, Z2 and Z Ultra. Below are the changelog of what to expect about the new Android 4.4.4 update,  addressed by Sony Mobile Canada.

Latest available software
You may already have the latest software, depending on the date of purchase. Software updates are released at different times depending on operator and/or country. Therefore, we cannot give you an exact date for when a specific update will be available for your device.

Android version: Google Android 4.4 (Kitkat)
Latest available software: 14.4.A.0.108
Release started: 2014-06-27

Included in this software
This upgrade for your Xperia™ smartphone includes many improvements, such as:
Android 4.4.4 including the latest enhancements and security updates from Google
Updated and improved camera experience
Improvements to Google voice, Contacts, Music streaming and Google+
The latest versions of our Sony apps for you to enjoy
All of our latest bug fixes, optimisations & improvements

Better check your Xperia Z1, Z2 and Z Ultra by going to Applications >> Settings >> About Phone >> Software update to start downloading the update.

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