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Apple's two failed iPhones in 2025

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 ...

Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge International Shipped Stock Firmware Now Available

The Samsung Galaxy S6  and Galaxy S6 Edge for international versions with model numbers "SM-G920F"  and  "SM-G925F" shipped firmware is now available for grab. This is technically the stock firmware during the production of Samsung Galaxy S6  and Galaxy S6 Edge in Samsung's factories. The Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge first Android smartphone to have 64-bit Snapdragon 810 that supports 4G LTE Advanced Cat 6. And 2K UHD display, 4GB RAM with 20 megapixel rear camera and the front 5 megapixel HD cameras smartphone. Yet both the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge devices are on its way for shipping in various countries around the world, these firmwares are now held available  in Samsung's firmware server to which we can actually see it using Kies software update utility tools.

While sneaking around we have found several variations of Android 5.0.2 Lollipop firmware builds since the Galaxy S6 will arrive touting a brand-spanking new version of Android 5.0.2 Lollipop and some new TouchWiz software features. On Samsung Galaxy S6  G920F we have seen three different build numbers such as G920FXXU1AOBN, G920FXXU1AOCV and G920FXXU1AOD4. While on the other hand the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925F we just found one firmware build floating around and dubbed with build number G925FXXU1AOCV.

Here are the list of countries and network providers we have found those Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge firmware builds that are about to be shipped out.

BY COUNTRIES:
  • Austria
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Greece
  • France
  • Netherlands
  • United Kingdom
  • Bulgaria
  • Switzerland
  • Nordic countries
  • Germany
  • Czech Republic
  • Romania
  • Sweden
  • Malaysia
  • Poland
  • Cyprus

BY NETWORK PROVIDERS in Europe:
  • Vodafone
  • Orange
  • Three (3)
  • T-Mobile
  • Cosmote
  • Swisscom (Switzerland)
  • Bouygues (France)

These are just the initial list of entries  and there will more coming soon on several variants in the US, Australia, Canada, Latin America, Middle East, Asia and Africa. An initial list of Galaxy S6 stock firmware can be found here.

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