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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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Verizon Galaxy S6 and S6 edge Android 7.0 Nougat Updates [G920VVRS4DQD1 & G925VVRS4DQD1]

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A week earlier Verizon has rolled out the Android 7.0 Nougat update on Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928V), this time around it has also begun sending out the said Nougat updates on Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) and the Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925V).

The Galaxy S6 bumped-up to Android 7.0 Nougat build version NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQD1 from Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow MMB29K.G920VVRS4CQA3 . While the Galaxy S6 edge on the other hand, also moved to Nougat version NRD90M.G925VVRS4DQD1 from Marshmallow version MMB29K.G920VVRS4CQA3.

The Android 7.0 Nougat basically brings some new stuff, including the  new battery managements that allows users to optimize the battery life performance. The Android 7.0 Nougat Multi-tasking function now also supports split screen view for all apps, and the updated keyboard with built-in language predictions.

Here are the technical details:

Verizon Galaxy S6 SM-G920V Android 7.0 Nougat Update G920VVRS4DQD1

  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level: April 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: G920VVRS4DQD1
  • Kernel version: 3.10.61
  • Build number: NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQD1
  • AP: G920VVRS4DQD1
  • CP: G920VVRS4DQD1
  • CSC: G920VVZW4DQD1

Verizon Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925V Android 7.0 Nougat Update G925VVRS4DQD1

  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level: April 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: G925VVRS4DQD1
  • Kernel version: 3.10.61
  • Build number: NRD90M.G925VVRS4DQD1
  • AP: G925VVRS4DQD1
  • CP: G925VVRS4DQD1
  • CSC: G925VVZW4DQD1

Aside from Android 7.0 Nougat goodies, both devices also received the April 1, 2017 Android security patch level.

Changelog details of the  Android 7.0 Nougat updates:
  1. Android 7.0 Nougat OS upgrade
  2. Samsung Cloud
  3. Samsung Pass
  4. Provides new UX and various performance modes
  5. Improved usability of the Notification feature and Quick settings button
  6. Improved usability of the Multi-window
  7. Improved setting menu and Always On Display
  8. Efficient space for installation of downloaded apps, improved speed of system upgrade and app installation

The roll out is still in phases and it will take into several days before it reaches in some areas. Some users may see get right on the spot, while others may not. Just make sure to keep on checking by hitting your device settings. From Home screen > Apps > About phone > Check for updates. You may also use the Software upgrade assistant.

If it just keeps saying like "Service unavailable software update is temporarily unavailable. Try again later" then you must wait until the OTA server is not overly saturated.

[Thank’s to Anne]

source: Verizon support pages [1] [2]
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