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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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Telus, Bell, Rogers Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+ Receiving July 2017 Security Updates

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Way back in April, Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+ has gotten its Android 7.0 Nougat updates.  Two months after, another Nougat update had been released that brings the June 2017 Android security patches. This time around, Canadian carriers are also started pushing another security updates for the month of July 2017.  Again, these updates brings nothing any new features to the earlier Android 7.0 Nougat, but it only applies the latest Android Security Maintenance Release (SMR).

Among all major Canadian carriers such as Telus, Bell, and Rogers, has started the rolling out of the said July 2017 security  updates. While the rest of all Canadian mobile network providers, including the factory unlocked version will also get the same treatment anytime soon.

Here are the details:

What's New: Android Security Patches

Galaxy S6 SM-G920W8 Update build G920W8VLS5DQG1

  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level: July 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: G920W8VLS5DQG1
  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-11094681
  • Build number: NRD90M.G920W8VLS5DQG1
  • AP: G920W8VLS5DQG1
  • CP: G920W8VLS5DQG1
  • CSC: G920W8OYA5DQG1


Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925W8 Update build G925W8VLS5DQG1


  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level: July 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: G925W8VLS5DQG1
  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-11094681
  • Build number: NRD90M.G925W8VLS5DQG1
  • AP: G925W8VLS5DQG1
  • CP: G925W8VLS5DQG1
  • CSC: G925W8OYA5DQG1

Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928W8 Update build G928W8VLS4CQG1


  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level: July 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: G928W8VLS4CQG1
  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-10942903
  • Build number: NRD90M.G928W8VLS4CQG1
  • AP: G928W8VLS4CQG1
  • CP: G928W8VLS4CQG1
  • CSC: G928W8OYA4CQG1


In addition, this is now the 3rd Android 7.0 Nougat update landed on Canada's Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+ variants.  So you must update your device from time to time to get a new doze of Nougat's Android security updates, to keep your data in safe place.

These updates were officially released by all Canadian carriers such as  Telus, Bell, Rogers, Koodo, Fido, Freedom, Virgin-Mobile, Videotron, Eastlink, Sasktel, and not to forget including the factory unlocked version.

So if it happens that you’ve got a Galaxy S6 or a S6 edge and S6 edge+, no matter which carrier you are at, you can manually check for a software update by going into Settings > About device> Check for an Update.

source: Bell
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