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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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August 2017 Android Security Updates Hitting Verizon Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+

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Verizon has just released an update on Galaxy S6, S6 edge, and the S6 edge+. The update is said to bring the monthly Android security patches of which basically bumps up the said phones Android Security Patch Level to August 1, 2017. According to big red's announcements, the Over-The-Air updates will begin shortly on August 28, and might only last in just a couple of days, since these updates were just part of Samsung and Google's monthly Android Security Maintenance Release (SMR).

The Verizon Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) variants will receive an update dubbed as version NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQH1. Similar thing happens to the Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925V) of which will also move to version NRD90M.G925VVRS4DQH1. While on the other hand, the Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928V) variant will also bump up to version NRD90M.G928VVRS3CQH1.

Here are the technical details to the device updates;

What's New: Android Security Patch Level: 2017-08-01

Verizon Galaxy S6 Update version NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQH1


  • Device name: Galaxy S6

  • Model number:  SM-G920V

  • Android security patch level: August 1, 2017

  • Android version: 7.0

  • Baseband version: G920VVRS4DQH1

  • Kernel version: 3.10.61

  • Build number: NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQH1

  • CP: G920VVRS4DQH1

  • CSC: G920VVZW4DQH1

  • CP: G920VVRS4DQH1




Verizon Galaxy S6 edge Update version NRD90M.G925VVRS4DQH1


  • Device name: Galaxy S6 edge

  • Model number:  SM-G925V

  • Android security patch level: August 1, 2017

  • Android version: 7.0

  • Baseband version: G925VVRS4DQH1

  • Kernel version: 3.10.61

  • Build number: NRD90M.G925VVRS4DQH1

  • CP: G925VVRS4DQH1

  • CSC: G925VVZW4DQH1

  • CP: G925VVRS4DQH1


Verizon Galaxy S6 edge+ plus Update version NRD90M.G928VVRS3DQH1



  • Device name: Galaxy S6 edge

  • Model number:  SM-G928V

  • Android security patch level: August 1, 2017

  • Android version: 7.0

  • Baseband version: G928VVRS3DQH1

  • Kernel version: 3.10.61

  • Build number: NRD90M.G928VVRS3DQH1

  • CP: G928VVRS3DQH1

  • CSC: G928VVZW3DQH1

  • CP: G928VVRS3DQH1


So if you've  got a Verizon Galaxy S6, or a Galaxy S6 edge and a Galaxy S6 edge+ and yet haven’t received the said updates, just simply hit that software update in your device Settings > About Phone > Software info > Check for Updates. You may also use Verizon owned software upgrade assistant tool of which you can grab at Verizon support page to update your Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+.

How to Update a Verizon Galaxy S6, S6 edge,  and S6 edge+ via Over-The-Air


Ensure your battery is fully charged before starting the software update. This is a must and very important part to get rid of some issues if ever the software update being interrupted due to a power failure.

From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > Settings > About device > Software updates > Check for Updates.
If your device finds a new software update, tap Download now. When complete, a screen will appear advising you that the new version of software is ready to be installed. Tap Install the update.
The device will power down and power back on. A screen will appear stating that the installation has been completed.
Tap OK.

source: Verizon Galaxy S6 (1), S6 edge (2), and S6 edge+ (3)
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