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High-End Android Phones Powered with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

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Some smartphones featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 have already been launched in China, with many expecting a global release shortly after. A growing list of flagship smartphones are expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, which was officially announced in late September 2025. The chipset is anticipated to power top-tier Android devices throughout late 2025 and 2026, with several phones already confirmed or heavily rumored. Xiaomi 17 series: The Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max were confirmed as the first phones to use this chip. The Pro and Pro Max models will include a secondary rear display. nubia REDMAGIC 11 Pro series: The gaming-focused nubia REDMAGIC 11 Pro series is set to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. realme GT8 Pro: The realme GT8 Pro launched in China in October 2025 with the new Snapdragon chip and is expected to be released in international markets later. Honor Magic 8 series: The Honor Magic 8 series, which includes t...
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Meltdown and Spectre Security Updates Hitting Verizon Galaxy S6, S6Edge/S6 Edge+

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In recent events that there is a new concern about the Meltdown and Spectre that also includes and targets the mobile devices data, aside from personal computers.  Luckily enough, Verizon has just released an update that brings the said Meltdown and Spectre Security Updates on their Galaxy S6, S6 Edge and S6 Edge+ line-up. So if you are a Verizon Galaxy S6, S6 Edge and S6 Edge+ users, you folks might already receive or about to get the new Firmware Over-The-Air update to iron out the said  issues.

The update  starts hitting the Galaxy S6, S6 Edge and S6 Edge+ devices starting January 25, according to big red. The Galaxy S6 Edge+ will bump up to version Galaxy S6 edge+ (Plus) to version NRD90M.G928VVRS3CRA1, while the Galaxy S6 edge will also move to version NRD90M.G925VVRS4DRA1, and the Galaxy S6  to version NRD90M.G920VVRS4DRA1. Below are the technical details about the said updates.


Recent Update Benefits


  • Meltdown and Spectre security patches

  • Android Security Patch Level: 2018-01-01

Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928V)


  • Android version 7.0 (Nougat)

  • Android security patch level: January 1, 2018

  • Baseband version: G928VVRS3CRA1

  • Kernel version 3.10.61

  • Build number: NRD90M.G928VVRS3CRA1

Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925V)


  • Android version 7.0 (Nougat)

  • Android security patch level: January 1, 2018

  • Baseband version: G925VVRS4DRA1

  • Kernel version 3.10.61

  • Build number: NRD90M.G925VVRS4DRA1


Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)


  • Android version 7.0 (Nougat)

  • Android security patch level: January 1, 2018

  • Baseband version: G920VVRS4DRA1

  • Kernel version 3.10.61

  • Build number: NRD90M.G920VVRS4DRA1

What is Meltdown and Spectre?


Vulnerabilities in modern computers leak passwords and sensitive data.

Meltdown and Spectre exploit critical vulnerabilities in modern processors. These hardware vulnerabilities allow programs to steal data which is currently processed on the computer. While programs are typically not permitted to read data from other programs, a malicious program can exploit Meltdown and Spectre to get hold of secrets stored in the memory of other running programs. This might include your passwords stored in a password manager or browser, your personal photos, emails, instant messages and even business-critical documents.

You may check the full details about the Meltdown and Spectre at: https://meltdownattack.com/

Source: Verizon Galaxy S6[1], S6 edge[2], and S6 edge+ [3] support pages
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