Breaking: Samsung Galaxy Note 7 recalled due to exploding batteries

Samsung has finally opted to recall all the Galaxy Note 7 units sold in Canada and nine other countries due to reports of potentially dangerous exploding batteries that could harm users. Various reports and in the US and Korea say the $1060.00 flagship device can explode while charging.

“To date (as of September 1) there have been 35 cases that have been reported globally and we are currently conducting a thorough inspection with our suppliers to identify possible affected batteries in the market. However, because our customers’ safety is an absolute priority at Samsung, we have stopped sales of the Galaxy Note 7,” Samsung spokespersons revealed. 

Samsung has reportedly sold 2.5 million Note 7 devices worldwide which will all need to be sent back. Samsung said it had been difficult to work out which phones were affected among the 2.5 million Note 7s sold. The company plans to swap exisiting units with new ones cleared for use. Good to see Samsung doing the the right thing before any customers get hurt.

"There was a tiny problem in the manufacturing process, so it was very difficult to figure out,'' the president of Samsung's mobile business Koh Dong-jin told reporters. The Galaxy Note 7 is considered the company's true flagship in terms of design and features and received generally good reviews. The phone has been launched in 10 countries, Samsung indicates that different companies supplying the batteries.

Source: Samsung, BBC.com

Samsung's new Galaxy Note 7 comes on August 19

Samsung just announced the latest version of its popular phablet line. Foregoing the '6' version model, Samsung's latest is the Note 7 which features a 5.7” Quad HD Dual edge Super AMOLED display, an Octa-core processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage. The Note 7 continues Samsung's focus on photography with a 12MP camera with Optical Image Stabilization and an F1.7 aperture, Front facing camera featuring 5MP F1.7 aperture. A 3,500 mAh battery offers quick charging capability for both wired and wireless charging.

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Samsung’s set to unveil Galaxy Note7 on August 2nd

Move over Note6 and welcome Note7. Samsung's skipping a number as they're set to unveil their newest phablet next month. Samsung said their decision to skip over a number is said to "minimize confusion" and "complement our Galaxy S7 and S7 edge." This can indeed help Samsung unify their product portfolio and present a sort of united front to consumers. The new device will be unveiled in New York City on August 2^nd.

Rumours of this new phablet have been online for a while and some of the suggested specs include a 5.7-inch QHD Super AMOLED display, 12-megapixel rear shooter, and 64GB internal storage. We'll find out the truth and more soon enough. We just have to wait a bit.

Source: Engadget

Tipster claims Samsung Galaxy Note 7 instead of Galaxy Note 6 might be in our future

Evan Blass, who often gets reliable phone leaks and is also known as @evleaks on Twitter, claims Samsung will be skipping over the Galaxy Note 6 in favor of Galaxy Note 7. If they do the name change, that’ll put Samsung’s phablet in line with the naming scheme of its new flagships: the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. So, what should we expect this S-Pen-equipped phablet to carry? According to Blass, the device should come with a 5.7-inch display, an iris scanner, 64GB internal storage that’s expandable via microSD, and a 12-megapixel rear shooter and 5-megapixel front camera. The rumoured Galaxy Note 7 will also be IP68-certified to protect it against water. It should come in black, silver, and blue editions. Of course, while Blass is reliable, this still has to be taken with a grain of salt.

Source: CNET