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Latest Samsung Galaxy Note 7 recall news
Here you will find the latest news and most recent developments on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 recall, with regular updates and all the information you need.
Samsung could put Galaxy Note 7 blame on ‘irregularly sized’ batteries and manufacturing flaws
Samsung recently announced that it would reveal the results of its Galaxy Note 7 investigation on Monday. However, The Wall Street Journal claims that it has managed to eek out information regarding the results from “people familiar with the matter.” According to the report, Samsung hired three independent quality-control and supply-chain analysis firms to conduct […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 6 years ago
Samsung expected to report biggest profits in three years even after Galaxy Note 7’s recall
Samsung saw some grim times after the launch of the Galaxy Note 7 and its subsequent recall, and analysts expected that the company would take a $17 billion hit due to the debacle of its flagship smartphone. However, Samsung has just surprised everyone by announcing that it is expecting a massive increase in its year-on-year […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 6 years ago
Samsung’s Q4 profits may be unaffected by Galaxy Note 7 recall
The Galaxy Note 7 has undoubtedly hurt Samsung, but their fourth-quarter profits may be safe and actually have seen some growth. According to the Korea Times, both IBK Securities and HMC Investing Securities have estimated that Samsung’s operating profit will reach 8.7 trillion won in the recent quarter. Other firms, such as Kium Securities and Hyundai […]
- By Salvatore F.
- 6 years ago
Samsung may not kill off the Galaxy Note 7 in South Korea this year
We reported earlier today that around 140,000 users are still yet to return their recalled Galaxy Note 7 in the South Korea, and now it’s been revealed that Samsung is considering following in its European subsidiary’s footsteps by lowering the battery charging limit from 60 percent, rather than disabling the devices like it’s planning to do in […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Samsung to disable radio functionality on the Galaxy Note 7 in Canada next week
Samsung has today announced that it will distribute a compulsory firmware update to disable all Bluetooth, cellular and Wi-Fi radios on the Galaxy Note 7 in Canada next week. This news comes shortly after it started rolling out an upgrade for the device in the region to limit the battery’s maximum charge to just 60 […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Report: Samsung Galaxy Note 7’s aggressive internal design led to explosions
Samsung promised that it would announce the results of its investigation regarding battery problems in the Galaxy Note 7 later this month. However, Instrumental, a company that makes engineering tools, took upon itself to find the cause of fire and explosions in the Galaxy Note 7. According to the Instrumental’s examination of the Galaxy Note […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 6 years ago
Samsung France apologizes for Note 7 troubles with free 128GB SD card and VR Park experience
The Galaxy Note 7 has caused a lot of trouble not just for Samsung but for the people who purchased the flagship. Samsung initiated the first recall a couple of weeks after the handset was released so pre-order customers had to return their original unit to get a replacement unit. They had to go through […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
South Korea’s state-run laboratory is reportedly reinvestigating the Galaxy Note 7
It all started to go downhill for the Galaxy Note 7 when replacement units that were promised to be safe started catching fire as well. Samsung was in the process of replacing over two million original Galaxy Note 7 handsets that were recalled after the fires were reported. It said that a battery cell issue […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Bell rolls out another update for the Galaxy Note 7 to remind owners that it’s been recalled
It would appear that Canadians aren’t too keen on the idea of chopping in their now-recalled Galaxy Note 7 for a refund or replacement as Bell has started rolling out a second maintenance update for units in the region. Unlike the previous upgrade, which limited the handset’s battery to 60 percent, this latest build introduces “indicators that encourage customers […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Samsung’s now rolling out an update to limit the Galaxy Note 7’s battery capacity in the US
In an effort to prevent any more Galaxy Note 7‘s from bursting into flames, Samsung has revealed that it’s now in the midst of rolling out a compulsory maintenance update to all models of the smartphone located in the United States. The upgrade not only limits the phone’s ability to charge beyond 60 percent, but also introduces […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Samsung says about 85 percent of Note 7s have been returned in the US
It has been about a month since the recall of Samsung’s explosive phablet, but not all devices have been turned in. Samsung states that about 85 percent of Note 7s have been returned in the United States, which means there are roughly 285,000 devices that have yet to be collected. Determined to get back the remainder […]
- By Salvatore F.
- 6 years ago
Samsung is reviewing options to limit the environmental impact of discontinuing the Galaxy Note 7
Samsung has revealed that it’s currently reviewing options to limit the potential environmental impact of disposing of its discontinued Galaxy Note 7 smartphone. It’s believed that the firm has recalled over 3 million handsets following its decision to stop producing the device after numerous reports of units spontaneously bursting into flames surfaced online. Environmental group […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Galaxy Note loyalism remains at 70% despite Note 7 fiasco, new study says
Apple CEO Tim Cook, like all company CEOs, will welcome all former Galaxy Note 7 customers who are thinking about making the switch, but there may not be much of a story to tell. According to a new study, Galaxy Note loyalism remains despite the Galaxy Note 7 recall worldwide. Research firm Baystreet, in a […]
- By Deidre R.
- 6 years ago
Still holding on to a Galaxy Note 7? It’s just not worth it anymore
The Galaxy Note 7 could have done so much for Samsung. The ill-fated flagship had a lot of potential. When the handset was unveiled in August this year many suggested that it would turn out to be Samsung’s best-selling smartphone and would carry the impressive sales momentum set by the Galaxy S7 series. It all went […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 investigation will go beyond batteries
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 investigation will go beyond batteries, reveals Reuters. The South Korean company will examine every aspect of the faulty handset, including hardware, software and the manufacturing process to pinpoint the specific cause of the fires that led to it being forced to issue a second of recall all units in circulation and discontinue […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago