Galaxy Note 7 said to ditch Samsung batteries for new units
Galaxy Note 7 said to ditch Samsung batteries for new units
Samsung took a big blow last week when it announced a full recall for the Galaxy Note 7 due to issues with the smartphone's battery.Now a new report claims the Galaxy-maker will stop using batteries from affiliate company Samsung SDI in future Note 7 units."As a follow-up of the battery issue, we decided to temporally stop using Samsung SDI's battery for Galaxy Note 7," said a source at Samsung, according to multiple Korean publications (via The Korean Herald).
As Samsung recalls Galaxy Note 7, Apple ramps up iPhone 7 orders
As Samsung recalls Galaxy Note 7, Apple ramps up iPhone 7 orders
GETTY The iPhone 7 is set to be revealed tomorrowApple is ramping up iPhone 7 production to deal with its biggest customer demand yet.With hours to go before the iPhone 7 is officially unveiled to the world, the company is focusing all its efforts on ensuring it is able to satisfy consumer demand on what is expected to be its most popular device yet.The iPhone 7 is set to be revealed in an event in San Francisco tomorrow (September 7th).
Samsung offers one-for-one exchange for Galaxy Note 7 customers in Singapore
Samsung offers one-for-one exchange for Galaxy Note 7 customers in Singapore
SINGAPORE — From next Friday (Sept 16), Samsung Electronics Singapore will replace all Galaxy Note 7s purchased at authorised outlets here, the company announced on Tuesday.This announcement follows reports globally that the phones were prone to ignite.Last Friday (Sept 2), two weeks after the Note 7's launch, Samsung recalled the Note 7s in 10 markets including South Korea and the United States, halting sales of the 988,900 won (S$1216) device in those markets indefinitely.
Should Samsung reconsider removable batteries inside flagships after Galaxy Note 7 recall?
Should Samsung reconsider removable batteries inside flagships after Galaxy Note 7 recall?
The issue with the battery inside the Galaxy Note 7 might cost Samsung up to $1 billion , but that could have been avoided if the flagship would have come with a removable battery inside.Samsung ditched removable batteries inside its flagships about two years ago.Samsung Galaxy S5 and the Galaxy Note 4 are the last flagships launched by the South Korean company that did not come with non-removable batteries.Every other model that was launched afterwards, including the Galaxy Note 7, feature batteries that can't be removed by standard means.While we're not here to discuss why Samsung took this decision, we can't help but wonder what things would have looked if the Galaxy Note 7 would have been the exception and had a removable battery inside.Even though $1 billion losses is not much considering Samsung's projected net income for 2016 is somewhere around $20 billion, the damage to the company's image can't be undone.Since Samsung introduced non-removable batteries inside its flagships, many customers have decided to switch brands or even OSes, while others expressed their disappointment for this change.Well, it appears that Samsung's decision came back to haunt it and the cost in resources is not negligible.
Korean Carriers Refund & Replace Samsung Galaxy Note 7s
Korean Carriers Refund & Replace Samsung Galaxy Note 7s
Korean Carriers Refund & Replace Samsung Galaxy Note 7sThe launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 didn't quite go according to the Korean manufacturer's plans, and not long after the smartphone's market debut, news of an unlucky customer in China whose smartphone battery exploded while charging emerged, along with pictures showcasing the damaged smartphone.A second report popped up before the end of August, and after a thorough investigation, Samsung determined that certain battery cells were faulty.Thus the Korean tech giant issued a global recall at the beginning of September, and South Korean carriers are now offering a couple of solutions for customers who have already purchase the Samsung Galaxy Note 7.
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