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Samsung to release 'fandom' edition of Galaxy Note 7

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 28 June 2017

The South Korean company is still intent on selling some Galaxy Note 7 phablets, with refurbished 'fandom' editions arriving in select regions. FULL STORY >

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Samsung predicts record Q1 2017 earnings despite Note 7

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 7 April 2017

Despite its Galaxy Note 7 battery fiasco, Samsung has been buoyed by strong S7 sales, with the company predicting a record-setting Q1 for 2017. FULL STORY >

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Samsung reportedly going to sell refurbished Galaxy Note 7's

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 21 February 2017

Reportedly featuring smaller batteries, Samsung may be sending some of its Galaxy Note 7 phablets to India and Vietnam. FULL STORY >

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Samsung cites battery flaws as cause for Note 7 explosions

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 23 January 2017

After an investigation, Samsung discovers a short circuit within the battery of certain Note 7's was the cause of the devices catching fire. FULL STORY >

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Samsung to detail cause of Note 7's exploding batteries on 23 January

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 20 January 2017

The South Korean manufacturer will hold press conference in Seoul at 3:00 AM on Monday morning. FULL STORY >

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Samsung takes out full page ads to apologise for Galaxy Note 7 recall

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 8 November 2016

Taking out ads in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Washington Post, Samsung apologises for the Galaxy Note 7's exploding batteries and the failed recall attempt. FULL STORY >

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Samsung puts an end to Galaxy Note 7 sales worldwide

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 11 October 2016

Despite its best efforts to correct the Galaxy Note 7's fatal battery issues, Samsung has decided to stop all sales of the phablet worldwide. FULL STORY >

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Samsung reportedly suspending production of Galaxy Note 7

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 10 October 2016

Amid new reports of exploding devices, a South Korean news site says Samsung will suspend production of the Galaxy Note 7. FULL STORY >

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Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 arrives in South Africa on 11 November

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 5 October 2016

After several delays, and a global recall, Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 will be available to purchase in SA come 11 November. FULL STORY >

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Samsung has exchanged half of recalled Galaxy Note 7's in the States

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 23 September 2016

In a recently releases statement from Samsung, the company says half of the recalled Galaxy Note 7's have been exchanged in the US, with 90% of users opting for the recall. FULL STORY >

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Galaxy Note 7 coming to SA in November says Samsung South Africa

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 20 September 2016

Samsung Mobile South Africa has remained mum on the local release of the Galaxy Note 7 in the wake of 'exploding' batteries until now, with the release being pushed back to November. FULL STORY >

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Samsung will have replacement Galaxy Note 7's in the US by 21 September

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 16 September 2016

The South Korean manufacturer will have new replacement devices, with non-exploding batteries we're assuming, in the US come 21 September. FULL STORY >

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Up to 70 Galaxy Note 7 batteries have reportedly overheated in the States

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 13 September 2016

With the Galaxy Note 7 recall well underway in the States, a reported 70 Samsung-made phablets have suffered from overheating batteries. FULL STORY >

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United States' FAA warns consumers against using the Galaxy Note 7 on planes

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 9 September 2016

America's Federal Aviation Authority has issued a statement following the recent recall of all Galaxy Note 7 devices, warning consumers not to use them in-flight. FULL STORY >

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[UPDATE] Samsung's preparing to recall Galaxy Note 7 phablets due to exploding batteries

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 2 September 2016

Amid several user complaints of exploding batteries, Samsung is readying to recall its Galaxy Note 7 phablet worldwide. FULL STORY >

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