A new software update rolling out in Korea to the Galaxy Note 7 will try to decrease the risk of battery-related fires by preventing the battery from charging fully. According to the Associated Press, Samsung’s update was announced on the front page of the Seoul Shinmun. “It is a measure to put consumer safety first but we apologize for causing inconvenience,” Samsung reportedly said...
I just got back from the AT&T store where I dropped off two Galaxy Note 7 units, submitting myself to Samsung’s recall. You might say I’m getting caught up in some of the scary news surrounding the device. Australian airlines won’t let Galaxy Note 7 owners charge phones during their flights. A dude in Florida just fried his Jeep Cherokee because he left a Galaxy Note 7 charging...
The iPhone 7 Plus is Apple’s latest flagship phablet, boasting upgraded hardware and some exciting new features, but the device faces some tough competition from Samsung and the Galaxy Note 7. The Galaxy-maker may be going through a nasty recall, but it still offers one of the best smartphones around. How does it compare to the iPhone 7 Plus? Let’s find out. iPhone 7 Plus Gallery...
Samsung announced an unprecedented smartphone recall this morning for the Galaxy Note 7, confirming an issue with the device’s battery. The news really couldn’t come at a worse time for the South Korean company, which is coming off a string of smaller slip-ups and faces tough competition from Apple’s upcoming iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. First, in case you missed it, here’s a quick...
Following Samsung’s recall of the Galaxy Note 7, the big four U.S. carriers—Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile—have responded to the news. While it doesn’t sound like the carriers have an answer as to how to exchange devices , sales are being halted while Samsung investigates what’s causing the Note 7’s battery to explode. The statements from the different carriers are largely the...
Samsung on Friday announced a sales halt and recall of the Galaxy Note 7 only a few weeks after the device went on sale. The suspension comes a Yonhap News claimed the company was preparing to issue an unprecedented recall following a number of battery-related incidents. According to Samsung, 35 incidents have been reported worldwide, which breaks down to 24 per million sold. That...
The Galaxy Note 7 is the best smartphone you can buy.
If you ordered a new Galaxy Note 7 in the blue coral or silver colors, you may find yourself waiting for the new unit to arrive. Android Central said recently that unforeseen demand for the unit has caused shipment times to slip by weeks. Samsung began taking preorders for both smartphones earlier this month; the phone officially launches today. Some units began arriving yesterday, as...
There’s no doubt about it: the Galaxy Note 7 is the most advanced smartphone Samsung has ever made. But does that mean you absolutely need to buy it? Some would argue in the affirmative, but for existing Note 5 owners, is the jump in technology really worth the $800-$900? In the video above, Jon muses on the subject, talking about the pros and cons of upgrading to Samsung’s newest...
Samsung and Amazon began accepting pre-orders for Samsung’s new Gear VR headset, which will work with the new Galaxy Note 7 in addition to Samsung’s earlier Gear VR-supported smartphones, including the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge. The new Gear VR has a wider field of view, more comfortable padding, a re-designed...