Tuesday, October 11, 2016

The rise and fall of the Galaxy Note 7


Less than two weeks after release, Samsung reportedly suspends shipments of the device, due to multiple reports of devices catching fire. The news is certainly a blow for the company, particularly as Apple is prepping its own number 7 flagship, but full panic mode has not set in yet. After all, phones bursting into flames is, sadly, not unprecedented, and can often be chalked up to something as benign as a faulty cable. The same day, Samsung debuts its new smartwatch during an awkward press conference at IFA in Berlin. For now, it’s business as usual.

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