Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 became one of the most controversial tech stories of 2016, as the flagship smartphone’s battery caused it to explode and catch fire in numerous cases. Following million dollar losses, many disgruntled customers, and a very embarrassing recall, Samsung seems to have concluded its investigation into the Galaxy Note 7 battery explosions.
According to a report by Korean business news platform, The Investor, Samsung has submitted its findings to third-party labs like UL Korea and Korea Testing Laboratory. However, none of the findings of Samsung’s investigation have been revealed yet, contrary to what the company had promised post the recall of the smartphone. Samsung had released multiple statements assuring Galaxy Note 7 owners that it will get to the heart of the problem and make its findings public before the end of 2016. For now, there are no signs of Samsung releasing this information. The company is currently in the process of wiping out the Galaxy Note 7. The South-Korean tech giant has also issued multiple updates for the device, cutting-off its Wi-Fi and Cellular connectivity. In the US, the soon to be rolled out updates will completely disable the device’s charging capabilities.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 fiasco: who, what, why, when, where, and how?