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The Galaxy Note 7 was ahead of its time, even if it exploded sometimes

Samsung's Note 7 was praised at launch but was discontinued following widespread battery issues. The blame was placed on the large battery's compact design and issues with electrodes. Despite the ...
New York Post

This popular smartphone can overheat and explode — so it’s banned from planes: ‘Nobody should have that phone anymore’

That’s one hot device. A June 6 clip on the platform has reignited buzz about the infamous Galaxy Note 7, the smartphone so dangerous, it’s banned from the skies due to the possibility of its battery ...
ABC7

FAA advises travelers not to use, charge Samsung Galaxy Note 7 after devices catch fire

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a warning, advising passengers not to turn on or charge their Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on board any planes. In addition to not having ...
ABC 7 Chicago

T-Mobile is first carrier to remotely kill Note 7 batteries

SAN FRANCISCO -- Samsung Galaxy Note 7 holdouts will soon have dead phones. T-Mobile released an update on Wednesday to prevent Note 7 users from charging devices, rendering them useless. AT&T, ...
ConsumerAffairs

If you’re flying and own this smartphone, leave it at home

The TSA, in coordination with the DOT and FAA, has issued an emergency order prohibiting the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 from being brought on any U.S. commercial aircraft due to safety concerns. The device ...