Galaxy Note 7 Recall Update: Samsung Discloses Cause Of Explosions; Admits Device May Have Been Rushed
Cris Xander JulianoAfter months of investigation with 700 Samsung staff members testing 200,000 units of Galaxy Note 7 and 30,000 extra batteries, Samsung finally reveals what caused their Note 7 to overheat and eventually explode according to T3. Samsung explains that two separate battery flaws were the main cause for the device to catch fire and there were no errors with the phone itself.
A flaw on its design in the upper right corner of the original battery has been leading to a short circuit, while a welding defect on the replacement battery has caused the device to overheat. Samsung also added that some of the second replacement battery didn't have any insulation tape.
Samsung hired other firms to help with its investigation- Exponent, TUV Rheinland and UL all tested the device and found the same results. According to Business Insider, it was a good move from Samsung to disclose the technical aspect of the fiery debacle that killed the Galaxy Note 7, however, Samsung never revealed the decision-making process that led to the problem in the first place.
There were early signs, prior to the Galaxy Note 7 recall, that Samsung was rushing the device just to beat Apple's iPhone 7 in the market. Samsung reportedly wanted to launch the device ahead of schedule and pushed the suppliers to meet its tight deadlines even if the device had a ton of features.
This leads to speculations that Samsung cut corners in order to release the device ahead of Apple's. Nobody in the company realized that the battery had the potential to be defective and the second recalls of the Galaxy Note 7s were probably rushed as well.
The result of the investigation may delay the release of Samsung's next flagship the Galaxy S8, most likely to double check that it's safe for the public when it launches. What do you think of the report released by Samsung? Write and share your thoughts on the comments section below.
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