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Samsung Recalls New Galaxy Note7 Due to Exploding Batteries [Updated]
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hey @willmtaylor why not start a new thread about it after discussing it in the Note 7 thread? Oh wait you did!@jamezr , to be honest this story was probably started just for the sole reason to poke fun at Samsung and their newest phone. Don't ya think?
Hmmmm lets see how many times you visit the alternative section to discuss phones in that section....lets see from your post history...NONE
. Gotta call as I see it 
Isolated incidents of anything with Lithium Ion batteries doing things like exist. There was never an endemic issue worthy of a recall, no.
Sadly, folks will attach "-gate" to any sort of situation these days, looking to cast someone in a bad light with almost no actual effort expended. It's kind of an unimaginative cheap way out on coining a name for some event. No points awarded for originality.
Just think, what if, instead of the "Watergate Hotel", the original break-in had happened at the "Holiday Inn"? What would folks be using for cheap shots these days?
As opposed to saying "It's your fault the battery exploded"?
Yep EXACTLY. Was it your fault because you used an aftermarket cable, or didn't check the voltage on your brick, or overcharged it, or any myriad of obfuscation a company might throw at the customer in an effort to avoid blame and a recall.
Normally within a couple of days, if it's in warranty and you take it to an Apple Store. Much quicker hardware repair times than most OEMs.
Now, if you mean hardware issues caused by manufacturing defects, that's a different matter.
If you're taking about phones which explode, as we are talking about in this article, then that's not even close to the same ballpark as the above two examples. It's not even the same sport.
I can see the iPhone ad now...
"Welcome to the new Apple iPhone 7. If you want explosive sound from a hot new phone, well, that one's just been recalled. But for now, get the new Safe-Smart iPhone 7. We've tweaked the software and have added an attractive bubble to the back of the phone, and getting used to iOS 10 now will have you ready to roll when our new cutting edge phone is released in 2017! So don't miss out on the new feature of the latest creation from Apple. Innovation. It's what you expect. It's what you deserve. And next year, we'll deliver!"
I'm sure it's been said, but if this was Apple (even before today with the few exploding Notes that have been mentioned) it would have been all over the news.
Kinda difficult to hide exploding batteries don't you think?
Even if that were the case (and it's not) how many Samsung or Android sites do you see with a 2:1 Android:Apple user ratio? Where the Apple users turn up solely to troll? The answer is 0. It's gotten beyond a joke here.
Because their bean counters told them to, surely. I award zero props. Huge payday for someone who has the phone in their pocket and it catches fire. Not to be dramatic, but this kind of issue can cause death in the right circumstance (if dude had fallen asleep or something). Surely that's why Samsung is expected to recall these -- not out of the goodness of their micro-chipped heart.
...not to pick on Samsung, that's how a LOT of companies approach these kinds of things, sadly.
Your obsession with my post history has been addressed previously, as has my reason for posting. In fact, you haven't been able to legitimately respond to any of my points. Your tired hollow and unusually personal arguments remain tired and hollow arguments nonetheless. All the best.hey @willmtaylor why not start a new thread about it after discussing it in the Note 7 thread? Oh wait you did!
Hmmmm lets see how many times you visit the alternative section to discuss phones in that section....lets see from your post history...NONE
That doesn't make sense given the question that I asked.
That's what I'm talking about. When was the last time that Apple quickly addressed a hardware issue that was a manufacturing/design defect?
It's obviously not like Apple has never screwed something up or missed something in testing before releasing a product.
But still. After all the singing choirs of angels surrounding the release of this phone, this is kinda funny.
But still. After all the singing choirs of angels surrounding the release of this phone, this is kinda funny.
I think it is safe to say that we are not certain.
SAMSUNG will figure this out as all manufacturers had to.
Plenty of things to look for like wireless charging area etc.
As long as nobody has that thing at the ear when it happens it's all good. (let's hope)
Your real agenda is plain for everyone to see....you just wanted to throw dirt and rile everyone up. You know what goes around comes around. Soon it will be Apple's turn with a issue. Let's see what you have to say then......Your obsession with my post history has been addressed previously, as has my reason for posting. In fact, you haven't been able to legitimately respond to any of my points. Your tired hollow and unusually personal arguments remain tired and hollow arguments nonetheless. All the best.
Yep EXACTLY. Was it your fault because you used an aftermarket cable, or didn't check the voltage on your brick, or overcharged it, or any myriad of obfuscation a company might throw at the customer in an effort to avoid blame and a recall.
And you say that on the basis of what potentially lethal endemic issue with any generation of iphone? Right. Never happened.
Wouldn't it be something more like ExplosionGate anyway?
Firegate sounds more catchy!!
There's a big difference between exploding batteries and graphics failures. A big difference. And Apple have immediately investigated similar stories with iPhones catching fire, often publishing a response with their findings within days of examination.
Things like this warrant immediate action.
• Samsung exploding batteries - recalls phones
• iPhone touch disease - does nothing...
Do the right thing Apple...
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• iPhone touch disease - does nothing...
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