China Galaxy Note 7 launch unaffected as Samsung tells customers to 'rest assured'
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Unless you've been living under a rock for the past couple of days, you'll likely have witnessed the quite public capitulation of Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 launch. After several devices containing faulty batteries began to combust while charging, Sammy has been forced to take drastic action. With the company set to recall and replace up to 2.5 million already sold, what appeared a sure-fire success story has quickly become a damage-limitation exercise. The silver lining — such as it is — gives Samsung hope of a relatively hassle-free launch in China, for the Note 7 inventories destined for the Chinese market apparently don't contain any rogue batteries. An excerpt from an English translation of a statement from the company reads:
Country line version from September 1 officially on sale in the Chinese market, the use of different battery suppliers, not in the replacement category, Chinese consumers can rest assured purchase.
Though it doesn't make a great deal of sense, the 'different battery', 'not in the replacement category' and 'rest assured' bits seem pretty clear. While some may naturally remain skeptical, Samsung knows that the world is scrutinizing its every move and can ill-afford any more explosive headlines. Indeed, the only thing that could make the current situation worse is if Samsung gives the green light and another battery catches fire, so those grabbing the Chinese variant shouldn't have anything to worry about.
source: Phone Radar
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