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Zach Epstein
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Samsung is not in a very good place right now. The company is in the midst of a global recall of its latest flagship phone, the Galaxy Note 7. As we're sure you've read by now, some Note 7 models shipped with faulty batteries that have been found to explode while charging. The explosions have so far caused personal injury to some users and extensive property damage for others. We've seen stories of Note 7 fires engulfing a parked Jeep in flames and even burning down one family's house. Most recently, an exploding Galaxy Note 7 started a vehicle fire while the car was driving down the road. The South Korean smartphone giant is taking a huge financial hit as a result of the recall, and its image has been tarnished as well. Of course, these will ultimately just be temporary setbacks; time heals all wounds and people forget about gadget gaffes pretty quickly — see Antennagate, Bendgate and every other "gate" for examples. So what's coming from Samsung next year, when all the fuss over the Note 7 has long since been forgotten?(more…)
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