Samsung postpones launch of Galaxy S8 due to problems with the … – SAPO Tek

23-01-2017 09:22

After presenting the findings of the investigation to the causes of the "batteries exploding", the brand of the south Korean decided not to rush the introduction of a new smartphone.

In the early hours of Sunday to Monday, the 23rd January, Samsung has officially confirmed that the batteries were at the origin of the problems associated with the phablets Galaxy Note 7. More specifically, the company said that the batteries were poorly produced and had the dimensions wrong, which caused the overheating and "explosion" of multiple devices of the brand.

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Although Samsung does not point a finger accusatory to a particular manufacturer, sources not identified, revealed to Bloomberg last Friday, which was the unit of production of cells power of the own Samsung, Samsung SDI, responsible for batteries that are defective.

During the conference were officially presented to the roots of the "disaster Note 7", the leader of the division of devices and mobile solutions they have ensured that the technology company has already taken the necessary measures to avoid this tragic episode repeat.

However, and according to Reuters, Koh Dong-jin said that the Galaxy S8 will not be presented at the Mobile World Congress this year, letting it fall to the earth all the expectations previously created.

The responsible person said that Samsung is focused on the reconquest of consumer confidence, which, by the visa, passes by don’t rush the launch of a device and risk getting the arms with a more flop technology.

Record here what is known already about the one that will be the Galaxy S8.

Batteries poorly made, batteries explosive

The findings presented by Samsung, this morning, show that there were two moments of this episode: the first "batch" of Galaxy Note 7 and the first collection, and the second "batch" and the official end of the production of these devices.

according To the Recode, the batteries of the first phase would have flaws in the upper-right corner, which, allegedly, caused short-circuits.

however, when they were distributed new Note 7, that Samsung had described as fault-free and safe, it was realized that the problem subsisted, leading to its overheating and melting, which, we know now, had been poorly manufactured and were not properly isolated.

Samsung explains, on its website, that the research was conducted by 700 engineers, who analyzed more than 20,000 devices Galaxy Note 7 and the more than 30,000 batteries.

in addition, it was also created a group composed of experts and researchers to advise the company in the field of electronic security.

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