Samsung has urged South Korean users of its flagship smartphone to accept a software update limiting recharging of the Galaxy Note 7 batteries – a measure designed to lower the risk of the gadget exploding. In half-page adverts carried by major South Korean newspapers, the technology giant on Wednesday called on the users of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone to agree to a software update aimed at limiting battery recharges to 60 percent. The announcement reinforces the urgency with which Samsung is trying to contain its deepest crisis in years. Samsung said the problem was caused by a faulty battery cell produced by one of its suppliers, but refused to give the name of the company. In the newspaper ad, the global mobile phone leader said its Galaxy Note 7 would be “reborn as a loved and trusted brand through more rigorous quality control.”uhe/cjc (AFP, Bloomberg)

Source: Daily News Egypt September 14, 2016 09:56 UTC