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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 replacement stock hits NZ
Power / Energy

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 replacement stock hits NZ

Samsung says Note 7 customers who returned their devices should get in touch to arrange a pick up for their new Note 7.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
Worried your phone is about to blow? Samsung launches software fix for Note 7
Power / Energy

Worried your phone is about to blow? Samsung launches software fix for Note 7

After a huge launch, the Note 7 was labelled by many (myself included) as Samsung's best phone yet - now they've launched a fix for the fiery issue.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2016
Air NZ bans the note 7 amidst safety fears
Air New Zealand

Air NZ bans the note 7 amidst safety fears

Air New Zealand joins others in banning the Samsung Note 7 on flights due to fiery battery hazards, echoing global safety concerns.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2016

Global Stories

Finally: Samsung reveals what went wrong
Samsung

Finally: Samsung reveals what went wrong

Samsung discloses dual battery defects as the cause of the notorious Galaxy Note 7 fires, laying the saga to rest.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
BANNED: NZ telcos to blacklist Samsung Galaxy Note7 from all mobile networks
Samsung

BANNED: NZ telcos to blacklist Samsung Galaxy Note7 from all mobile networks

The New Zealand Telecommunications Industry has now blacklisted the Samsung Galaxy Note7 from all mobile networks, starting from November 18.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2016
The Note 7 embarrassment: How badly damaged is Samsung really?
Wearables

The Note 7 embarrassment: How badly damaged is Samsung really?

Samsung's long-term prospects remain bright despite short-term challenges, according to a survey on the Note 7 recall.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
'Total ban' for Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Samsung

'Total ban' for Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Air New Zealand enforces 'total ban' on Galaxy Note7 amid global safety fears following FAA and DOT directive.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
Spark and Vodafone offer gift in wake of Samsung Note7 debacle
Vodafone

Spark and Vodafone offer gift in wake of Samsung Note7 debacle

Spark is offering a $100 gift voucher to customers who return their Note7 devices, as a gesture of appreciation for their patience and cooperation.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2016