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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Should Not Be Used on Planes, Japan’s Regulators Warn

September 13, 2016 Comments Off on Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Should Not Be Used on Planes, Japan’s Regulators Warn

Japanese aviation authorities on Friday followed their US counterparts by urging passengers not to turn on or charge Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on aircraft following reports of explosions from faulty batteries. The South Korean smartphone maker last week suspended sales of the “phablet” and recalled 2.5 million units following the reports. After the US, Japan’s transport ministry followed suit ... Read More »