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Samsung asks customers to switch off Note 7
Samsung has urged owners of the Galaxy Note 7 to turn it off while it investigates reports of replaced devices catching fire. This is a major setback to the company's reputation, writes Ajith Ram.
Exploding Note 7 may not affect Samsung too much
Recall of Galaxy Note 7 due to exploding battery limited as many telcos offer it as part of mobile subscription but have yet to offer it to their subscribers.