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Samsung puts environment first: Note 7 recycling effort

Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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Samsung announces recycling plan for Galaxy Note 7 devices, including reselling refurbished units in different countries.
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Finally: Samsung reveals what went wrong

Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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Samsung discloses dual battery defects as the cause of the notorious Galaxy Note 7 fires, laying the saga to rest.
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BANNED: NZ telcos to blacklist Samsung Galaxy Note7 from all mobile networks

Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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The New Zealand Telecommunications Industry has now blacklisted the Samsung Galaxy Note7 from all mobile networks, starting from November 18.
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The Note 7 embarrassment: How badly damaged is Samsung really?

Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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Samsung's long-term prospects remain bright despite short-term challenges, according to a survey on the Note 7 recall.
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‘Total ban’ for Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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Air New Zealand enforces 'total ban' on Galaxy Note7 amid global safety fears following FAA and DOT directive.
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Spark and Vodafone offer gift in wake of Samsung Note7 debacle

Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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Spark is offering a $100 gift voucher to customers who return their Note7 devices, as a gesture of appreciation for their patience and cooperation.
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Spark urges customers to return Samsung Note7 devices

Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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Spark stops all Samsung Galaxy Note7 replacements and urges customers to return devices following advice from Samsung.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 replacement stock hits NZ

Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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Samsung says Note 7 customers who returned their devices should get in touch to arrange a pick up for their new Note 7.
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Worried your phone is about to blow? Samsung launches software fix for Note 7

Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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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.
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Air NZ bans the note 7 amidst safety fears

Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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Air New Zealand joins others in banning the Samsung Note 7 on flights due to fiery battery hazards, echoing global safety concerns.