LG shames Samsung over exploding Galaxy Note 7 phones
Unfortunately, it looks like even the Galaxy Note 7 replacement units that Samsung has started to deliver last month continue to have issues. It's unclear whether it's the new battery inside these phones or these case of smoking phones are simply bad luck.
Diwali is an ancient Indian festival celebrated in autumn or spring. This year, Diwali will take place on October 30, but LG has decided to start sending best wishes to its consumers three weeks earlier, and take a jab at Samsung in the process.
Here is the message that many Indian customers received in the last couple of days: “Heard the news of exploding products? At LG, our products go through multiple tests to ensure safety of our most valuable asset - YOU. Have a safe Diwali with LG.”
On a side note, one of the reasons that LG is running this aggressive campaign against Samsung might be the fact that the company plans to launch the V20 in India very soon. Still, it's a bit low for LG to send these messages to consumers wishing them a safe Diwali while shaming Samsung.
source: NDTV
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The explosive Galaxy Note 7 saga (140 updates)-
9 November Canadian couple abroad had to destroy their Note 7 phones to get home, files class action lawsuit against Samsung
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8 November Samsung Canada will exchange Galaxy Note 7s, bought from a third-party
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3 November Samsung promises to work hard towards regaining consumer trust
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3 November Samsung promises to get rid of its Galaxy Note 7 stockpiles with minimal damage to the environment
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1 November Chinese customers outraged after Samsung execs kneeled to apologize for the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco