Locked Samsung Galaxy Note 7 could have a VERY explosive problem

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THE Galaxy Note 7 UK release date is currently scheduled for Friday September 2nd – but some shipments of the flagship smartphone have been delayed, amid reports of exploding batteries.

 

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is phenomenal smartphone, which has debuted to rave reviews.

 

Express.co.uk branded it – “a fabulous device” – that proves “Samsung's unstoppable run of form shows little signs of slowing”.

 

However those hoping to get their hands on the new smartphone could have to wait a little longer than planned.

 

According to a new report, it appears the Galaxy Note 7 has some issues.

 

Samsung has delayed a number of shipments of the device due to additional quality tests, Reuters reports.

 

"Shipments of the Galaxy Note 7 are being delayed due to additional tests being conducted for product quality," the South Korean company confirmed in a statement.

 

South Korean media has reported some owners of the Galaxy Note 7, which launched in select markets earlier this month, have seen the battery in their smartphone explode.

 

It is unclear how many devices have been affected.

 

However quality control problems – if confirmed – would be a major blow to the hugely-popular smartphone manufacturer.

 

Samsung previously said demand for the latest Galaxy Note was far exceeding demand, creating a supply shortage and forcing the firm to delay the launch of the phone in some markets.

 

Production problems with the dual-curved glass displays used in the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge resulted in disappointing sales last year.

 

Some investors fear a repeat if Samsung cannot move quickly to meet the surging Note 7 demand.

 

Vice President of IT & Mobile Samsung Electronics UK and Ireland, Conor Pierce previously commented on the huge success of the Galaxy Note 7.

 

He told Express.co.uk: “As the success of our Galaxy S7, S7 edge & Gear VR illustrated earlier this year, we know there is high demand for our premium smartphones.

 

“Market reaction, combined with extremely positive feedback from our carrier and retail partners, indicates that the Note7 will exceed our original sales forecasts for the region by some distance.

 

“As such, the number of pre-order units will be limited due to the unprecedented demand, which will enable us to meet as much of this anticipated demand as possible and minimise any potential consumer disappointment when the device goes on general sale next month.”

 

The flagship Samsung device packs a beautiful dual-curved 5.7inch Quad-HD Super AMOLED display.

 

According to DisplayMate, it is the best display ever shipped with a smartphone.

 

The headline new feature in the Note 7 is an in-built iris scanner, which verifies your identify with a quick glance of your eyeball.

 

Samsung says that the feature will allow you to log into apps and programs without needing to ever enter a password or PIN number.

 

It can be assigned to one, or two eyes.

 

Samsung has also ported across the brilliant rear-facing 12MP Dual Pixel camera it debuted with the S7 and S7 Edge earlier this year.

 

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