SAMSUNG LOOKS TO LG CHEM AS POTENTIAL SMARTPHONE BATTERY SUPPLIER

Following massive problems with smartphone battery safety, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd is reportedly now in talks with LG Chem Ltd to become a new supplier. This was originally reported in the Nikkei newspaper, which also cited reputable sources.

THE LARGEST SMARTPHONE MAKER IN THE WORLD WAS FORCED TO DUMP ITS NEW FLAGSHIP DEVICE DUE TO BATTERY FIRES.

Recently, Samsung reported that ceasing production due to the faulty smartphone battery will cost them an estimated $3 billion over the next two quarters. The Galaxy Note 7 power source proved to be prone to bursting into flames and despite recalls and replacements, it could not be salvaged.

The original problem had to do with the mobile device batteries overheating. Therefore, replacement devices started to be distributed among those who had already purchased a Galaxy Note 7. However, the problems didn’t stop there. Soon, reports were issued of overheating devices occurring among the replacements, too.