Thứ Ba, 11 tháng 10, 2016
The message on the Samsung Galaxy Note7 is clear: The device should not be used by anyone, regardless of when it was bought. The recommendation now comes straight from Samsung, which all but confirms the veracity of several reports that even the replacement Note7 devices — which were supposed to be safe with regards to battery issues — are catching fire. But even if some users insist on keep using the phone, they'll soon find its functionality diminished. A Reddit user found out and Android Central has confirmed that the Note7 will no longer work with Oculus' Gear VR headset. Users who try to pair the two devices will now get the following message: "Customer safety is Oculus' top priority. Oculus is removing support for all Note7 devices on the Oculus platform. Until further notice, Note7 devices will not be compatible with the Gear VR. For more information regarding the Note7, please contact Samsung directly." Furthermore, the FAA has issued an updated guidance on Samsung Galaxy Note7 devices Monday, urging "passengers onboard aircraft to power down, and not use, charge, or stow in checked baggage, any Samsung Galaxy Note7 devices, including recalled and replacement devices." It's final: If you own a Note7, no matter how much you like it, you should turn it off and exchange it for money or a different device at your place of purchase. Continuing to use the phone is, simply put, dangerous. The news comes after a bad weekend for the Note7, in which more reports of the phone bursting into flames cropped up, followed by all major carriers cancelling replacement programs for the device. The original Note7 was officially recalled after Samsung received more than 90 complaints of the phone's battery overheating and catching fire, in some cases causing injuries and damage to property. It's still possible that Samsung could resume production and sales of the Note7 if it manages to fix the phone's battery issues, but at this point it seems unlikely. In any case, all the Note7s that are currently in circulation — replacement units or otherwise — should be powered off, permanently.
Thứ Tư, 3 tháng 8, 2016
Samsung's impressive new Galaxy Note 7 doesn't launch until Aug. 19, but pre-orders begin today. In the U.S., the Note 7 will be available on Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint and U.S. Cellular in three colors: Blue Coral, Black Onyx and Silver Titanium. Here's how much it'll cost on each carrier. On Verizon, the Note 7 will be available on a monthly installment plan of $36 per month for 24 months or $864 upfront. AT&T is selling the Note 7 for $29.34 per month for 30 months or $879.99 upfront. T-Mobile's selling the phone for $32.50 per month for 24 month ($69.99 down) or $849.99 in full. Sprint is offering the Note 7 for $35.42 paid over 24 months, $349.99 (after mail-in rebate) with a 2-year contract, or $849.99 in full. U.S. Cellular hasn't announced pricing for the Note 7. Image: raymond wong/mashable The phones are identical on all of the carriers. Looking at the numbers, AT&T is the most expensive option followed by Verizon. T-Mobile and Sprint offer the best deal on the Note 7. Shoppers who pre-order the Note 7 also get a free gift of their choice: a Gear Fit 2 or 256GB microSD card. T-Mobile is also throwing in a full year of Netflix, which makes it the most attractive deal. Mashable got to spend some time with the Note 7 and was impressed by all it has to offer. Notable specs include: 5.7-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display with dual-curved edges Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow 4GB of RAM 64GB of storage (expandable to 256GB via microSD) IP68 dust and water resistance (including the S Pen) 3,500 mAh battery 12-megapixel f/1.7 back camera 5-megapixel f/1.7 front camera Fast wired and fast wireless charging USB Type-C 3.5mm headphone jack Fingerprint scanner NEW iris scanner Works with new Gear VR
