Samsung’s decision to halt sales of the new Galaxy Note 7 because of reports of battery explosions is an extraordinary step for a tech giant to take. The firm said it had identified a battery issue but did not elaborate. But if a lithium-ion battery cell charges too quickly or a tiny manufacturing error slips […]

Samsung Electronics is recalling its flagship Galaxy Note 7 smartphone and said that battery problems were behind phones catching fire. The decision follows reports in the US and South Korea of the phone “exploding” during or after charging. The South Korean company said customers who already bought the phone will be able to swap it […]