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Samsung on Aug. 23 unveiled a new model of its Galaxy Note as it seeks to leave behind the debacle over exploding batteries in the previous generation of the device, and mount a renewed challenge to Apple and its soon-to-come iPhone 8.

Introducing the Note 8 "phablet" at an event in New York City, executives repeatedly thanked fans who had remained loyal to the device.

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) kicks off in Barcelona on Monday, giving the world’s largest smartphone brands an opportunity to unveil their latest offerings on the global stage. Eventhoug Apple sips the MWC, given the buzz its own events generate, Samsung used to unveil its new flagship Galaxy S models at the congress but reportedly decided against it this year.

Samsung Electronics says flaws in the design and production of batteries used in its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, not its hardware or software, made it prone to catch fire.

Samsung Electronics said on Nov. 6 it will offer an artificial intelligence assistant service in the upcoming flagship smartphone, as the South Korean firm seeks recovery from its global smartphone recalls.

Turkey's flagship carrier Turkish Airlines on Oct. 21 said it has banned Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 smartphones from all of its flights with immediate effect after reports of fire risk.     

Samsung has pulled the plug on its much hyped Galaxy Note 7 phone, confirming it will no longer produce or sell the device.

BELGRADE - Samsung is ending the production and sale of its troubled Galaxy Note 7 smartphone. The company has urged customers to switch off their Note 7s and return them for refunds.

Samsung on Oct. 11 halted worldwide sales and exchanges of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone and told customers to stop using the device, following reports that replacements for combustible models were also catching fire.

Samsung has urged owners of the Galaxy Note 7 to turn off the smartphone while it investigates new reports of the device catching fire.
The South Korean firm also said it would stop all sales of the phone.
Samsung recalled 2.5m phones in September after complaints of exploding batteries and later assured customers that all replaced devices were safe.

Samsung said Tuesday it is halting sales of the star-crossed Galaxy Note 7 smartphone after a spate of fires involving new devices that were supposed to be safe replacements for recalled models.