The exact cause that determined Galaxy Note 7 smartphones to overheat and catch fire is still unknown, as investigations are currently conducted in the US and South Korea. But new information has surfaced, regarding battery testing procedures at Samsung.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Samsung didn’t use third-party labs in order to test batteries inside its phones, but rather preferred to conduct this procedure at its own facilities. Other smartphone manufacturers use one of the 28 labs third-party labs in order to test batteries inside their phones.
These labs are certified by the CTIA in the US, the international industry trade group that represents all wireless communication sectors.
The tests are needed for ensuring compliance with standards enforced by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the IEEE.
The tests are important because they can determin...
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Samsung Went Against Industry Practices and Self-Tested Note 7 Batteries
The exact cause that determined Galaxy Note 7 smartphones to overheat and catch fire is still unknown, as investigations are currently conducted in the US and South Korea. But new information has surfaced, regarding battery testing…
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