Samsung Delays Galaxy S8 Development as Cause of Note 7 Fires is Still Unknown

It has been weeks since Samsung announced the discontinuation of its flawed Galaxy Note 7 flagship and the second global recall of the smartphone. Samsung is hoping the upcoming Galaxy S8 would help restore consumer trust in the smartphone brand, but first, the company must determine the cause the led to the unit catching fire.

The global recall of the Galaxy Note 7 is still underway, but the South Korean company has yet to find the exact cause that determined such smartphones to start emitting smoke and catch fire.

During the first recall, Samsung officials stated that a battery development flaw had caused the units to overheat and catch fire while charging. The company did say that the issue was resolved and replacement units will be absolutely safe, especially since the battery manufacturer was replaced.

However, soon after consumers started receiving their replacement units, reports started surfacing that these smartphones were flawed as well. The initial dia...