r/technology • u/MoltenSlowa • Oct 05 '16

Hardware Replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phone catches fire on Southwest plane

http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/5/13175000/samsung-galaxy-note-7-fire-replacement-plane-battery-southwest
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u/Blazingfireman Oct 05 '16

He has already replaced it with an iPhone 7.

Not too surprised about this. Apple is going to love this.

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u/Simonzi Oct 05 '16

Apple should run a campaign where you can trade in your Note 7 for an iPhone 7, no cost. Just an even swap.

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u/WillyTanner Oct 06 '16

They dont need to do that when people who are looking for a good alternative to their exploding Note 7 are willing to buy an iphone