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Samsung is trying to divert attention away from the iPhone 7, offering owners of Galaxy Note 7 is the upgrade to the Note 8

Complete failure ended the market launch of the new flagship Galaxy Note 7. A short time after the launch of new products emerged that the South Korean smart phones dangerous for users — can spontaneously catch fire and even explode. The result is Samsung in deep knock-down, the company made itself a laughing stock: over flammable gadgets ironically, even Barack Obama. While Asian brand clearly lost the competition to the iPhone 7, against which, in fact, was exposed to the Galaxy Note 7.

But the leadership of Samsung has plans to rescue the situation. To avoid refusal of users from their smartphones, the company offered customers a new program return and exchange explosive Galaxy Note 7. In particular, the buyers promised in 2017, the new device from the Note line, the closure of which had previously reported sources in Samsung.

Thus, Samsung has decided not to close the original series of smartphones, despite the damage to the reputation of the brand. At least, such conclusion can be drawn from official statements of the company.

The offer is valid for owners of Galaxy Note 7, already replaced or will change the device on smart phone Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. In the message, Samsung said that in 2017, users will be able to replace their phones on a Galaxy Note 8 in the framework of Galaxy Upgrade. For this they will have to pay half the cost has already been obtained or Galaxy S7 Galaxy S7 Edge.

Informed sources in the Samsung reported that the company is discussing a waiver of Note brand, as its reputation has suffered significant damage due to the incident with the fire Galaxy Note 7. The device was released in August 2016, in September, the company withdrew the first batch of smartphones because of several cases of fire during charging or operation. In October, Samsung announced a complete cessation of production and sales of gadgets after the same problems with spontaneous fire started with the “fixed” versions of the phones.

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According to the assessment of the company itself, the damage from the cessation of production and withdrawal Note 7 will be $5.3 billion for the first three quarters.

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