It appears the worst of the explosive Samsung Galaxy Note 7 fiasco is behind us, though government officials have now stepped in ensure it won't happen again.
Officials in South Korea say it will strengthen safety regulations regarding lithium-ion batteries in prevent future situations like the one that turned the Samsung's phablet into an unknowing fire hazard, according to Reuters.
The flammable phone was more than egg on the face for Samsung, with the US Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration straight-up banning the use of a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 during US airline flights - not to mention a massive recall costing the phone maker over $5 billion.
A formal investigation from The Korean Agency for Technology Standards confirmed Samsung's findings that the exploding smartphones were a result of improperly-sized batteries from the company's suppliers, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Going forward, South Korea says it will closely monitor Samsung as it rolls out its new safety requirements. Suggested methods for doing so include regular inspections, x-ray testing, and a stricter guidelines when designing future handsets.
In the meantime, Samsung still urges as many customers as possible to return their defective phones. Despite its best efforts, it appears there may still be thousands in the US still clinging to their potentially volatile Galaxy Note 7.
from TechRadar: Phone and communications news http://www.techradar.com/news/south-korea-gets-stricter-on-battery-safety-following-galaxy-note-7-disaster
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