Here’s why the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is making a comeback

Newsflash: Samsung plans to reconstruct and resell the same Galaxy Note 7 smartphones that caught fire and exploded last year. And the first logical question that comes to mind is simply: why?

The Korean tech giant recently announced that some of its twice-recalled devices will be offered as rental phones. According to a statement from the company’s newsroom, refurbished models will only be available in countries where authorities permit them and carriers agree to sell them.

The fiery-tempered Galaxy Note 7 is getting a second chance (or is this considered a third chance?).

Currently the exact locations and release dates for the refurbished phones aren’t available, but USA Today reported that they will not be sold in the U.S. Of course, due to the fiery circumstances, not every recalled Note 7 will return to the market. Samsung plans to part some of them out, removing components and recycling materials such as copper, nickel, gold, and silver.

According to Samsung, product details — including the name, technical specifications, and price range — will be announced when the device becomes available. The company plans to talk with regulatory authorities and carriers, as well as look at the local demand.

To recap, the Note 7, which debuted last fall, had originally racked up very positive reviews. It came equipped with a beautiful screen, an attractive design, and an improved S Pen stylus. 

This past January, after a long investigation into the phone’s issues, Samsung confirmed that it was the batteries that caused its then-flagship handset to catch fire. As soon as it was clear that the Galaxy Note 7 was a dangerous device, the company commissioned an inquiry into what went wrong. Both internal and independent investigations found the batteries were wholly to blame.

Now, with the coming introduction of the Samsung Galaxy 8, the tech giant seems confident in its approach. After putting itself out there to set things straight, it’s clear that Samsung refuses to go down in flames, even just a little bit.

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