The Arsonist -Has the sudden death of the Samsung Note 7 given birth to a new generation of Smartphones?
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The Arsonist -Has the sudden death of the Samsung Note 7 given birth to a new generation of Smartphones?

It’s been over a month & the newly launched Samsung Note 7 hasn’t stopped burning away.  The number of Note 7’s which have had battery led fires has run into hundreds worldwide causing damage to property & injuring people.  Before permanently discontinuing the Note 7, Samsung has initiated recall of Samsung Note 7. The latest media reports suggest that Samsung is sending fire-proof boxes to each owner for the return to be processed.

Note 7 after post explosion
Image of an exploded Samsung Note 7

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Side-effects of WhatsApp & other Social Media tools
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Side-effects of WhatsApp & other Social Media tools

With over a billion users each, WhatsApp, Facebook & Twitter are by far the most prominent leaders in the messaging app category.  I personally use WhatsApp as my primary messaging app, be it for business, personal or social purposes. It’s the most cost-effective solution to messaging. You’re only paying for the data usage & these days data plans are available by the GB (I can easily say by the kilo, like you’re buying ration).  What was it like before any of these messaging applications were even born?  Do you even remember?  I clearly remember that I either used to SMS which was a costly affair at the time, emails or the conventional way to communicate via calls.  Continue reading “Side-effects of WhatsApp & other Social Media tools”