iPhone 7 explosion: first case reported in China

iPhone 7 explosion: first case in China

Nowadays, smartphones have played an integral part in our life. However, a new problem recently arisen has been making consumers quite concerned and nervous. I bet we are all aware of the continuous explosions of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 reported in many countries. Following up the accident, other phone makers are also afraid to see their handsets in the same situation. And very recently, the biggest rivals to Note 7 – mighty Apple iPhone 7 was also reported to have exploded in Zhengzhou, China.

According to RIA Novosti, this is the first time iPhone 7 explosion happened in China. The iPhone 7 suddenly blew up while a man was trying to shoot a video. The explosion made the phone split into two pieces. Unluckily, the owner was injured on the face and hands. It is reported that the incident occurred last week. After that, Chinese press posted share the story over the Internet. In response to the unwanted incident, Apple’s representative in China also reported the situation back to the head office.

Until now, representative of Apple in China has yet to make any announcement about the problem and solution. Therefore, we don’t know the reason of the explosion and how Apple will deal with the incident. However, such breaking news somehow will affect the reputation of the company. We are hoping for the best and that not more unit will catch the same fire.

iPhone 7 explosion: lesson for other smartphone makers

Before this iPhone 7 explosion in China, there are three other iPhone explosion were reported worldwide. So, after many explosions had happened, phone makers, as well as electric device manufacturers have to be more cautious about the safety of the battery and other engines of the phones. (Source)