Samsung Electronics to limit Galaxy Note 7 battery charge in South Korea

Reuters

Published Oct 26, 2016 07:18PM ET

Samsung Electronics to limit Galaxy Note 7 battery charge in South Korea

SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics (KS:005930) Co Ltd said on Thursday it will implement a software update in South Korea to prevent Galaxy Note 7 smartphone batteries from charging beyond 60 percent, the latest safety step for the recalled, fire-prone phones.