Samsung's fiasco over exploding phones had been one of 2016's highlights. It's been recalled that the Korean brand's Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone has been banned not only to US airline flights but also to other countries' airlines. The command comes from the AA and the Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) which is followed by an advisory that the mobile company will end the phone production completely.

A report from The Verge stated that the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will not be allowed completely, which means that even if the device is turned off, it is still banned. "We recognize that banning these phones from airlines will inconvenience some passengers, but the safety of all those aboard an aircraft must take priority," stated Anthony Foxx, the Transportation Secretary.

However, several months after the incident, there are little changes. Airlines are not required to inform the passengers about not bringing the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 anymore. This means that they will not warn any of their patrons to not carry the phone during flights before boarding. But Note 7 is "prohibited" both for the passenger and cargo aircraft.

The requirement of reminding the passengers about bring Samsung Galaxy Note 7 immediately before boarding has been removed by the Department of Transportation. The warning has been required before, to spread high degree of awareness to the public about the" issuance of the emergency restriction/prohibition order, as well as the extensive efforts by Samsung and U.S. wireless providers to make all Note 7 users aware the phone is recalled and banned from transport on U.S. aircraft," as FAA stated in a press release. (via BGR)

The issue about the exploding battery of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has somehow subsided but definitely, it has left marks not only to its users but also to those who have witnessed and heard of the failure. Therefore, it is just as important to be aware and vigilant about such concerns at all times.