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Samsung America says it has replaced most recalled Galaxy Note 7s

(Reuters) – Samsung Electronics America said on Friday it has replaced nearly 85 percent of all recalled Galaxy Note 7 devices as it works to resolve the issue of fire-prone phones. South Korean parent company Samsung Electronics Co Ltd announced the global recall of at least 2.5 million Note 7s in early September following numerous reports of the smartphones catching fire. Samsung will be releasing a software update in the coming days to limit the phone's ability

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Apple stock hits highest since December on Samsung Note 7 fire crisis

By Noel Randewich SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Apple Inc's stock on Monday jumped 2.3 percent, reaching a high not seen since December, after rival Samsung Electronics Co Ltd suspended production of its flagship Galaxy Note 7 smartphones following reports of fires in replacement devices. Fires in the smartphones that were meant to replace devices that had been recalled because of their propensity to explode could be a disaster for Samsung and a potential boon to Apple. Apple's stock was up $2.66 at $116.72 in afternoon trading and was the largest contributor…

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Apple stock hits highest since December on Samsung Note 7 fire crisis