There are many reasons a smartphone may catch fire or explode, and it almost always has to do with the device's battery. Modern mobile devices are powered by lithium-ion batteries, which contain a ...

Lithium-ion batteries have become a part of the digital revolution, but not without a serious setback - sometimes, they spontaneously explode. There's a few different reasons why this happens: ...

In the world of lithium-ion batteries, smartphones take centre stage. Yet they’ve also sparked an ongoing debate: does prolonged (or overnight) charging wreak havoc on your battery? A number of ...

Just like hoverboards, mobile phones contain lithium ion batteries that can, on occasion, ignite - here's why Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 is a great smartphone - packing loads of power and some unique ...

Jonathan Strobel is believed to have launched the first lawsuit to result from the battery defect affecting Galaxy Note 7 smartphones. Mr Strobel, of Palm Beach County, Florida, alleges his Samsung ...

Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 is a great smartphone - packing loads of power and some unique features. But, in a few horrific cases, faulty batteries inside have caused the handsets to explode. The South ...