Samsung has taken out a full-page advert in multiple US newspapers to apologise for the faulty Note 7 phone, which has now been subject to a worldwide recall. From a report on the Guardian, shared by an anonymous reader:The advert in Monday’s Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Washington Post, is signed by Samsung’s North America chief executive, Gregory Lee. It offers an apology for falling short on the company’s ambition to “offer best-in-class safety and quality. We will re-examine every aspect of the device, including all hardware, software, manufacturing and the overall battery structure,” Lee wrote. “We will move as quickly as possible, but will take the time needed to get the right answers.” The apology focuses on the Note 7, which was supposed to be Samsung’s flagship extra-large phone until it was revealed that it had a dangerous tendency to overheat and catch fire.Earlier this month, ahead of Microsoft unveiling Microsoft Teams, rival app Slack also did a full-page ad, mocking Microsoft. Perhaps, these ads will keep newspapers afloat in the years to come.

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