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The scandal was compounded by an initial “safe” replacement that also caught fire. Samsung’s reputation took years to recover.

Apple insisted only nine customers had reported the issue, but the court of public opinion had already delivered its verdict: thinness had gone too far. desimmsscandalkaand portable

The scandal erupted when consumer reports refused to recommend the device. Apple’s Steve Jobs famously replied, “Just avoid holding it that way.” The backlash was immediate: mockery, class-action lawsuits, and eventual free bumper cases for all users. The scandal was compounded by an initial “safe”