Samsung to begin selling Galaxy Note7 in India before Diwali

Samsung plans to begin selling the Galaxy Note7 in India before the festival of Diwali.

The company had to postpone sales of the Galaxy Note7 in India earlier this month, after it found “battery cell issues" in the smartphone. Shortly afterwards, Samsung had issued an advisory worldwide, urging users to return the device.

Mashable India has learned that the Galaxy Note7 will launch in the country before Diwali. Much like Christmas in Western nations, Diwali is a big festival in India and it sees huge spike in sales during the period. Diwali will be celebrated on Oct. 30 this year.  Read more...