Is your phone battery safe? Why lithium ion batteries may explode

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has been discontinued because the phones started bursting into flames.
The company at first blamed it on a battery issue, prompting a worldwide recall.
Whether it’s an Android or iPhone many may be wondering if the battery in their phone is safe to carry around.
Almost every phone, even the one you might be scrolling through right now, is most likely powered by a thin lithium ion battery.
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