Samsung recalls Galaxy Note 7 phones after battery fires

Up to 1m devices across 10 markets, including the US and Australia, will be affected, analysts estimate

Samsung has recalled its new Galaxy Note 7 smartphones in 10 countries after reports that some batteries exploded or caught fire.

Koh Dong-jin, head of the South Korean company's smartphone business, expressed regret over the recall of an estimated 1m devices, which will affect markets including South Korea, the United States and Australia.