Neither Samsung nor LG has commented, Reuters warns, so it's important to take the report with a grain of salt. However, the supplier shift reportedly reflects a fundamental change in attitude at Samsung, which has suffered both a bruised ego and financial damage as a result of the Note 7 mess. The electronics giant can no longer afford to let "emotions get in the way," an unnamed executive tells Chosunilbo -- it's not worth jeopardizing products simply to spite LG. Between this and a recent switch to LG for LCDs (prompted by Sharp's exit), Samsung may no longer be so proud that it risks hurting itself to hurt its competitors.