Pacemaker, defibrillator… It is useful to remember to be vigilant when
using a smartphone and having a medical implant in your body.
The iPhone 12 does not mix well with certain medical equipment essential to the survival of some people, warns Apple.
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Magnets are involved
The Cupertino company recently updated a
support document to add recommendations for using all models of iPhone
12 series smartphones and MagSafe wireless charging accessories.
Apple
advises that you should avoid placing these devices too close to a
pacemaker, an implantable automatic defibrillator or other implants that
can be affected by magnets and the use of radio frequencies.
It
is advisable to keep a safety distance of about 15 centimeters in normal
use, and at least 30 centimeters when the iPhone is charging
wirelessly.
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The iPhone 12 is not the only one affected
If you or someone you
know with this type of implant has the habit of keeping your mobile in a
pocket near your chest or placing your smartphone on your chest when
using it lying down, it is better to change your habits.
These
recommendations aren't new and don't just apply to iPhone 12, we're just
taking advantage of Apple's updated instructions for a helpful
reminder.
Apple advises that the additional number of magnets on
the iPhone 12 should in theory not increase the risk compared to
previous models. But the company preferred to take the lead because
doctors reported that the new iPhones could interfere with medical
implants. In an experiment, a defibrillator was rendered dysfunctional
when approaching an iPhone 12. Be careful, therefore.
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