Apple has acknowledged that the iPhone 12 can harm people with heart problems. This is reported in the reference section on the company’s website.
The company representatives stressed that the iPhone 12 has a number of magnets, which are more than in previous models of Apple smartphones. In close contact, these magnets may interact with implanted pacemakers and defibrillators. Therefore, it is recommended to keep the device at a safe distance – more than 15 centimeters or 30 centimeters when charging wirelessly.
Apple also recommended that you consult with a physician, healthcare professional, or medical device manufacturer before using iPhone 12. “If you suspect that iPhone or any MagSafe accessories are interfering with your medical device, stop using iPhone or MagSafe accessories.” , says the message.
Introduced in the fall of 2020, the iPhone 12 series smartphones, like MagSafe wireless charging, have a certain number of magnets. They ensure the correct position of the phone relative to the charger and attachment of accessories.
Earlier, doctors noticed that the magnets built into iPhone 12 phones can disable implanted pacemakers. “The new models are not expected to create more magnetic interference to medical devices than previous iPhones,” according to a guide to new smartphones posted on Apple’s website.