Fox News reports that the company has issued a critical health warning regarding possible interference with pacemakers that one might have implanted in their body. The company says that it is vitally important that individuals keep their iPhones at least 6 inches away from their chest at all times.
Apple put out a health warning after discovering that magnets and electromagnetic fields within their phones might interfere with the signals that pacemakers give off to regulate the heartbeat of those who need it.
April 06, 2023
The first warnings from Apple about this being a potential issue came in October 2020 when the American Heart Association grew concerned about using certain types of magnets in iPhones. Beginning with the iPhone 12, the magnets are considered strong enough to potentially interfere with the regulatory nature of pacemakers that individuals might have implanted in their bodies.
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It doesn’t just stop with the iPhone. Fox News reports that there are many other Apple devices that individuals should look out for if they happen to have a pacemaker in their body. A few of the other Apple products to keep away from your body include the following: AirPods and charging case, AirPods Pro and charging case, Apple Watch, Home Pod, iPad and Magic Keyboard Folio.
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These, and many other Apple products, pose a potential danger to the pacemakers that individuals may have in their bodies. Therefore, you should make sure you carefully consider any Apple products that you may purchase now. Several of these products may cause problems with your pacemaker.
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One of the things that users can do to keep better themselves safe is to change the font size on their phones. If users have trouble reading messages and other materials on their phones, consider making the font bigger. It will make it easier for them to read the messages on their phone. They don’t have to draw their phone close to their body, which might make it safer for them to use their iPhones.
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Ensure you properly consider these health risks and the measures you can take to help keep yourself safe if you choose to use Apple products. Given the home standard, many of these products are, it makes sense that individuals want to ensure they keep themselves safe in these situations.
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