Apple has updated its support page to be clearer about the alleged electromagnetic interference caused by its new iPhone 12s with medical devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators.
–
The iPhone 12 is an excellent mobile device that has once again catapulted Apple to the top, being one of the best-selling devices during the last Christmas season, but it has also received certain criticisms regarding the presence of a greater number of magnets inside compared to previous models, and that seems to be a problem if you have a pacemaker.
However, Apple had previously recognized that the new iPhone 12 can end up causing electromagnetic interference with medical devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators, and now they have wanted to update their support page to be much more clear and transparent about it.
In the page updated support states “Medical devices, such as implanted pacemakers and defibrillators, may contain sensors that respond to magnets and radio transmitters when in close contact. To avoid possible interactions with these devices, keep your iPhone and MagSafe accessories at a safe distance from your device (more than 15 cm away or more than 30 cm away when charging wirelessly). Check with your doctor and the manufacturer of your device for specific guidelines.”.
But they have also wanted to emphasize much more about MagSafe accessories stating that “all MagSafe accessories also contain magnets, and the MagSafe charger and MagSafe Duo charger contain radio transmitters. These magnets and electromagnetic fields can interfere with medical devices”.
In any case, Apple also stands firm stating “Although all iPhone 12 models contain more magnets than previous iPhone models, the risk of magnetic interference with medical devices cannot be expected to be greater than with previous iPhone models.”.
This change in Apple’s support document comes as a result of a Article of the Heart Rhythm Journal at the beginning of the month where it indicated that iPhone 12 models can potentially end up inhibiting the therapy that saves a patient due to magnetic interference with implantable medical devices, especially when the iPhone 12 is carried in one of the pockets of the shirt .
–
