The Apple added one new page in the support sector company regarding the use of company electronic by anyone with a pacemaker.
For the first time, the brand has confirmed that “possible magnetic interference in medical devices” can happen with a number of the company’s products, thanks to the use of magnets and radio transmission. A list of devices that can affect the functioning of these implants has been published — and it involves several of their top items for sale.
“To avoid possible interactions with these types of medical devices, keep the Apple product at a safe distance from the medical device (more than 15 cm away or, during wireless charging, more than 30 cm away),” the warning reads. .
The list
- AirPods and Charging Cases (wired or wireless)
- AirPods Pro and Wireless Charging Case
- AirPods Max and Smart Case
- Apple Watch
- Apple Watch Bracelets with Magnets
- Magnetic Charging Accessories for Apple Watch
- iPhone 12 Models
- MagSafe Accessories
- HomePod and HomePod mini
- iPad , iPad mini, iPad Air and iPad Pro
- Smart Covers, Smart Folios, Smart Keyboard, Smart Keyboard Folio and Magic Keyboard for iPad
- Mac mini , Mac Pro , MacBook Air , MacBook Pro and iMac
- Apple XDR Display Pro
- Beats, Beats Flex, BeatsX, Powerbeats Pro and UrBeats3
Apple’s concern grew after a study confirmed the interference or reduced effectiveness of heart implants when in contact with the iPhone 12 and variants. Years earlier , tests already revealed a possible loss of quality in pacemakers that was linked to the “smart covers” of the company’s tablets.
In addition to listing the devices and recommendations, the Apple advises that each customer must ask the doctor for specific guidance. The manufacturer even brings more safety information in the manuals for each product.
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
- Chipset: Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
- Operating System: iOS 14
- Battery Capacity: 3687 mAh
- Screen Size: 6.7 inches
- RAM memory: 6GB
- Internal Storage: 128GB, 256GB or 512GB