Apple’s iPhone 12 range is expected to break sales records when the company announces its financial results this week. But now Apple has warned millions of iPhone 12 owners that the range has the potential to cause serious health problems. Spotted by MacRumors, Apple has quietly updated a support document for the iPhone 12 line-up stating that the devices and their MagSafe wireless chargers can cause electromagnetic interference with medical devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators.
“Medical devices such as implanted pacemakers and defibrillators might contain sensors that respond to magnets and radios when in close contact. To avoid any potential interactions with these devices, keep your iPhone and MagSafe accessories a safe distance away from your device (more than 6 inches / 15 cm apart or more than 12 inches / 30 cm apart if wirelessly charging). But consult with your physician and your device manufacturer for specific guidelines.”
Apple also specifically mentions its official MagSafe Charger and MagSafe Duo Charger are accessories which can cause interference. So you should expect this to be true of third party MagSafe chargers and accessories as well.
