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Got an implantable defibrillator or a pacemaker? Keep your iPhone 12 in your trouser pocket, not your shirt – The Conversation AU
The new magnetic charging technology which is a feature of Apple’s iPhone 12 could wreak havoc with implantable cardiac devices. Here’s what we know.
There are increasing concerns the new Apple iPhone 12 could interfere with implantable cardiac devices such as pacemakers, presenting a risk for people with heart problems.
The issue relates to a particular feature of the iPhone 12 a new magnetic charging technology called MagSafe which uses magnets to attach wireless charging accessories to the phone.
Patients with implantable cardiac devices are being warned keeping their iPhone 12 too close to their chest, such as in a shirt pocket or handbag,…
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