Apple admits potentially lethal risks of MagSafe for pacemakers

A Apple updated your page iPhone 12 support, last week, and added a risk session that MagSafe technology can cause users with pacemakers. According to the company, in some cases, the magnets contained in the device's charging system can deactivate cardiac devices.

Speculation that the new system of charging wirelessly by coils of Apple it could be a risk for patients with pacemakers has been debated since its launch. However, it is only now that the company has admitted the danger it poses to users.

Over the months, several studies have been conducted to determine whether MagSafe magnets could cause interference with medical devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators. In some cases, it was found that bringing the iPhone 12 close to pacemakers could put the device into a kind of sleep mode, which could lead to the patient's death, given that the device can only be reactivated during medical procedures.

According to Apple, under some specific conditions, the MagSafe system may pose risks to magnets and electromagnetic fields, and may interfere with medical devices such as pacemakers, implanted defibrillators, among others. To avoid possible interactions with these devices, Apple suggests that the user keep their iPhone 12 at a safe distance from the device, around 15 cm from the device and 30 cm from the wireless charger.

Furthermore, Apple suggests that if there is any concern, the iPhone owner should consult a physician for specific guidance.

In addition to the iPhone 12, the Apple also highlights that other devices can pose risks to pacemakers. These are: line headphones AirPods with any type of wireless charging, Apple Watch and their accessories, as well as bracelets containing magnets, HomePods, iPads and accessories such as cases and Smart Folios, MacBooks, iMacs and headphones from Beats line.

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