Apple is warning customers about how the magnetic technology in their Apple devices may interfere with medical equipment.
Consumer Alert: Apple Says iPhones May Interfere with Medical Devices
According to a recent support page , Apple said that the magnets and electromagnetic fields in some Apple products may interfere with some medical devices. This is because some medical devices (Apple cites implanted pacemakers and defibrillators as two examples) may contain sensors that respond to these magnets when they come into close contact.
Apple advises customers to keep their Apple devices and medical devices at least 15 cm (6 inches) apart.
“To avoid potential interactions with these types of medical devices, keep your Apple product at a safe distance from your medical device (more than 15 cm apart, or more than 30 cm when charging wirelessly),” Apple explains on its support page.
