Have a loved one with a pacemaker or defibrillator? Here’s something they need to know.
Apple’s serious health warning
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Apple quietly issued a warning that could seriously affect your health. Before you say, “I’m good, I use Android,” pump the brakes.
If you’re one of the nearly 4 million Americans with a pacemaker or defibrillator (or you deeply love one of them), this isn’t just a scare headline. It’s a legit, science-backed heads-up.
🧲 Magnetic tech can mess with your heart
Apple says electromagnetic fields from its products can interfere with lifesaving implants. And it’s not just the iPhone. The list includes:
- iPads
- Apple Watches
- AirPods and Beats headphones
- HomePods
- MacBooks and iMacs
Don’t think Android is innocent.
Samsung, Google Pixel, earbuds, smartwatches, laptops, any tech with magnets or wireless charging coils can cause interference.
⚡ What can happen
Your pacemaker or defibrillator could interpret the magnetic field as a medical signal and stop working or send a shock when it shouldn’t.
That’s not a maybe. That’s a documented risk.
📏 Follow the 6-inch rule
Keep your gadgets at least 6 inches away from your implant, 8 inches to be extra safe. That means no tucking your phone in your shirt pocket or dozing off with your iPad on your chest.