MagSafe Signal On IPhone 12 Can Interfere The Pacemakers

IPhone 12 dan MagSafe (Photo by Martin Sanchez on Unsplash)

JAKARTA - Apple has implemented MagSafe wireless charging technology on the iPhone 12. Although its application is claimed to make wireless recharging easier, medical research shows that this technology is also potentially quite dangerous.

Earlier this month, a medical study published in the Heart Rhtyhm Journal showed that the MagSafe accessory on the iPhone 12 could potentially interfere with medical device performance. Examples include defibrillators and pacemakers.

Now, a few weeks after the study was released, Apple is known to be updating the iPhone User Guide document with more on this issue.

For those of you who don't know, the application of MagSafe technology makes the new iPhone device equipped with a magnet located around the wireless charging coil. The application of this technology also allows the iPhone 12 to charge via MagSafe, Apple's new wireless charging accessory.

As 9to5Mac notes, the company has never denied claims that the iPhone 12 series could potentially interfere with medical devices. However, in older versions of the iPhone User Guide document, the company explained:

"Although all iPhone 12 models contain more magnets than previous iPhone models, magnets do not present a greater risk of magnetic interference to the medical device than previous iPhone models."

After the research was published, MacRumor found that Apple had updated the supporting documents. The company added information to keep the iPhone 12 and MagSage accessories from interfering with pacemakers and defibrillators.

“Medical devices such as implanted pacemakers and defibrillators may have sensors capable of responding to magnets and radios when they are in close proximity. To avoid possible interactions with these devices, ensure that your iPhone and MagSafe are within a safe distance (more than 6 inches / 15 cm or more than 12 inches / 30 cm when charging in wireless mode, "the company wrote in a supporting document for the device. via MacRumor.

More specifically, the document also states that this condition applies to MagSafe and MagSafe Duo rechargeable devices. The company also confirmed that all MagSafe devices have magnets, but the MagSafe and MagSafe Duo are also capable of generating radio waves.

"Magnetic and electromagnetic waves are likely to affect medical devices," explained Apple.

Unfortunately, this confirmation is not the final solution the company can provide. The reason is, Apple also emphasized that anyone who uses the iPhone 12, MagSafe accessories, and medical devices must consult with doctors and manufacturers of these medical devices.

“There are many different types of medical devices, and manufacturers often provide recommendations for safe use of their devices around wireless or magnetic products to prevent possible interference. If you feel the iPhone is interfering with your medical device, stop using the iPhone, "wrote Apple.