FDA Says iPhone 12MagSafe on iPhone 12 Poses Low Health Risk For Users With Implantable Health Devices

With the iPhone 12 series last year, Apple introduced MagSafe on iPhones – a technology that leverages magnets on the smartphone in order to make wireless charging more efficient and less time-consuming. Apple said that even though the iPhone 12 series comes with more magnets than prior iPhone models, they’re not expected to pose a greater risk of magnetic interference to medical devices than prior iPhone models. Therefore, we recommend people with implanted medical devices talk with their health care provider to ensure they understand this potential risk and the proper techniques for safe use,” the FDA said in a statement. These include: Keeping consumer electronics, such as certain cell phones and smart watches, six inches away from implanted medical devices. Talking to health care provider if you have questions regarding magnets in consumer electronics and implanted medical devices.