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Apple Releases List of Products That Interfere With Medical Devices

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By Allison Murray Allison Murray Tech News Reporter Southern Illinois University Allison reports on all things tech. She's a news junky that keeps her eye on the latest trends. Allison is a writer working out of Chicago, IL, with her only coworker: her cat Norbert. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 28, 2021 12:26PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Computers Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Apple is warning customers about how the magnetic tech in your Apple devices could interfere with medical devices. According to a recent support page, Apple said that the magnets and electromagnetic fields in some Apple products might interfere with some medical devices. The reasoning behind this is because some medical devices—Apple names implanted pacemakers and defibrillators as two examples—might contain sensors that respond to these magnets when they are in close contact. Getty Images Apple is recommending that customers keep their Apple devices and medical devices at a safe distance of at least 6 inches from each other. “To avoid any potential interactions with these types of medical devices, keep your Apple product a safe distance away from your medical device (more than 6 inches/15 cm apart or more than 12 inches/30 cm apart if wirelessly charging),” Apple explained on its support page. Some of the listed products include AirPods and their charging case, the Apple Watch, the MacBook Pro, the HomePod, the iMac, the iPad, and more. The tech giant said that other certain Apple products contain magnets, but that if they do not appear on the list, they are unlikely to cause significant interference with medical devices. It’s important to note that the only phone model Apple mentions in this list is the iPhone 12, so if you have an older iPhone model, your phone probably won’t affect medical devices. Apple uses magnets in its devices for things like the sensor that knows you’ve closed the lid on your MacBook and the iPad Pro’s 102 magnets used for adding accessories like the Apple Pencil or the Smart Keyboard. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Apple Seems a Little Confused About Its New, More Expensive iPad Lineup How to Turn off Two-Factor Authentication on Apple Devices How to Use 3D Touch on Apple Devices Is an Apple Watch Worth It? Is an Apple TV Worth It? What Is the Difference Between an iPad and a Tablet? How to Fix It When Apple Pencil Isn't Working How to Connect AirPods With an Apple TV How to Find My Apple Watch How to Pair Airpods to a Laptop How to Give Apple Music (or Products) as a Gift AirPods Won't Connect to MacBook? Here's the Fix How to Turn Off Your Apple Watch How to Use Apple Watch Apple iPad 10.2-inch (7th Generation) Review: iPadOS Changes the Game for Productivity How to Connect AirPods to a Lenovo Laptop Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies