Mobile phone fact check: How dangerous is smartphone radiation?


  • TECH
  • Sunday, 20 Oct 2019

Based on current research, even considering 5G expansion, there is hardly any cause for concern about smartphone radiation. — dpa

We keep few things as close to our bodies as our smartphones. But can their radio waves lead to brain tumours or infertility?

The ongoing debate about the health effects of mobile phone radiation has been given new life by the development of 5G networks. German consumer testing non-profit Stiftung Warentest has reviewed the situation on mobile radio and health, speaking with many experts. Their conclusion: Based on current research, even considering 5G expansion, there is hardly any cause for concern.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Tech News

L3Harris raises top end of 2024 adjusted earnings outlook amid global tensions
Microsoft results top Wall Street targets, driven by AI investment
Google parent announces first-ever dividend; beats on sales, profit; shares soar
Health conglomerate Kaiser notifies millions of a data breach
Intel forecast misses estimates; shares tumble
T-Mobile raises forecast for subscriber additions on strength from bundled plans
Snap beats first-quarter expectations, shares jump 25%
Crypto firm Consensys sues US SEC over Ethereum regulation
Warner Bros Discovery to launch data platform for better ad-targeting
Microsoft-backed Rubrik's stock jumps 21% in NYSE debut

Others Also Read