Wearing a pacemaker? Apple says you should keep these devices at a safe distance


  • iOS
  • Monday, 28 Jun 2021

Recently released iPad Pros are seen at the 5th Avenue Apple store on May 21, 2021 in New York City. The iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPad Smart Keyboard and Smart Keyboard Folio, Magic Keyboard for iPad, and iPhone 12 models that Apple said are among some of the devices that could possibly affect pacemakers or defibrillators. — AFP

Apple, like other manufacturers, creates a wide range of products including smartphones, computers, fitness trackers and wearable audio equipment.

Just like other hardware, the company's products can be risky when exposed to critical medical equipment such as pacemakers and defibrillators used by patients. This is because components in these devices can cause magnetic interference that can disrupt the operation of medical equipment.

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