Apple warns iPhone 12 could ‘interfere’ with pacemakers – and to keep it a FOOT away from chest

THERE'S a new warning for Apple customers who also depend on life saving medical equipment like pacemakers not to let their iPhone 12 get too close.

The updated phones brought with them a new charging and accessory platform called MagSafe, which also increased the number of magnets in the devices.

“They’re not expected to pose a greater risk of magnetic interference to medical devices than prior iPhone models,”  notes on its .

A few hours after the news came to light, that page was updated to reflect a slightly less reassuring note that had already been placed on the company’s US website.

“Medical devices such as implanted pacemakers and defibrillators might contain sensors that respond to magnets and radios when in close contact,” Apple warned in an update on Saturday.

“To avoid any potential interactions with these devices, keep your iPhone and MagSafe accessories a safe distance away from your device … but consult with your physician and your device manufacturer for specific guidelines,” the company said.