Constant Infrared flashing

To be fair....Apple would be the only ones with fact based info about their products since they make them. That was an odd thing to say. People can assume the reasons or purposes but unless there is open info on Apples uses and intents it’s all speculation and not at all useful except for forming assumptions. They could be correct or they could be completely wrong. At any rate...good luck looking for whatever you’re truly hoping to learn. If it concerns you and you worry about the safety implications then it may be worth considering using something else that doesn’t admit the as much infrared flashing (assuming it’s unique to the iPhone). If it’s just a curiosity thing maybe do your own research outside of Apples forum where it’s less likely to get closed due to violation of rules. Good luck

And I wish you well too. Just don't try to tell people when they can comment. That's censorship.

I'm thinking you don't get to tell me what to ignore. Unless I somehow missed you have purchased the forum?

We can't shut you down. Again, we don't work for Apple. But don't be surprised if the Forum Hosts do.

Well, polling in this forum is against the Terms of Use, so you honestly can't ask how many are aware their phone emits IR, which should be pretty well known.

The question here really is, can the IR sensor be turned off on iPhone. The answer is no. Other than that, as I mentioned in my first response, why questions can't be answered here, since no one here works for Apple, nor had anything to do with the design or components in iPhone.

Again, if you are concerned about it, take your concern directly to Apple is the best anyone here can offer you.

Any answers you would receive here would be guesses and not necessarily useful as no one on here would be able to tell you the exact reason Apple uses it. Just assumptions and speculation. Can’t really tell you if you or anyone should be too concerned but I would imagine, at least as far as the US is concerned if this was truly dangerous it wouldn’t have passed regulations.

Surveys and polls are prohibited by the Apple Support Communities Terms of Use.

Yes, I'm well aware the IR sensor on my iPhone cannot be turned off. And no, I'm not in the least concerned about it. The light emitted, which cameras can see, but the human eye rarely can, is not dangerous to our eyes, so personally, I'm not bothered about it.

Since Apple isn't here, asking why questions can't be answered, since none of us work for Apple. If you are concerned about this however, since this is a user to user only forum and Apple isn't here, nor are they reading these posts, feel free to leave Apple feedback at this link --> Feedback - iPhone - Apple