Pacemaker interference with iPhone 16 proximity

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Important safety information for iPhone - Apple Support

”Medical devices such as implanted pacemakers and defibrillators may contain sensors that respond to magnets and radios when in close contact. To avoid any potential interactions with these devices, keep your MagSafe compatible iPhone models and MagSafe accessories a safe distance away from your device (more than 6 inches/15 cm, or more than 12 inches/30 cm while wirelessly charging, but consult with your physician and your device manufacturer for specific guidelines).”

blairsurf wrote:

I have a new iPhone 16. My wife has a pacemaker. How close can she get to my phone without any interference?

If you and your spouse haven’t already had the “magnets” discussion with a doctor or cardiologist familiar with the particular device implanted here, you will want to have that discussion with your medical providers.

You will want to know from them whatever magnetic-related caveats might be associated with the specific hardware implanted.

Magnets are ubiquitous in Apple gear, and in many other devices, such as refrigerator door seals, clasps, cabinet latches, drills other tools, flashlights, and myriad other applications.