Around 1.5 billion people use iPhones worldwide. That amounts to more than 21% of all smartphone users around the world.
When so many of us use (and adore) iPhones, it’s easy to forget how much design, engineering, work, and fulfillment go into the interiors of each expensive little device.
Of course, iPhones aren’t faultless. The technology is prone to issues at some point, even at a price point of $999 or more for an iPhone 14, despite its incredibly high customer satisfaction rate.
And not all of them are iPhones. A few of the Apple devices that have been recalled due to various issues include the Apple Watch Series 6 for a black screen issue, the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro for no sound issues, and the 15-inch MacBook Pro for battery overheating or fire risk.
Apple warns customers about iPhones.
Apple frequently alerts customers when a product is subpar and will gladly accept it back before it has a chance to acquire traction on the market. It stands behind the integrity and engineering of each gadget for correct use and wants all of its customers to be happy with its products.
But Apple only recently updated its user manual to include a warning about iPhones, alerting users to a potential risk that may exist in the bedroom.
In a blog post titled “Important safety information for iPhones,” Apple warns that leaving iPhones charged over night could result in a fire, an accident, or electric shock.
Use caution to prevent prolonged skin contact with a gadget, its power adapter, or a wireless charger when they are in use or attached to a power source, the warning recommends.
For instance, avoid placing a device, power adapter, or wireless charger under a blanket, a pillow, or your body while it is connected to a power source or while you are sleeping. Keep your iPhone, the power adapter, and any wireless charger in a well-ventilated area, either in use or when charging. Use extreme caution if you have a medical condition that prevents you from feeling heat against your body.
Use caution while using third-party chargers or those devoid of the Apple mark.
“You may also charge your iPhone using ‘Made for iPhone’ or other third-party cables and power adapters, provided such cables and power adapters are in compliance with all applicable local, national, and international regulations as well as any USB 2.0 or later standards. Because they might not adhere to safety regulations, using other adapters while they are charging could result in injury or even death.
64% of us, according to estimates, charge our phones at night, almost definitely next to or in our beds. Always check to see if your charger complies with the most recent safety requirements, and heed this caution.
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