Apple has issued a warning to users about the potential risks of charging their iPhones in unsafe conditions, particularly when falling asleep with the device in hand. The company’s online user guide now emphasizes the importance of proper charging practices to prevent overheating and potential hazards.
The guidance specifies that iPhones should be charged on flat and well-ventilated surfaces, such as tables, to allow heat to dissipate effectively. Charging on soft surfaces like pillows or blankets is discouraged due to the risk of heat buildup, which can lead to burns or even fires. Placing a charging phone under a pillow is highlighted as one of the riskiest practices.
Apple’s advisory goes on to suggest that users avoid sleeping on or placing their devices, power adapters, or wireless chargers under blankets, pillows, or against their bodies while connected to a power source. Additionally, it recommends using or charging iPhones, power adapters, and wireless chargers in spaces with good ventilation. The advisory also warns users to exercise caution if they have a medical condition that affects their ability to detect heat.
Furthermore, Apple advises against using damaged cables or chargers and cautions against charging devices in moist environments.
In the midst of these safety warnings, reports suggest that Apple is working on its next-generation A19 Bionic SoC, which would be the first to use a 2nm manufacturing process. The company is also said to be developing the M5 chip for Macs. These advancements could have implications for future iPhone and Mac releases.
Although details about the A19 Bionic and M5 chip are not officially confirmed, these developments underscore Apple’s ongoing commitment to chip innovation and safety enhancements in its products.
