iPhone maker Apple has issued a warning to users against sleeping next to the phone while charging.
The warning, which has been included in Apple’s online user guide, also cautions individuals who have a habit of falling asleep while holding their smartphones.
“Don’t sleep on a device, power adapter, or wireless charger, or place them under a blanket, pillow, or your body, when it’s connected to a power source,” the company said in its guidance.
The guidance by the company also advises that iPhones should exclusively be charged in environments that are well-ventilated and on flat surfaces like tables, explicitly discouraging charging on soft surfaces such as blankets, pillows, or your body, as the device generate heat during the charging process.
When this heat is unable to be released easily due to confined spaces, it carries the risk of causing burns or, in more severe cases, igniting fires.
Consequently, placing a charging phone beneath your pillow is considered one of the most unsafe practices that smartphone users can engage in.
Apple also advised against using damaged cables or chargers or charging when moisture is present.
The guidance comes in the backdrop of numerous studies already highlighting the potential risks and drawbacks associated with sleeping in close proximity to mobile phones, underscoring the potential negative impacts on users’ health and overall well-being.
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